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Secrets of Greenbrier's Underground Bunker Revealed

12/27/2025

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The Greenbrier resort in West Virginia houses a bunker over 700 feet underground, built in 1962 to shelter Congress during a nuclear crisis.
The bunker includes chambers for the Senate and House, auditoriums, and a television studio, accommodating over 1,100 lawmakers with essential amenities.
Journalist Ted Gup revealed the bunker’s existence in a 1992 exposé, causing concern among locals who valued its secrecy.
Public tours began in 1995, with adult admission priced at $52, and will be closed from March 9 to 12, 2026.

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Story summary

The Greenbrier resort in West Virginia houses a bunker over 700 feet underground, built in 1962 to shelter Congress during a nuclear crisis.
The bunker includes chambers for the Senate and House, auditoriums, and a television studio, accommodating over 1,100 lawmakers with essential amenities.
Journalist Ted Gup revealed the bunker’s existence in a 1992 exposé, causing concern among locals who valued its secrecy.
Public tours began in 1995, with adult admission priced at $52, and will be closed from March 9 to 12, 2026.