Literary Places

This database of writerly destinations—places writers can visit for inspiration, to promote their writing, for research, and to discover community—includes historical sites, reading venues, literary collections, writing centers, and writers spaces. Save your selections to My P&W and populate a personal Google Map that can be used to plan reading tours and visits to literary meccas, or just to keep track of your favorite literary locales.

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Literary Place	City	State
Wellesley Books	Wellesley	Massachusetts
Located in Wellesley, Massachussetts, Wellesley Books is a locally-owned, independent bookstore that carries children's books, a selection of... Indie Bookstore
Washington Irving's Sunnyside	Tarrytown	New York
Author Washington Irving designed his Sunnyside home himself, starting in 1835. The grounds reflect Irving's romantic view of art, nature, and... Historical Site
Walt Whitman's Tomb	Camden	New York
Located about five miles from Philadelphia, Harleigh Cemetery is home to the tomb of American poet and transcendentalist Walt Whitman (1819-1892... Historical Site
Walt Whitman Birthplace	South Huntington	New York
The Walt Whitman Birthplace was built in 1819 by Walter Whitman, father to the poet Walt Whitman. Today the Birthplace house and Interpretive... Historical Site
Walden Pond and Thoreau Cabin	Concord	Massachusetts
Henry David Thoreau lived at Walden Pond from July 1845 to September 1847. Today, Walden Pond has been designated a National Historic Landmark and... Historical Site
Vroman’s Bookstore	Pasadena	California
Founded in 1894, Vroman's is an independent family-run bookstore, a literary landmark, and a community center. The bookstore hosts over 400 events... Indie Bookstore
Village Books	Bellingham	Washington
Founded in 1980, Village Books is a community-based independent bookstore located in the Historic Fairhaven district of Bellingham, Washington.... Indie Bookstore
Trident Booksellers & Cafe	Boston	Massachusetts
Founded in 1984, Trident Booksellers & Café is a restaurant and bookstore located near Fenway Park in Boston. The café, which offers fresh... Indie Bookstore
Title Wave Books	Anchorage	Alaska
Founded in 1991, Title Wave Books is located in the Northern Lights Center of Anchorage, Alaska. This independent bookstore and Internet cafe... Indie Bookstore, Writers Space
Thurber House	Columbus	Ohio
Thurber House was the home to James Thurber and his family when he attended Ohio State University (from 1913-1917), and today it serves as a ... Historical Site