Walt Whitman House

7 reviews

+1 (856) 964-5383

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Guide standing in front of Walt Whitman Visitor's Center.

House of America's iconic poet - Walt Whitman

Walt Whitman's gravesite in Harleigh Cemetery in Haddon Avenue, only a mile or two from his house.

330 Mickle Blvd

Camden, NJ 08103

+1 (856) 964-5383

https://www.nj.gov

The Walt Whitman House in Camden, NJ is a historic site that offers guided tours of the former residence of renowned poet Walt Whitman.

Visitors can explore the museum, which showcases memorabilia and furnishings from Whitman's life, and learn about the poet's significant contributions to American literature and culture.

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5.07 reviews

Scott P.

11/19/2023

If you're a history or literature buff, this is truly a hidden gem in New Jersey. I can't believe I'm the first person to review this place in four years! My 9-year-old son and I came here on a...

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Jeff H.

3/28/2019

The Walt Whitman House is a great place to visit in Camden. One reason is that it looks so much like it did when the legendary poet lived there. So many original items are still here and when...

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Karla D.

6/15/2017

OMG I love Walt Whitman and I love touring his house! I've done it three times, leaving a donation on each visit. Tour guides know so much info about Whitman, his life and writings. The house is...

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Theresa S.

11/22/2009

I can't believe I'm the first to write this review: me, a California girl who has only been to Philadelphia once and for a grand total of 48 hours. Well, so be it. This place needs some serious...

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Chris W.

3/20/2014

Not well advertised but a neat place in Jersey. I stumbled upon it when headed back from visiting the USS New Jersey- BB62. Rough neighborhood but a neat piece of history like the Edgar Allen Poe...

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