Eerie New York: White Horse Tavern

The next time you're feeling thirsty for a good, strong drink, why not share a spot at the bar with the ghost of a world-famous writer? Evidently, at Manhattan's White Horse Tavern, you can do just that. Reportedly haunted by the inebriated presence of poet Dylan Thomas (who spent some of his last moments there before stumbling off to his death at Hotel Chelsea), this West Village watering hole is the ideal spot for those who crave both the kind of spirits you can drink and the kind of spirits that linger long after death.

The White Horse Tavern was built in 1880, but earned quite a bohemian reputation in the 1950s. Since Thomas' death in 1953, many people have claimed to see glimpses of his ghost sitting at his favorite corner table or meandering around outside. If that isn't enough to send chills down your spine, consider this: The bar was also frequently patronized by a plethora of famous wordsmiths who are no longer with us, including Hunter S. Thompson, Jim Morrison and Jack Kerouac.

I don't know about you, but a sizable guest list of now deceased poets and writers is reason enough for me to believe that none of us are drinking alone at this historic establishment.

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