Red Lion Inn

The Red Lion Inn has origins in one, the Widow Bingham, who with her then-alive husband set up a small tavern on this corner in 1773 and was among other historic qualities the first female “victualler, inn-holder, taverner, and seller of wine” to have ever lived and worked in this region. She eventually sold the place to Silas Pepoon, who would have it seized by creditors in 1812 — while Pepoon was in jail, it apparently was sold at auction for $12! The building tragically burned in 1896 but was rebuilt the following year and is perhaps the only American inn in continuous operation since the pre-1800 times to have hosted Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Post Malone. I don't know if they were traveling together. Comfy Key: Lodging • Fireplace • Wine • Cocktails • Comfort Food • Live Music • Daytime Cozy • Family Friendly • Dining