Boston Literary History Walking Tour
Explore Boston's literary history on a guided walking tour, visiting sites like the Old Corner Bookstore and Boston Athenaeum, and learn about famous authors.
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Important Information
- • Accessible for wheelchair users
- • Wear comfortable shoes
- • Meet guide at School and Washington Streets
Step into the literary heart of Victorian Boston on this guided walking tour. Explore the lives and legacies of America's influential writers like Ralph Waldo Emerson, Louisa May Alcott, and Henry David Thoreau. Visit landmarks such as the Old Corner Bookstore and the Boston Athenaeum, and learn about the city's rich literary history. Hear tales of Edgar Allan Poe's complex relationship with Boston and discover the rivalries and friendships that shaped American literature. Whether you're a lifelong reader or simply curious, this tour offers a compelling journey through Boston’s past.
Pros
- Explore historic literary sites
- Follow in Emerson's footsteps
- Discover writers' gathering spots
- Hear Poe's Boston tales
- Uncover Boston's queer literary history
Includes
- Guided walking tour of Boston's literary sites
- Visit to Old Corner Bookstore and Boston Athenaeum
- Stories of authors like Emerson, Alcott, and Thoreau
- Exploration of places inspiring American literature
Excludes
Tour Highlights
- • Explore historic literary sites
- • Follow in Emerson's footsteps
- • Discover writers' gathering spots
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