| Name | Walt Whitman Birthplace Tours |
| Brief Description | Walk in Whitman's Footsteps |
| Type | Attraction |
| Category | Jamaica New York Historic Site |
| Description | Birthplace of America’s greatest poet, built c.1816 by Whitman’s father. New York State Historic Site, listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Nineteenth century furnishings. Interpretive Center exhibits: 130 Whitman portraits, original letters, manuscripts, artifacts, Whitman’s voice on tape, and schoolmaster’s desk. Tours by entertaining tour guides, audio-visual show, library, museum shop/bookstore, and picnic area. Maps available for auto/hiking tour of beautiful historic West Hills. Air-conditioned Visitors Center and restrooms. All facilities handicapped accessible. Poetry readings, lectures, concerts, special events year round. |
| Address | 246 Old Walt Whitman Road |
| CSZ | Huntington Station NY, 11746 |
| Phone 1 | (631) 427-5240 |
| Email | events@waltwhitman.org |
| Handicapped Accessible | Yes |
| Time Allowance | 45 min to an hour |
| Website | www.waltwhitman.org/ |
| Last Updated | 9/10/2020 |
| | |