44 Must-See Literary Landmarks in the United Kingdom

16. The Sci-Fi Streets of Douglas Adams’s Cambridge

The dreaming spires of Cambridge have inspired many great minds, but few with the wit and imagination of Douglas Adams, author of The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy. As a student at St John’s College, Adams honed his sharp humor and philosophical musings. Fans can visit the Eagle Pub, where he may have brainstormed bizarre intergalactic scenarios, or stroll along the River Cam, pondering the meaning of life, the universe, and everything. Adams’s playful, satirical take on the absurdity of human existence makes Cambridge a perfect pilgrimage site for sci-fi and comedy lovers alike.