In the 1860's Herman Melville often visited New Bedford and enjoyed the comforts of his sister's home.
Now his experience can be yours.
The Melville House stands on a historic street lined with stately federal and Victorian mansions built by 19th century sea captains. This newly restored 1855 Italian Empire house, originally built as a wedding gift by a wealthy sea merchant for his daughter, was once owned by Herman Melville's sister. During the 1860's the author, found comfort in his sisters home when he needed to escape his New York City environment.
Today, the Melville House is close to the New Bedford Whaling Museum , Historic Seaman's Bethel , New Bedford's Whaling National Park , and the newly renovated Zoo in Buttonwood Park , designed and planted by Frederick Law Olmsted. With Martha's Vineyard and Cuttyhunk a wave away, the nautical aura of the famous Moby Dick author will remain forever captured within this old New England corner of Massachusetts.
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