15 Must-See U.S. Travel Destinations For Book Lovers

Concord is the go-to destination for book lovers. In just one location, you can visit the haunts and homes of Ralph Waldo Emerson, Louisa May Alcott, Henry David Thoreau, Nathaniel Hawthorne, & more. With museums, house tours, Walden Pond and charming bed & breakfasts, this is a must visit travel destination.

Like time-traveling to the past, this gorgeous home is where Mark Twain lived with his family from 1874 until 1891. It is also where he wrote many of his most famous works including "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn." A trip to Hannibal, MO is also a great place to visit where you can see Mark Twain's childhood home.

Visit The Homestead (Emily Dickinson's home) and The Evergreens (her brother's place). The museum is rich full of incredible information and is a must-see for poetry lovers!

Sleepy Hollow (and the next door neighbor Tarrytown) is a great place to visit if you love literature that's just a little bit spooky. The best time to go, of course, is Halloween. But prepare in advance as tickets to all the special events sell out fast! Some of the must-see places include Sleepy Hollow Cemetery, Washington Irving's home, and Lyndhurst Mansion.

Location. Location. Location. Savannah, Georgia is a wonderful place to visit if you're a book lover. The city is filled with history and fun things to do. And at the top of that list is Flannery O'Connor's childhood home. It's one of the only museum houses restored to the Depression Era!

If you've read Elizabeth George Speare's Newbery Award-winning novel, "The Witch of Blackbird Pond," then you know why this is a must see. Thanks to the book, the town is now marked as a literary landmark. When you visit, you can download a map that will bring you to many of the locations found in the book. While the town has changed since the 17th century, you can still see the house that inspired the Wood family's home, Blackbird Pond (which is now called Wethersfield Cove), and even the Meadows!

If you want to learn more about F. Scott Fitzgerald (writer of "The Great Gatsby") and his wife Zelda, this is the place to go. This museum also regularly receives a certification of excellence from TripAdvisor.

Visit the house where Margaret Mitchell wrote the romantic epic, "Gone With the Wind." There are also fantastic exhibitions - including one about the film.

The POE Museum includes one of the best collections of Edgar Allen Poe's manuscripts, letters, personal belongings, and first editions. You can't miss this destination if you're a fan of his work.

The Mount is the home built by the famed classic novelist, Edith Wharton. She penned famous novels like "The Age of Innocence" and "The House of Mirth." Here, you can tour her beautiful home, gorgeous library, gardens, & more. You can also have a ghost tour as it's said to be haunted.

At the Harriet Beecher Stowe Center, you can learn more about the author, "Uncle Tom's Cabin," and be inspired to make a difference in the world!

This is a great destination for the entire family. Here, you'll learn more about Laura Ingalls Wilder of the "Little House on the Prairie" books as well as pioneer history. This place includes many fun activities for everyone to enjoy - including experiencing what it was like to go to a one-room schoolhouse. Another great place to visit is Laura Ingalls Wilder's home in Mansfield, Missouri.

This mountain was made famous by Charles Frazier's award-winning novel, "Cold Mountain." While there's no actual town as shown in the book or film, you can see this gorgeous mountain on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Expect to see some of the most beautiful views in the world.

Numerous novels have been written in New York or about New York (or at least literary scenes that take place there). From "Breakfast at Tiffany's" to "The Catcher in the Rye," there is a neverending literary history to explore.

Ending on a fun note, if you're a book lover then going to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter in Hollywood or Orlando, Florida is a definite must! If you're a Harry Potter fan, another great place to visit is Mount Greylock, Massachusetts where the American equivalent of Hogwarts, Ilvermorny, takes place.