Salem, MA

Viewed by many people as America’s “haunted house”, Salem is a town on Massachusetts’ North Shore. Its fame being largely because of the late 1600s Salem Witch Trials that raised the paranoia levels in this area. Capitalizing on its infamy, Salem offers tourist spots like the Witch House that narrates the history of the infamous trials in an engaging manner. Due to its reputation for 17th century witch trials, Salem also gets quite busy during Halloween and autumn as crowds on holiday in Boston Boston throng to enjoy its festive spirit, while marvelling at the season’s beautiful colours.  

But Salem is just as attractive a site throughout the year. It boasts colonial wood houses that offer a scenic background, as well as the Peabody Essex Museum, which is one of the country’s oldest and which is also recognized as one of the top ones because of the big and growing art collection and libraries. At the Adriatic Restaurant and Bar, diners can enjoy a modern European restaurant that specializes in fresh fish, seasonal vegetables, homemade bread and pasta. After dinner, join the adventure on the nightly Salem “Haunt and History Tour” where local guides lead visitors through history, legends and the infamous hysteria of 1692.  

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