5. The Griswold Inn
Located in Essex, Connecticut, it was established in 1776 and they serve mostly traditional American food.
It was opened by three brothers from the Griswold family and the inn hasn’t been closed one day since the opening.
It’s also popular for its historic involvement in the War of 1812, having been captured by British Troops.
Also, it’s the largest collector of the paintings of Antonio Jacobsen, an amazing painter of maritime art.
Besides paintings it also holds a collection of rare guns.
Fun fact: To keep an old school sensation in the place, there are no TVs, but they do play only classical music.
The food in this next place is revolutionary…..
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WOW – this is fascinating. Keeping on my ‘travel bucket list’ emails.
Lucky enough to have been to 3. Would personally also add Beechman arms if Rhinebeck NY to the list though the inn itself, like the wayside Inn in MA are mire spectacular tan even the wonderful food.
It is amazing that these landmarks have been preserved! How precious is our history. We have one here in Natchez called Kings Tavern. It has a history to match the Natchez Trace, with weary travelers stopping there. At present it is up for sale, and it is so sad to see it just sit there. We are a tourist town, and no one has picked up the challenge to save it.
None in the South. The yankee barbarians burned them all down.
While in Boston years ago, we ate at the oyster bar. It was really great as I just love our American history, so much of which has been lost.
What about the WASHINGTON INN & HOTEL in Princess Anne Md? It was constructed early 1800’s. Legend has it that George Washington walked those floors. Martha Custis Washington had relatives a few miles south of Princess Anne, the legend fits.