Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site

The simple home where Edgar Allen Poe lived and wrote. Among other... more on tripadvisor.com

Driving Eastbound, via I-76 (the Schuylkill Expressway) - Exit onto I-676 East (toward "Central Philadelphia) and follow it to the 8th Street exit. At the bottom of the exit ramp proceed straight at the traffic light. Make a left at the second traffic light (this becomes 7th street) and proceed two blocks to Spring Garden Street. Westbound by car: After crossing the Ben Franklin Bridge - stay in the right hand lane and exit at the traffic light (this becomes 7th Street). Follow 7th Street to Spring Garden Street. From the Walt Whitman Bridge, take I-95 North exit (and follow Northbound instructions below.) Northbound by car: via I-95 - Exit at "Independence Hall/Historic Area". At bottom of ramp turn left at traffic light onto Delaware Avenue (some sections are named "Columbus Ave.") to Spring Garden Street (about 1.5 miles). Turn left on Spring Garden Street and proceed to 7th Street. Southbound by car, via I-95 - Use "Independence Hall/Historic Area" exit. At the bottom of the exit ramp turn right onto Callowhill Street. Follow Callowhill to 7th Street. Turn right on 7th and proceed to Spring Garden Street. Driving from Center City Drive north on 7th Street to Spring Garden Street. On street parking is usually available near the site. (As in any city, leave no valuables visible in your vehicle.)

Open Wednesday to Sunday 9 am to 5 pm, CLOSED MONDAYS AND TUESDAYS. Closed New Years', Veterans' Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.

Admission : Admission is free
Childrens Programs: Junior Ranger Program
Educational Program: http://www.nps.gov/edal/forteachers/index.htm