Cottage of Edgar Allan Poe.

If you’re looking for unique things to do in The Bronx, might I suggest visiting Edgar Allan Poe’s cottage. The cottage was the last home of the famous American writer where he wrote some of his most famous works. Poe moved into the house in 1844 with his wife Virginia, who was ill at the time.

He had hoped that the fresh country air would cure her. Unfortunately, three years later she ended up passing in the cottage (in a room you can see during the tour). After Poe’s passing in 1849, the cottage was set to be demolished. However, the people of New York were not about to let that happen. They demanded the place be preserved and their outcry was met.

In 1913 the cottage was moved a few blocks over and became a NYC landmark. The rooms were restored and furnished to their 1840s form, exactly how Poe lived in it. Today folks can take a tour of the property for $5 and enjoy one of the most interesting things to do in The Bronx.