Salem is a fun day trip from Boston.  There is a parking garage in the center of everything which will give you great access.  After parking you should go to the welcome center to learn about all the events taking place and to pick up a walking map of Salem.

When we were there the city had actors portraying the events of the witch trails.  You could follow the actors and watch the story unfold.

When we think of Salem, we may think of Halloween witches, but the city has a statue to remind us of good witches and the fact that they all don’t look like what we see at Trick or Treat.

Because you are in Salem you must see and do the witch things.  It is not all fiction but instead a part of our history and it could serve as a good lesson for all of us to revisit from time to time.  It shows what can happen when we judge people on half-truths just because they are different from us.

Besides witches Salem offers the visitor much more to see and do.  The old burying ground is the resting place for many historical people, that you can visit.  For those who love literature you will want to see the House of Seven Gables.

For those who love old towns and the beauty of nature, Salem is also the place for you.  Walking through the town and by the docks you can see why our forefathers wanted to live here.

Whether you are looking for witches, history, literature or natural beauty Salem can provide you with an enjoyable visit.