A Bewitching Day In Salem, MA

When people hear Salem, they likely think witches. And there is plenty to see and learn here about that sad chapter in our nation's history. But there are also literary greats, a beautiful harbor and that gorgeous New England architecture to admire. The Fall is the biggest time for visitors, but don't think that's the only time to let Salem share itself with you.

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Salem Maritime National Historic Park
You can take guided tours or download a variety of self-guided tours to learn about the shipping industry's evolution in this town nearly 400 years ago. A highlight is climbing aboard the replica Friendship tall ship to see how trade with the Far East made rich men out of Salem's captains.
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House of the Seven Gables
Nathanial Hawthorne's visits to his cousin's home in Salem inspired the setting and title of his novel The House of the Seven Gables. You can visit his inspiration yourself, along with a complex of other historic homes on the grounds including his birthplace. The property sits right on the water and the garden grounds are a beautiful... More >
Nathanial Hawthorne's visits to his cousin's home in Salem inspired the setting and title of his novel The House of the Seven Gables. You can visit his inspiration yourself, along with a complex of other historic homes on the grounds including his birthplace. The property sits right on the water and the garden grounds are a beautiful bonus to your visit.
You can visit his inspiration yourself, along with a complex of other historic homes on the grounds including his birthplace.
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Peabody Essex Museum
This mammoth museum displays such a broad collection of art and cultural artifacts uniquely in settings that mimic the world in which they were created. Entire historic homes, Asian, Maritime and Native American art, not to mention cultural documents in the Library such as the Salem Witch Trial transcripts. You could spend your entir... More >
This mammoth museum displays such a broad collection of art and cultural artifacts uniquely in settings that mimic the world in which they were created. Entire historic homes, Asian, Maritime and Native American art, not to mention cultural documents in the Library such as the Salem Witch Trial transcripts. You could spend your entire day here and not lack for anything.
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Salem Witch Museum
For your Witch Fix you can visit the major museum in Salem regarding the Witch Trial history. The Salem Witch Museum tells the story of the accused for them and provides an exhibit allowing visitors to understand the types of witch hunts that still occur in modern society.
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Salem Inn
This facility is a collection of historic homes offering different services for all kinds of travelers. The rooms have a colonial decor with modern amenities and a terrific location from whatever places you decide to explore throughout the day.
You can take guided tours or download a variety of self-guided tours to learn about the shipping industry's evolution in this town nearly 400 years ago.
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About the Author

Molly G.
Molly G.
Molly G. grew up moving all over creation, starting off in the Carolinas and making her way through the Jersey Shore, the banks of Lake Erie, Upstate New York and New England. Since she hates to pack she has put down roots in Boston, despite the fact that she despises winter. However, that moving bug is hard to shake so she solves the problem by traveling instead. She’s had a job in the real world crunching numbers for a Financial Planner for 17 years but shares her photography and thoughts about books, music, movies, travel and the Red Sox on The Bumbles Blog in a joint venture with her husband. She saves her best travel posts for UpTake.
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