The White Horse Tavern in New York City is considered haunted, most notably by the ghost of poet Dylan Thomas, whose spirit is said to linger in his favorite watering hole after his death. Other reports include the ghostly sounds of a little girl's giggles on the second floor, and an unknown elderly gentleman who passed away there. The tavern is a historic landmark and a popular hangout for writers, artists, and other notable figures, some of whom are also thought to haunt the establishment. The most famous reported haunting is that of the poet Dylan Thomas, who died at the Chelsea Hotel after a night of heavy drinking at the White Horse Tavern. His spirit is believed to still frequent the tavern. Another reported ghost is that of a young girl who supposedly died from smallpox while the tavern was used as a boarding house. Visitors claim to hear her giggling on the second floor. Some visitors report seeing a ghost of an elderly gentleman who died in the tavern's early years.