Salem, Mass – Halloween is coming! In honor of the spooky season, we have a new article about the best things to do in Salem.
“It was 1692 – a dark time indeed – when the residents of Salem village accused hundreds of their own of practicing witchcraft and sent 20 to their death. The so-called Salem witch trials earned the city an ignominious place in history.
“Fortunately, “Witch City” has come full circle, now welcoming witches and warlocks, psychics and spiritualists, and alternative thinkers of all types. It is a wonderful and wacky place that embraces the occult in all its spookiness (and sometimes silliness). Salem also has a rich maritime history, a world-class art museum and a cherished literary legacy, thanks to 19th-century author Nathaniel Hawthorne. About 20 miles north of Boston, it is a perfect day trip, accessible by car, train or ferry.
“But Salem is also a wonderful destination in its own right, with more than enough engaging history and contemporary culture to entertain you for several days (especially in October).” Read more about the best things to do in Salem at Lonely Planet…
