Looking for a new restaurant to try? Consider dining at a historic New England staple.
As one of the first regions in the country to be settled by Europeans, New England is home to many restaurants that date back to colonial times, with many even preceding the formation of the country. From homey taverns to colonial inns, the region’s historic restaurants offer dining experiences loaded with 200–300 years of local history.
Here’s how to eat at the oldest restaurants in New England, all the way from Rhode Island to Vermont.
Rhode Island – White Horse Tavern
Newport’s White Horse Tavern is not only the oldest restaurant in Rhode Island, but the whole country. The tavern served as a meeting place for the General Assembly of the Colony of Rhode Island when it first opened in 1673, growing to become a Newport staple for locals and tourists alike…