It’s so fascinating to walk in the footsteps of iconic authors, and see where they lived and worked. Presented here are six homes of classic women authors in New England that are open to the public for tours. They preserve the lives and legacies of Harriet Beecher Stowe, Louisa May Alcott, Emily Dickinson, Edith Wharton, Sarah Orne Jewett, and Judith Sargent Murray.

Visit them one at a time, group two on a weekend trip, or do them all on a multi-day loop. Or, if you’re nowhere near New England, armchair travel is the next best thing — link through to these homes and browse all they have to offer. Some even give virtual and hybrid programs.

Literary pilgrimages are inspiring and enlightening. If you can’t get enough of your favorite women authors in print, visiting their homes, preserved for public viewing, is a fantastic way to get to know them better. Getting a glimpse where they lived and worked, and how they extended their creative flair into their homes and gardens is a true privilege.
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