When you’re searching for a great spot to enjoy a meal, ambiance can make or break your choice. The history of a restaurant is not always at the forefront of their marketing, but it’s fun to learn that you are eating somewhere that has a touch of yesteryear to it. Even better, as the fall weather begins and things start to get spooky, why not share a meal at a spot that has a couple of ghosts to eat with! One restaurant in Newport, Rhode Island can offer you just that.

Aside from its beautiful exterior, the White Horse Tavern is the oldest operating restaurant in America, and the tenth oldest one in the whole world. Now that's a lot of history!
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Serving customers since 1673, it's safe to say this restaurant has seen an awful lot in its day.
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There is a gorgeous exterior for meals on warm days.
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And when the weather isn't as welcoming, the indoor seating will make you feel right at home. If your home has a couple of ghosts that is!
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Make sure to grab a delicious cocktail and linger with your meal to see if you can maybe spot some spirits.
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But even if you don't, the menu is so innovative and tasty that we don't think you'll be bothered.
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That said, many folks have claimed to witness the supernatural in this tavern.
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People say they have spotted the spirit of a man who died while renting one of the rooms upstairs when the Tavern was first opening up, and others have reported sightings of a little girl or hearing her cries when they visit the restrooms upstairs!
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But never fear! If you do get spooked out, you can always calm down with a delicious dessert, and you'll certainly have an interesting story to tell at the end of your meal!
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Are you brave enough to eat a meal in a place with such spooky history? Check out the White Horse Taverns website and Facebook page for fun facts and information on specials and cool events!

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White Horse Tavern, 26 Marlborough St, Newport, RI 02840, USA