Heimgway Oak Park

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(141) · History museum in Oak Park, United States
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The Ernest Hemingway Birthplace is a historic Queen Anne home and museum in Oak Park, Illinois, United States, where American author Ernest …

Reviews

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4.0/5 · 141 reviews
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Aug 18, 2023
Where Hemingway was born and spent his early formative years. The home deteriorated through the years, so there are only a few pieces originally from the home when Hemingway lived there (including t…Full review by hrobinson1114
Jul 16, 2022
You can’t visit unless you take a guided tour, offered only on the hour. From what I could see, it wasn’t worth the wait. Better to walk the neighborhood and look at Frank Lloyd Wright houses on ever…Full review by DP984

Facts

Construction completed:1890
Architect:Wesley Arnold

Questions & answers

Q:
We were planning on taking the green line from Chicago. It’s then a short walk to the house. Is this the best way to go?
A:
Yes it is a short walk
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Are any souvenirs, books, etc offered for purchase?
A:
Yes, they sell mostly his books
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Is the Hemingway Birthplace in a high crime area? I'm trying to plan a visit for the Fall. We'll be staying in downtown …
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Is the Hemingway Birthplace in a high crime area? I'm trying to plan a visit for the Fall. We'll be staying in downtown Chicago. This is about 10 miles to the west.
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It's a very nice neighborhood, with beautiful houses, nice coffee shops and restaurants.
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