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15 of America’s Oldest Taverns Still Pouring History

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8. Jean Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop Bar (New Orleans, Louisiana)

8. Jean Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop Bar (New Orleans, Louisiana)
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Nestled in a Creole cottage from the 1700s, Jean Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop Bar is shrouded in pirate legend. Folklore claims this atmospheric bar once served as a front for Jean Lafitte’s smuggling operations. Its candlelit interior and weathered walls radiate mystery, inviting visitors to sip history by the flicker of old-world charm.

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