The Oldest Bars Across America To Visit
By JARED WOODS
Established in 1762, the Fraunces Tavern is the longest-standing bar in New York City. After the war, General George Washington met his officers here to thank them.
Fraunces Tavern
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Part of the Fraunces Tavern is a museum dedicated to its place in American history, but if you're just here for the booze, one of its three bars will be happy to serve you.
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The lowest of Reynolds Tavern's four levels is called the 1747 Pub after its founding year. It boasts many regulars thanks to its ever-updating list of craft beer.
Reynolds Tavern
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The Annapolis, Maryland, pub has a beer garden during spring, summer, and early fall, where you can listen to live music and watch outdoor movie screenings while you enjoy a drink.
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Founded in 1743, Blue Bell Inn was a staple location in the Revolutionary War. George Washington rested there after his defeat in Philadelphia’s Battle of Germantown.
Blue Bell Inn
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The location was originally called The White House, but when a tower was erected with a blue bell nearby, the inn and the town changed its name to match.
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The Red Fox Tavern was founded in 1728 in Middleburg, Virginia. The bar itself is carved out of an operating table used during the Civil War.
Red Fox Tavern
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The tavern's website name-drops other A-list celebrities and politicians, such as a teenaged George Washington and JFK and Jacqueline Onassis, who frequently stayed at the inn.
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The Logan Inn was founded in 1727 in New Hope, Pennsylvania, and is largely known for its legendary tales of ghost hauntings.
Logan Inn
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Its most popular area for paranormal activities is Room 6, or "Emily's Room." Other entities include two children who appear in mirrors and a soldier in the hallways.
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