Lake District, England: Wordsworth Country

Published: June 12, 2013, 3 p.m.

b"For poets, William Wordsworth's Dove Cottage is the top sight of the Lake District. Wordsworth \\u2014 whose appreciation of nature and a back-to-basics lifestyle put this area on the map \\u2014 spent his most productive years in this well-preserved stone house. The adjacent museum displays original writings, sketches, and personal items that give another peek into the life and world of the poet. For more information on the Rick Steves' Europe TV series \\u2014 including episode descriptions, scripts, participating stations, travel information on destinations and more \\u2014 visit www.ricksteves.com."