Hotels & Taverns, Historic
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Avon, New York
The nearly 200-year old architecturally reknowned inn near Rochester, NY serves visitors meals as well as history.This stately, 19th-century Greek Revival mansion, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, now serves as a venue for special occasions and as a restaurant Fridays through...
Boydton, Virginia
Ever since its oldest portion was built in 1790, this prominent Boydton landmark has seen more than two centuries of enlargements and expansion. Today its period rooms and exhibits relate the story of the region's growth.The original Boyd Tavern was constructed in 1790, consisting of a small one-...
Windsor, Virginia
This historic tavern was named after Major Francis Boykin, who served as a lieutenant with Patrick Henry and later camped with George Washington at Valley Forge.Boykin inherited this land in 1780, as well as the house that had stood there since 1762. A smart businessman, he donated land for the...
San Antonio, Texas
With its array of wax figurines, stuffed animals, and other oddities, the 19th-century saloon and museum present a unique timeline of Texas history.Winner of the 2002 "Best Attraction" award from the Downtown Alliance, the Buckhorn Saloon and Museum appeals to visitors of all ages. At the...
Fairfield, Utah
This was the site of a rumored rebellion in Utah that brought 3,500 troops to the area.Camp Floyd / Stagecoach Inn State Park Museum is Utah's link with the Civil War. The quiet streets of Fairfield hold the secrets of 3,500 troops, nearly one-third of the entire U.S. Army at that time, which were...
Jonesborough, Tennessee
Opened in 1797, the Chester Inn was known as the finest inn on the Tennessee frontier and played host to three United States presidents-Andrew Jackson, James K. Polk, and Andrew Johnson.Dr. William P. Chester, a native of York County Pennsylvania and an excellent Jonesborough physician, opened the...
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Built prior to the revolution, this still-functioning restaurant was once frequented by members of the Continental Congress.The Tavern was built "for the convenience and credit of the city" by a group of eminent Philadelphians who felt that their hometown deserved a fine tavern which...
Williamsburg, Virginia
In Colonial Williamsburg's 301-acre Historic Area stand hundreds of restored, reconstructed, and historically furnished buildings. Costumed interpreters tell the stories of the residents of the era.The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation operates the world’s largest living history museum in...
Corning, New York
The inn was built in 1796, and Benjamin Patterson and his wife, Sarah Patterson, were the first Innkeepers.The society was founded in 1947 "to collect local historical data, to diffuse the knowledge of local history, and to promote... the (1948) centenary of the incorporation of Corning as a...
New Orleans, Louisiana
This 1852 home was the only American residence and studio of French Impressionist painter, Edgar Degas.Built during the original development of the Esplanade Ridge Neighborhood, the Degas House dates from the early 1850s. During these years, directly prior to the Civil War, the South experienced a...
Tarrytown, New York
Many historians attach Washington Irving's "coquettish" Katrina Van Tassel to the Elizabeth Van Tassel house, a tavern before and during the Revolutionary War which Irving frequented.There is no way around this, so we may as well be frank: the location of the Van Tassel homestead in The...
Essex, New York
The Inn was built in 1810 and is one of Essex's finest architectural landmarks.It has operated almost continuously since the early lake port days, making it one of the longest lived structures in town.
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
Used during the Battle of Gettysburg to house Confederate sharpshooters, the Farnsworth Inn is now restored to its 1863 appearance. The south side of the house contains over 100 bullet holes, a testament to the ongoing destruction of the war.Enjoy a variety of period specialty fare brought by...
New York, New York
The museum opened to the public in 1907. Today, the museum complex includes four 19th century buildings in addition to the 18th century Fraunces Tavern building.Fraunces Tavern Museum is a survivor of the early days of New York City. It was built in 1719 as an elegant residence for the merchant...
Alexandria, Virginia
A historic tavern and museum dating from the years following the American Revolution and frequented by presidents and patriots.Enjoy a meal where George Washington used to drink and dine. Before heading home, visit the exhibits next door. The museum consists of a 1785 tavern and the 1792 City Hotel...
Dover, Delaware
On December 17, 1787, Delaware ratified the Constitution at the Golden Fleece Tavern, thus becoming the First State. There is a physical marker commemorating the spot.On December 17, 1787, Delaware ratified the Constitution at the Golden Fleece Tavern, thus becoming the First State. There is a...
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
The storied Heidelberg Hotel was once the favorite haunt of legendary politician Huey Long, "the Kingfish."Construction on the Heidelberg Hotel began in 1927, with just a sketch on a napkin. Architect Edward Nield worked with his vision but without any formal plans to create a luxury hotel fit for...
Tampa, Florida
This luxurious hotel converted into a museum bears the name of one of Florida's most important railroad pioneers.A testament to the extravagant tastes that informed Gilded Age architectural style, the 1891 Tampa Bay Hotel was originally intended to serve as a railroad resort for the rich. Today the...
Odessa, Delaware
Once a vibrant commercial distric along the Delaware River, the village of Odessa has preserved various homes and businesses in their original 18th and 19th century states.The Historic Houses of Odessa offers guided tours all year long of five historic houses and the adjacent properties, giving...
Westminster, Maryland
Composed of three buildings, the Historical Society of Carroll County offers visitors a portal into the lives of Pennsylvanian Germans, and promotes educational programs.
Composed of three buildings, the Historical Society of Carroll County offers visitors a portal into the lives of Pennsylvanian...
Georgetown, Colorado
Louis Dupuy, an adventuresome Frenchman, began this luxurious hostelry and restaurant in 1875 in Georgetown, Colorado, a center for silver mining.The NSCDA in Colorado purchased the building in 1954 and now operates it as the only hotel museum in The National Society. Extensive work has been...
Dickson, Tennessee
The Hotel Halbrook Railroad & Local History Museum has been restored to reflect life in the early 20th Century, which was a defining era for the Dickson community.The first floor lobby and an upstairs hotel room have been furnished to represent the hotel's railroad heritage -- which is, of...
Ipan Talofofo, Guam
Artifacts dating back to the ancient Chamorros have been found along the shore fronting Jeff's Pirates Cove and the surrounding area.Halfway between the Togcha River and the Cove sits a bunker built during World War II when Japanese armed forces occupied the island of Guam. In 1945 Japanese...
Milton, Wisconsin
This hexagonal traveler's inn from the 1840's, the first grout building in the United States, was a stop on the Underground Railroad.Pioneer, Joseph Goodrich, came to Prairie du Lac, as Milton was called then, in 1838, looking for a better place for his family to live. He chose prairie land...
Tappan, New York
Built in 1668, this historic tavern established itself as safe ground for Americans during the Revolutionary War and also served as the "prison" of the war's most notorious spy, Major John Andre.This great tavern has accommodated guests on various occasions, including the Continental Army...
Simsbury, Connecticut
The Phelps Tavern Museum uses period room and interactive galleries to interpret the use of the historic Capt. Elisha Phelps House as a tavern and inn from 1786 to 1849.The mission of the society is to promote an appreciation of the history of Simsbury, its people, places, and events, and their...
Fredericksburg, Virginia
Built by Charles Washington around 1760, this frame building became a tavern in 1792, operating in the bustling town of Fredericksburg. Visitors are invited to see the tavern that was once originally home to Charles Washington. The Tap Room features a reconstructed bar cage and fine...
Blackstone, Virginia
Located 30 miles west of Petersburg, this restored Revolutionary War Era tavern is Blackstone's oldest building.Schwartz Tavern was once operated by John A. Schwartz. Since Schwartz is German for Black, his establishment soon became known as Black's. Another tavern in Blackstone was operated by a...
Sparta, Tennessee
Built between 1835 and 1839 by innkeeper Barlow Fiske, the Rock House was a frequent sojourn for famed politicians such as Andrew Jackson, James K. Polk, Sam Houston, and Frank Clement.The small, stone Rock House, originally built to collect tolls on a private road, was built between 1835 and 1839...
New York City, New York
A police raid of the Stonewall Inn in 1969 incited three days of rioting from the gay community, an event considered the beginning of the gay rights movement. Newly renovated, it is still open for business.It was 1:20 a.m. when eight cops stomped into the Stonewall Inn, a dive in Manhattan's...
White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia
The Greenbrier resort has been welcoming visitors since 1778 and is home to the Presidents Cottage Museum, the vacation site for 26 United States presidents.The Greenbrier is an award-winning resort located in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia. As a National Historic landmark, The Greenbrier's...
Gainesville, Florida
Originally built as an estate for Major William Reuben Thomas and his family, "Sunkist Villa", as Thomas called it, was completed in 1910. After living in the house for 15 years, Thomas decided to renovate the building and use it as Hotel Thomas, opened for business in 1928 with 94 hotel rooms....
Sudbury, Massachusetts
Offering comfort and hospitality to travelers along the Boston Post Road since 1716, Wayside Inn is the oldest operating Inn in the country, with a rich history that includes Henry Wadsworth Longfellow and Henry Ford.What began as an extension of David Howe's family home in 1716, the Inn has...