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Rowan Oak

Oxford, MS
Ranked #2 of 4 attractions in Oxford
4.5 of 5 stars 23 Reviews
Type: Historic Sites
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Signal Mountain, Tennessee
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103 reviews 103 reviews
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43 helpful votes 43 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 1, 2012

This is Faulkner's unpretentious home, almost as he left it. Some rudimentary exhibits enhance the unpretentiously furnished rooms. No interpretation such as films or guided tours. Here's your brochure and read it on your own, if you like Faulkner, you must visit More

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Anderson, South Carolina
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 27, 2012

Beautiful setting and great to see the simple home life of a world renowned author. The fact that he also built a lot of the buildings and furniture on the property reveals another whole side of this very complicated man. Now...I will have to read some of Faulkner's works. A shame that i never did any review of his writings... More

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Adelphi, Maryland
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 22, 2012

Although the tour is self-guided with a brochue, there is a volunteer on-site who can answer questions and provide additional information. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 17, 2012

Experience the lifestyle of a Novel prize winner and wealthy Hollywood script writer, as well as an alcoholic novelist. More

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Hammond, Louisiana
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15 reviews 15 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 12, 2012

Pay the $5.00 admission for the house tour first, and then see the grounds. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 9, 2012

Go Tuesday-Friday to get the curator's personal tour! More

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Atlanta, Georgia
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Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 8, 2012

I throughly enjoyed my tour of William Faulkner's home. The tour was self guided. The host was warm and personable. A must see for first time visitors to Oxford More

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Little Rock, Arkansas
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 25, 2012

I finally got to visit William Faulkner's home, and I was not disappointed. It was beautiful. I would have loved to bring a picnic lunch and explore the grounds for a few more hours, but my husband (who is not a literary buff) was not as enthusiastic as me. A word of caution--parking is quite limited. You have the choice... More

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Louisville, Kentucky
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31 reviews 31 reviews
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26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 19, 2012

Well worth a trip. The staff were knowledgeable and friendly. More

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new york
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 17, 2012

Its quite pretty walking toward the house eventhough you are not sure you are in the right place until you got to the front door. GPS was wrong, just follow the address of the website. When you reach the parking, just follow the trail. Should definitely pay a visit if you are in Oxford. The nice gentleman at Rowan Oak... More

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