11 American Literary Pilgrimages Every Bookworm Needs to Make

11. Ernest Hemingway's Birthplace Museum, Oak Park, Illinois:

Complementing the Hemingway & Hadley Museum, Ernest Hemingway's Birthplace Museum in Oak Park, Illinois, offers a deeper dive into the very earliest years of the iconic author. Touring the home where he was born provides a unique perspective on his upbringing and the environment that shaped his early life. This museum offers a valuable starting point for anyone seeking to understand the full context of Hemingway's literary journey.