35 Beautiful Literary Spots Across America for Every Reader
30. The Poe Cottage (Bronx, NY) – Where a Legend Found Quiet

Before Edgar Allan Poe's death, he retreated to a modest cottage in the Bronx seeking solace and inspiration. It was here that he wrote haunting works like “Annabel Lee” and “The Bells.” Today, the Poe Cottage is a preserved time capsule of 1840s life and literary brilliance. Surrounded by the bustle of modern NYC, the cottage offers a jarring yet beautiful contrast between Poe’s world and our own. It’s a lesser-known but deeply evocative stop for fans of American Gothic literature.