Mid-Atlantic USA — 10 days
From The Raven by Edgar Allan Poe
Connected by Amtrak train line along the Northeast Corridor, with a short drive or train ride to Charlottesville and Richmond.
Baltimore
United States · 2 days
A city deeply marked by Poe's final years and legacy, offering a somber exploration of his life and resting place.
Westminster Hall & Burying Ground
monument · morning
This is the final resting place of Edgar Allan Poe, a site essential for those seeking a connection to the author of The Raven.
519 W Fayette St, Baltimore, MD
The Edgar Allan Poe House & Museum
museum · afternoon
This modest rowhouse is where Poe resided during the 1830s and houses his original writing desk.
203 N Amity St, Baltimore, MD
The Horse You Came In On Saloon
cafe · evening
Atmospheric historic bar rumored to have served Poe his final drink.
1626 Thames St, Baltimore, MD
Philadelphia
United States · 2 days
Explore the city where Poe lived and find inspiration for his dark themes in historic archives.
Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site
museum · morning
Poe lived here from 1843 to 1844; the basement is famously associated with the dark atmosphere of his work.
532 N 7th St, Philadelphia, PA
Free Library of Philadelphia
museum · afternoon
Houses the taxidermied raven named Grip, considered a primary inspiration for the poem.
1901 Vine St, Philadelphia, PA
New York City
United States · 2 days
Visit the urban heart where Poe wrote The Raven, capturing the isolation of the mid-1840s.
The Morgan Library & Museum
museum · afternoon
Periodically hosts rare manuscripts and early editions of The Raven.
225 Madison Ave, New York, NY
The Bronx
United States · 1 day
A quieter retreat in the city where Poe spent his final, melancholic years.
Edgar Allan Poe Cottage
museum · morning
The farmhouse where Poe lived with his wife and mother-in-law from 1846 to 1849.
2640 Grand Concourse, The Bronx, NY
Richmond
United States · 2 days
Walk the streets that shaped Poe's early imagination in this historic city.
The Poe Museum
museum · full_day
Located in the Old Stone House, this site holds an extensive collection of personal items and manuscripts.
1914 E Main St, Richmond, VA
Charlottesville
United States · 1 day
Reflect on Poe's formative academic years at the university.
The Raven Room
landmark · afternoon
Preserved site of Poe's actual dormitory room at the University of Virginia.
13 West Range, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA