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Baltimore- Poe House question
I'm planning on going to Baltimore next summer and I really want to visit the Poe house/museum. I've been told by a few people that it is in a very dangerous neighborhood. Is it really in that bad of a location? Any tips on visiting?
Re: Baltimore- Poe House question
I used to live just outside of Baltimore. I tried to find the Poe house ONCE. The signage was awful and even if I had found it, there was no way I was getting out of the car and or leaving my car parked in the street.
So as a Baltimore resident, I rarely feel fearful...I excercise caution as I would (and have in any city). I mean I work at Hopkins which is an a terrible neigborhood!
The neighborhood does not fall in the areas I consider particularly dangerous, but I would be cautious as you would in any city. The free Charm City Circulator stop is just two blocks away so if it makes you feel better not to have a car...you could also get a taxi cab to take you right there.
All in all, I think you'll be fine.
You will be fine if you go during the day. I wouldn't go at night - it definitely can be a dangerous area - but during the day, no issues. Of course I went to UMB which is across the street so I have a high tolerance for "dangerous areas" so it may depend on just what you are comfortable with.
His grave is at Westminster Hall at UMB law school which is a better area bc it is surrounded by Maryland buildings - the hospital, law school, med school etc.
Zella's Pizzeria is about 5 blocks south of the house/museum and two or three blocks farther west and they have REALLY good pizza if you want to eat lunch before or after. Patricks of Pratt is close relatively as well and that is a fun place (they claim to be one of the oldest Irish pubs in the country, no idea how accurate that is.) You will also be close to the B&O museum and the Babe Ruth Museum so you could make a nice day out of seeing those places.
I live in the Baltimore area and have been to the Poe House, although it was closed at the time. The neighborhood does not look good but I don't think you'll be in any danger. There will be people hanging out on the stoops of the neighboring houses that will stare at you, so you might feel uncomfortable. Double check the time you are going - I went at a time it should have been open but it was closed for some reason. I think it's just one person who runs the house and if he's not there, it's not open.
I also recommend visiting his grave. It's a small graveyard in an urban setting, but lots of people visit.
The neighborhood around the Poe House is not dangerous. One respondent said not to go there at night. Why would you go at night anyway when it's open during the day? I've been there numerous times in the evening and people in the area always say hello. Another respondent said something about being careful no matter where you are. This is common sense these days. At my local huge mall they have signs posted warning against leaving valuables in your car in plain sight. This is an upscale mall. Is that mall dangerous? Of course not. I've found out that most people who say the area is dangerous have never been there and only heard that from someone else who heard it from someone else. The University of Maryland BioPark is 2 short blocks south of the Poe House. It's not unusual to have visitors, professional people, walk up to the Poe House during lunch. People walk to the Poe House from the Poe Grave, Lexington Market, Babe Ruth House and other locations without incident. People also take the Charm City Circulator without incident.
I do applaud you for asking and you know what? I do the same thing when I'm visitng another city but you'll enjoy the Poe House, it's very small, and don't be surprised if the neighborhood people say hello to you.
One more thing, the entire area west of the Poe House and south is under massive redevelopment! Use caution of Fayette Street beyond MLK Blvd. They've been working on that street for the past 5 months and will probably be working on it when you visit. The street is usually in various states of being torn up. Also watch out for construction vehicles, lane closures and men wearing hard hats not paying attention in the street. Don't let the cleared city blocks scare you.Feel free to email me if you have additional questions.
Are you on facebook? The Edgar Allan Poe House and Museum has a fb page and we recently had a ghost investigation by a TV show. You can scroll down and see the comments they made about the neighborhood. Relax and enjoy your visit to Baltimore. eapoe@baltimorecity.gov. Jeff Jerome
I forgot to mention. You said "next summer" and I'm assuming you mean this upcoming summer? If so the hours are Wednesday through Saturday, noon to 3:45 pm. The Poe House voice mail is 410-396-7932 X2 for current hours of operation.
If you come on a Sunday, Monday, Tuesday the house will be closed.
My tip to you is no matter where you park your car, Harbor Place, the hotel, any other attraction, don't leave your purse, wallet, camera, laptop, cash, jewelry, GPS or anything of value out in the open. Now I'm sure someone reading this will say, "SEE! SEE! It IS dangerous!" This is common sense no matter where you live, work, sight see or shop. I look forward to meeting you!
Do you work at the Poe house?? I do have FB btw and liked the museum just a little while ago