11 American Literary Pilgrimages Every Bookworm Needs to Make

10. Steinbeck's John Steinbeck House, Salinas, California:

The John Steinbeck House in Salinas, California, allows visitors to connect with the author of "The Grapes of Wrath" and "Of Mice and Men." While the house is now a restaurant run by a volunteer group, it still offers a tangible link to Steinbeck's Salinas Valley roots. The surrounding landscape () provides a deeper understanding of the setting for many of his most famous works.