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Discover Edgar Allan Poe’s Boston

Posted by admin, May 19th, 2011

Boston, the birthplace of the Red Sox, Boston baked beans, and Edgar Allen Poe is a perfect vacation destination. Though Poe himself largely shunned Boston prefering to make his home in Baltimore, in recent years Boston has come to embrace it’s famous prodigal son.

For many years Boston has held itself estranged from the memory of the famous writer due to his unpopular, and dark opinion of his birth city. Poe square, near Poe’s birthplace, was dedicated in spring of 2009 to honor the accomplished, though tortured writer. This was a step forward for those still holding a grudge against the memory of the outspoken and accomplished writer.

Boston also holds history in high reverence and offers a variety of museums for visitors to explore. Spending a day exploring The Commonwealth Museum, The Childrens Museum, or the Museum of Fine Arts is only the beginning. The Nichols House Museum gives a glance into the home life of the typical turn of the century family.

A variety of parks and historic sites await, inviting visitors to relax, and learn. The John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum is nestled in a ten-acre park with views of both the city and the sea, and high-points in history within its walls.