bath County Historical Sites and Museums

Your stay at The Inn at Gristmill Square will be enhanced when you learn about the rich history of Bath County.

Bath County Historical Society Museum, Warm Springs

www.bathcountyhistory.org
Start your historical journey at the Historical Society Museum and Research Library located in Warm Springs, Virginia next to the Bath County Courthouse. It's within walking distance of the Inn at Gristmill Square.

The items in the Museum have all been donated by friends of the Society who want to see Bath County history preserved for future generations. These artifacts are of interest to all those who visit, not only the local people, but visitors from all over the world. From antique side saddles, to period clothing, original historic photos, farm implements and tools, Civil War and Indian Artifacts, even a grand piano, there is something here to interest everyone.

The Research Center and Library addition was completed in 1995 and contains a wealth of information for the researcher and genealogist. Included in the collection are materials and microfilm on Bath and Virginia history as well as information from West Virginia, Kentucky, Ohio and Tennessee. These along with family histories, both published and unpublished, have aided many visitors in their search for roots. Researchers contribute $5.00 per day for use of the center, unless they are residents of Bath County or Members of the Society, in which case there is no use contribution required.

The Society Gift Corner includes books pertaining to Bath County and area history as well as other seasonal items for purchase. The Society's Spring/Summer/Fall hours are Wednesday through Saturday from 10:00 to 4:00. Winter hours are Friday and Saturday from 10:00 to 4:00. Admission is free. Read more on their website.

The Omni Homestead Resort, Hot Springs

www.omnihotels.com
Five miles from The Inn at Gristmill Square is the famous Omni Homestead Resort. A cherished destination for generations of travelers, this Virginia luxury resort invites visitors to rediscover life's many grand and timeless pleasures in a setting steeped in history and Southern hospitality. Surrounded by the Allegheny Mountains, this National Historic Landmark welcomed its first guests a decade before the American Revolution. Presidents and princes are among the distinguished guests who have "taken the waters" in their legendary healing springs.

You don't have to be an overnight guest at the Homestead to enjoy many of their amenities. You can walk the grounds, play a round of golf, take a guided hike, shoot skeet or sporting clays, fish the Cascades Gorge, relax in the grand lobby, shop in the many shops, try out a restaurant, and/or  snow ski in the winter months.

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Accommodations

A unique blend of rustic elegance and country charm that is only found at The Inn at Gristmill Square.  Our 18 rooms and suites are each distinctive in size and décor offering both traditional and modern amenities.  Nine rooms are located in the main square which is made up of the Hardware Store and Blacksmith Shop.  The Steele House houses four more rooms and the Miller House completes the Inn with the remaining four rooms.

Food and Drink

Appreciating that dining is an essential ingredient in the travel experience, the Waterwheel Restaurant promises to exceed your expectations with its use of the finest local ingredients, friendly service, and just the right amount of charm to leave you feeling like you’ve just enjoyed one of the best meals of your life.