(#16) Kansas - Hays House
Hays House was built in 1857 by Seth Hays, the great-grandson of none other than Daniel Boone. The original cabin of Hays House served as a trading post and place to get a hot meal along the well-traveled Santa Fe Trail.
It is said the Hays House was used for much more than a diner and saloon. The US Government rented the space to distribute mail and hold court, and it was even used for church services on Sundays. A local legend says that during a fire in 1886 the villagers rushed to save the beloved tavern first of all.
Today’s Hays House still boasts an impressive collection of crystal on display as well as a cellar and other objects of historical intrigue. Diners are encouraged to explore the place after enjoying one of their hearty American meals.
(#8) Delaware - Jessop’s Tavern And Colonial Restaurant
The building that became Jessop’s Tavern was created in 1674 and served as the residence to Abraham Jessop, a barrel maker. In the intervening centuries, the establishment has known many names, including the Captain’s Log Restaurant and the Green Frog Tavern.
Today, the tavern strives to provide an authentic array of foods that honors the Swedish, Dutch, and Belgian cultures that strongly influenced the region. Alongside the English and American favorites on offer are Dutch cheeses, in-house baked goods, hand-picked seafood selections, and rich Belgian beers.
(#45) Vermont - Ye Olde Tavern
Ye Olde Tavern began business in 1790 under the name of the "Stagecoach Inn" - and while Vermont remained an independent republic separate from the United States.
The establishment's marble porch was added in 1850 when it was operating under another name: the Lockwood Hotel. It was renamed yet again only 10 years later as Thayer’s Inn, and that name would stick for some five decades. During those years, the very first telephone in Manchester County was installed in the building, and it served as an important connection to both the train station and the local marble quarry.
The hotel suffered a brief closure around the turn of the century, but got up and running again after the installation of electricity in the 1920s and a renovation in the '30s. In 1975, the building at last received its final name and was registered as a historic landmark.
For a while, the hotel featured an antique shop, and today many of the furniture pieces and items on its shelves can still be found preserved in the tavern.
(#38) Pennsylvania - McGillin’s Olde Ale House
In 2010, McGillin’s Olde Ale House celebrated its 150th anniversary of continuous operation. The oldest tavern in Philadelphia, McGillin's has been serving beers and good meals to customers since Irish immigrants Catherine and William McGillin established it in 1860.
The couple ran the bar while raising 13 children in their home above it, and though the place was originally christened the "Bell in Hand Tavern," its strong family presence led it to become known simply as "McGillin’s."
To this day, the walls of McGillin’s are decorated with relics from the past, including several signs of the great businesses that rose and fell during its long history. With numerous accolades attributed to the fun-loving atmosphere of McGillin’s - including "Best Place to Watch the Game," "One of the Most Authentic Irish Pubs in America," "Best Happy Hour," and "Top Karaoke Spots in Philadelphia" - a visit to this establishment practically guarantees a good time.
(#35) Ohio - The Golden Lamb
The Golden Lamb dates back to 1803 when Jonas Seaman bought a license to open a public house of entertainment. Because not every passerby could read, Seaman named the establishment after the image of a golden lamb that hung above the door.
Over the last 200 years of its hospitality, the Golden Lamb has seen 12 US presidents dine within its walls. It's not only a historic restaurant, but also the longest continually operated business in all of Ohio. The building also features a museum inside a converted innkeeper’s bedroom, where guests can dive into the tales and legends that began in this enduring eatery.
(#29) New Hampshire - The Hancock Inn
If you’re looking for an authentic New England dining experience in a genuine historical building, head over to the Hancock Inn and pull up a seat in the cozy Fox Tavern. This bed and breakfast is one of the oldest inns in New Hampshire and began offering overnight accommodations and meals as far back as 1789.
The building features hand-painted murals and much of the original architecture that has stood the test of time, and each of the unique rooms is decorated tastefully in the antique style, offering full immersion for any lover of history.
A charming atmosphere isn’t all you’ll get if you come for a visit, though. The menu boasts such tantalizing selections as pot roast with a cranberry citrus compote, lobster and corn hushpuppies, and crispy golden fish and chips.
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Almost every American restaurant has a story of assimilation, innovation, and survival. Those old restaurants with a long history are even the witnesses to American history. The history and food culture of each state in the United States are different, and some of the historical restaurants are known for their warm manners and hospitality.
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