Downtown & Camden Yards

Seeing is believing: downtown Baltimore is packed with surprising, rewarding finds. It boasts a dynamic theater district, a burgeoning gallery scene and is the epicenter of the city's beloved sports teams. Plus, for hungry travelers it offers everything from historic markets to swank restaurants. As the birthplace of Babe Ruth and the final resting place of Edgar Allen Poe, the heart of Charm City definitely deserves a visit.

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The Grave of Edgar Allen Poe

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Edgar Allen Poe is a famed poet and novelist, but no one is certain what caused his untimely death in 1849 (drugs? drinking? rabies?). What we do know for sure is that he found final rest at Westminster Hall. Actually, Westminster has two burial spots attributed to Poe: the first, where he remained until 1875, marked by a headstone with a raven, and his present grave, marked with a larger monument. Pay him a visit any time of year, but if you’re nearby on January 19th, keep your eyes peeled for the return of the Poe Toaster—a secret visitor who for decades left three roses and an unfinished bottle of cognac on Poe’s original grave to commemorate his birthday. A fittingly mysterious tribute for a man who loved the macabre.

The Grave of Edgar Allen Poe
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The Grave of Edgar Allen Poe
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The Grave of Edgar Allen Poe
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The Grave of Edgar Allen Poe
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The Grave of Edgar Allen Poe
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The Grave of Edgar Allen Poe
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National Museum of Dentistry

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