Cool church and graveyard in the middle of downtown Baltimore. Architecture and feel remind me of my beloved NOLA read more

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Lots of history in addition to Poe's site. Cool cemetery to visit

After 2.5 years of living in Baltimore I decided I needed to start checking off some of the must dos and tourist stops in my city. As others have said before, the burial grounds are not that big. The first thing you'll see is the newer monument to Poe. Further back is the gravestone where he is actually buried. You'll recognize it because there will likely be lots of flowers around it. We left pennies as other reviews had advised. The experience is a little weird as the cemetery abuts what appears to be a courtyard area for the university. There were students outside eating lunch while we were wandering among graves so old they are no longer even legible. Strange feeling. My biggest suggestion would be to come on the first or third Friday or Saturday of the month (April-November) to take one of the tours. I would have loved to have seen the catacombs but you can only see them on the tour. Also, the church is actually now an events hall and looks pretty beautiful inside from the pictures, so that would have also been cool to see. Lastly, I had read so much about this area being sketchy but it's right by a university and some of the touristy areas of the city (a block from the Hippodrome!) so I didn't really think so. We walked from downtown to the burial grounds, then back around to the Inner Harbor and, yes, you will walk through some areas with poorer people but I never felt unsafe. Perhaps don't roam at night or flash expensive things around, but I wouldn't worry at all. I would suggest pairing this with Lexington Market since they're so close together, and it has live music on Friday and Saturday mornings that would time well with the above mentioned tours... I feel a Weekend in Baltimore Must Do's list coming on! read more

Edgar Allan Poe Grave - $5 tours of the grounds and catacombs on the first and third Friday and Saturday of each month April-November. - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Lovely preserved tombstones in the heart of the city including the original burial site of one Edgar Allan Poe along with his newer monument located at the entrance. Any fan must stop here to pay their respects and take a photo! There are meters on the street to make it easy enough to stop and run in. The layout of the burial grounds is very interesting and surrounds the church. You almost feel like you are on some weird scavenger hunt searching for graves; well, maybe that's how I felt since one of my hobbies is to photograph tombstones. read more

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Very cool area.. I am actually here in the area of Poe's grave doing some Geocaching in the area, and one of them was sort of in the area. (can't give away too much cuz of muggles...lol...IF you Geocache you know what I mean). However I did check out the grave site area. Very interesting history on Poe.....THIS is worth checking out. read more

Location wasn't too far from our hotel. It was definitely too far to walk and I don't know that it felt very safe getting there. We took the lime scooter...we probably should have taken an Uber. It was raining but still open. Not much of a history buff but there were some other really old gravesites there. We got to see what we went for and got back to our hotel safely. read more

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Really eerie at night, fitting for the "Master of Macabre." I'd imagine it's less so during daylight, but probably loses some of it's luster. Creepy, but neat little tourist attraction in Baltimore. Not a whole lot to do here, but worth checking out for a few minutes if you're in the area. read more

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Was excited to come see Edgar grave. Surprised that the museum wasn't close by. But there are other grave sites that you can learn more of Baltimore history. Otherwise it's a cool cemetery that gives a little creepy vibe. read more

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Another awesome reason to visit Baltimore- I had the chance to sneak in to this graveyard before the gates were locked! SO, so very cool to visit Edgar Allan Poe's grave- Could almost hear the beating of The Tell Tale Heart over the gentle rapping at the grave gate door- Only this, and nothing more (Actually the cop was like gtfo weirdo it's closing time) read more

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As amazing as you would think. Couldn't help but murmur a few lines from the Raven. Wonderful, peaceful setting to pay your respects to the master. read more

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This little cemetery is so little compared to the true beauty of what's in it. It's in a bad part of town, but if you're visiting and you have a taxi just make sure and tell them to wait. Totally worth coming here Loved it read more

Modest grave for one of my favorite American author. The setting next to the church was very fitting. Plus, it is in a great central location of Baltimore, so making a quick visit is worth it. read more

Very disappointing the flyer says open 7days a week yet the gate was locked. Only able to view the Poe site from a couple angles thru the fence. The church built over the cemetery looks interesting but weren't able to tour it. Places like this need to open posted hours. It is a shame that they miss out on potential donations by visitors wanting to help preserve history. read more

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A beautiful grave for an extraordinary man. You can't miss it, it's the first grave as soon as you walk in. I couldn't meet him in life (huge age difference; duh) but it's quite the experience to be at his resting place (; R.I.P Edgar Allan Poe ~* Check out the other graves at the cemetery as well. Many historical figures there. There's more in the downstairs area of the church but I didn't go inside 0: read more

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This place is really cool! Lots of history in this graveyard. It's a small area but definitely worth a stop if you're in the area.

This is a very cool little graveyard full of history. We went to see the Edgar Allan Poe grave but ended up spending much more time than I anticipated thanks to the very informative signs posted through the graveyard. It's a beautiful little area with plenty to explore and it's free! Definitely a great place to take out-of-towners to see a little Baltimore history. I'll certainly be going back to visit Poe's grave again and see if there's anything I missed! read more

Bored and trying to find something to do in Baltimore, the girlfriend and I stumbled upon this little piece of history. We had no idea Poe lived and died in Baltimore. Upon seeing that his grave was in the city, it suddenly dawned on me... ...THAT'S WHY THEY'RE CALLED THE BALTIMORE RAVENS! read more

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Westminster Hall and Burial Grounds have the original Poe grave (you've got to wind to the back of the cool, kinda spooky graveyard to find it), and the memorial gravesite, which is located right as you walk through the iron gates. Try to visit on Halloween when they have a tour of the graveyard and catacombs or on Edgar Allan Poe's birthdate, when they have some readings in the adjacent church and a mysterious person leaves a half bottle of cognac and three roses on Poe's grave. Despite toppling headstones in parts of the small graveyard, I pray they leave the site as it is. Please don't commercialize this into something unidentifiable. It's awesome just the way it is, thank you. read more

A beautiful cemetery next to an old(-ish) church. Eddie's grave is right on the corner next to a gate (which was specially added in order to make easier access to see him). There are little informative signs nearby explaining a little about his life and death, which was cool. I am not a Poe aficionado by any means, so this was all news to me. There are other signs around the cemetery describing some of the other individuals buried there, but nothing else of real interest here. Poe's original gravesite is near the back of the cemetery and is clearly marked. Worth a 10-minute stop for a picture. Parking can be nasty though. read more

I made my entry into the world at the University of Maryland Hospital right across the street from the Westminster Hall & Burial Grounds, in the shadow of Edgar Allan Poe's grave site, and I feel that I share some commonalities with Poe - we're both writers (though he has, without argument, had much more success with his craft) and both have suffered from afflictions of the mental persuasion (though, I have, without argument, had much more success in that aspect, heh). One thing that I didn't know about Poe was that one of his last moments of health occurred at the corner of Lombard and Exeter Streets in Jonestown, where he was eventually picked up from the gutter before he expired - in a way that's sort of creepy, as my last apartment overlooked that very corner. More weird parallels. It's well worth a visit to this tiny cemetery, not only for Poe's final resting place, but for other not-so-well-known dignitaries of the time, including Francis Scott Key's son and James McHenry, one of the signers of the U.S. Constitution. There are many hidden surprises, including some gravestones located UNDERNEATH the church which a lot of people miss. Many have speculated about the Poe Toaster legend; in truth, I as a native of Baltimore believe that it's over. The dates coincide - Poe's death in 1809 corresponds with the tradition ending in 2009 - exactly 200 years later. It's definitely a juicy sort of mystery, but I don't think that the genuine Toaster will return at this point. Still, it was something that captured us all for many, many years. If you do visit, make sure and wear sturdy shoes. The grounds are rocky in places and people have been known to lose their footing and/or twist an ankle now and then. Pathways are not clearly marked in places and it's doubtful that they will be, as this is a historical place and will probably not be altered due to many regulations. Well worth a stop here to pay homage to one of the finest authors of his time. read more

At first I was a little disappointed by the lack of fanfare around Poe's grave, however after spending some good time around the cementary I found it very appropriate that its a low key place that you can just walk up to and visit. I honestly couldn't think of any other Baltimore tourist attractions that didn't involve crabcakes. I believe its a must stop for any Baltimore visitor! read more

Monument is in the front. Poe's original grave is in the back. Constitutional signers are also in this graveyard. Have a walk around and see who you find. read more

We went and saw his grave today and it was so much fun! I'm a big history buff and I love Poe so walking through this graveyard was a treat for me. The graves are so old, they're crumbling and it's difficult to read the information. They have a lot of historical plaques around the graveyard telling you who's buried where, what they did, and even about the graves/mausoleums themselves. I felt comfortable walking around the area because it was very populated and right next to the hospital. read more

Here for the Poe Toaster, crowds have been getting small to none at all. But the flowers and Cognac are always there in the morning

I'm not a fan of dead places...like cemeteries. But this was hard to resist checking out. At the same time, definitely very appropriate with Poe's macabre writing. The Edgar Allan Poe monument is in the front, and the actual grave is in the back. Plenty of early Baltimore history here. Take a leisurely (step carefully) stroll through the graveyard. Seems like a peaceful place to study or have lunch nearby (we saw both. lol) Price = free. Do your research and check out their hours. read more

Nice find while I was walking around Camden Yards. Have little write ups of everyone who was important in Baltimore's history.

Pre-Revolutionary War church and graveyard. Creep factor is pretty high, but very cool piece of American history. If only those lying here could tell their tales...... Interesting how some of the graves are below the building, it must of been an addition to the original church structure. Another interesting monument is the curved slab of marble which has bowed over time. Wising now, I had taken a picture....... Worth a half hour of your time if your walking around this area of Baltimore. read more

Had a super brief visit of edgar allan poe's final resting place back in January. it is well maintained and taken care of. read more

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If you like old, old OLD 19th Century cemeteries, then this is the place! Parking's a problem, it's on the street & half the time the parking fee machines don't work. There's a monument to Poe right inside the gate on W Fayette, you can't miss it. The actual grave is behind the church. Just follow the path from the memorial & make a left around the church. Keep walking toward the back corner to the southeast & you can't miss the actual grave marker. Bring some pennies for the memorial, people leave them there. Wonder where that tradition came from? On the grave, try laying a small rock - I found one nearby & placed it on top. read more

my husband and I named our 2nd child's name after "The Raven". We decided while in Baltimore to visit the Edgar Allan Poe grave. Westminster Hall and Burial Grounds has a spooky feel to it. The memorial gravesite, is located right as you walk through the iron gates. His resting spot is in the back, (you've got to wind to the back of the spooky graveyard lined with facts about Edgar Allan Poe). Be sure to bring pennies to leave for him. read more

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It was a somber honor to finally visit the grave of my favorite author. I came to town just to celebrate his 207th birthday. The big celebration was on Saturday, but I visited the day before on Friday just so I could have time alone with him and pay my respects unfettered by throngs of people. I came on Saturday for the big event too, but my visit to his grave was much shorter due to all the media frenzy concerning the new Poe Toaster. read more

A lot of cemetery aficionados here! Maybe I ain't as cultured in the ways of the crypt as the rest of y'all, but I wasn't particularly interested by my visit here. No entrance fee (just come during typical business hours so the gate is open), walk in, see some old school graves. A very small, ancient cemetery... if you're like me, you'll lose interest within 10 minutes. Yeah, you can see Edgar Allan Poe's gravesite, shrug (FYI... there's the big fancy one in the front, and his more modest one in the back). read more

This is a cool location I take all my out-of-town friends to this site. It's at a fairly busy intersection, so it's not exactly a secluded area, but it's in a gated area so it's not like you are right against the road. The U Maryland professional schools are surrounding this area, so there's lots of students walking around. 2 blocks away is the Maryland dental museum, which is also a cool place. A few blocks will get you to the inner harbor read more

This place is not what one might imagine it to be. The grounds are pretty and the history is awesome

Pretty interesting place to see. It was dark and snowy but still fun to say we "seen it" read more

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Visited his gravesite on the last day of my visit to MD. It is located on the corner of the grounds of a church. There are informational signs by many of the tombstones that provide some history on the prominent figures laid to rest there. It felt very somber and was happy to have visited Poe's gravesite as I am a fan of his work. read more

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In a semi-rough part of Baltimore (my Uber driver said he almost didn't come get me because of that). Very small and will take about 10 minutes max to stroll through. Very creepy but kind of cool to see. read more

Once upon a midnight dreary I played poet, My imaginations were so livid that reality refused to show it. Deeply lost in madness through the words of Poe, The awaken world was a plane I did not want to know. In sleep I encountered the same old demons, Tearing me apart as I'm screaming. Crying, As I lay dying... Suddenly awoke by rain and roaring thunder, My made-up world...I began to wonder. As dark and real as it seemed, It only happened in my dream. I visited Westminster Hall alone, Found Poe's grave in a corner with an ordinary headstone. In life he was always drunk and pretty much a goner. Thanks to a donation of pennies, a marble monument was erected in his "honor". The location is a historic church from the 17th century anyone should expect. The mood is peaceful, quiet, and deserving of our respect. There is no fanfare or actors in period costumes, Nor are there any dark jesters or gothic-posing buffoons. Unlike Philly & DC, this gravesite is open to the public with no admission fee. Isn't that how visiting a cemetery should be? In the tradition of the toaster, I left a penny & 3 roses on his grave but no cognac. The bottle was empty because all of its contents...I drank! Need I say more? Nevermore. read more

It wouldn't be right if I didn't leave a review here. Full disclosure: I am an avid Poeist, and I devour his writings as indiscriminately as the Red Death attacks its victims. Poe has not one but TWO graves at Westminster - one way in the back (his original grave) along other family members, and one right in front. The newer one, where he is currently buried, is a beautiful monument, built in 1875, and a testament to how Baltimore has eagerly grasped their connection with their non-native son. On nice days, I have spent literally hours here to pay my respects and to observe other visitors. I am always impressed and humbled by how many people visit Poe (many leave him pennies; on my last visit in December 2010, I counted 78 cents). Within the past few years, a few historical signposts were added and they are definitely worth reading. No other American writer has had the same influence as Poe and it's so great that he's right there, waiting for people to drop by. Quick bit of trivia: on his memorial, Poe's birth date is incorrect. It is downtown Baltimore, and all that that means. Be smart; there's a reason they lock this place up when it's dark. read more

The location of the Poe grave is a truly eerie one. I don't say this because this is the final resting place of one of the most terrifying writers in American lit. history, but because the cemetery that houses his remains is over 200 years old and very, very creepy. Visiting during a hot summer day, I appreciated all the shade from the trees and the huge abandoned-looking church that rests inside. The memorial is simple and greets you as you walk in, but exploring the other tombstones and graves is definitely an adventure. Historical markers tell you some of the rich history of this cemetery's residents, and the types of graves and tombstones are old fashioned...kind of making you feel like you are on the Haunted Mansion ride at Disneyland. A fantastic little field trip when visiting Baltimore. read more