Edgar Allan Poe House and Museum

Description:

• Edgar Allan Poe composed some of his first works in this tiny West Baltimore row house, which contains five rooms (including the garret where Poe slept and wrote). He lived here from 1833 to 1835 with his grandmother, aunt, and cousin, Virginia, whom he later married. You can see portraits, memorabilia, period furniture, changing exhibits, and a video. The house is located on a small one-way street heading south; there is no number, but you will see a black antique street lamp out front and two markers on the house. Don't try to walk here from downtown -- take a car or cab -- and call ahead to verify hours.

• © Frommer's 2012