Edgar Allan Poe lived here for three years while courting his cousin, whom he later married.
This diner has been in a number of movies, including Sleepless in Seattle, Enemy of the State and Diner. Ask your host if you can sit in the same booth as your favorite actor.
Open to the public since 1971, Ladew has 20+ "garden rooms" and over 100 topiaries! BTW May is their most colorful season.
Star-Spangled Site: Francis Scott Key and members of his family are buried here. A monument dedicated to him features Columbia, the goddess of patriotism, and the words of the national anthem.
