White Horse Tavern
Established in 1673 in Newport, Rhode Island, the White Horse Tavern holds the proud historic distinction of being recognized as the oldest continuously operating tavern building in the United States and one of the oldest active dining establishments in the world. Originally constructed as a private colonial residence before being expanded into a public house, this Colonial landmark served as a vital meeting hall for the Rhode Island General Assembly, a criminal court, and quarters for British and Loyalist soldiers during the American Revolutionary War. Alongside its rich three-century culinary and political legacy, the tavern is internationally renowned for its lingering Colonial spirits, unexplained disembodied footsteps, and eerie encounters with spectral boarders who never checked out.