Boston Vacation Ideas: Give the "Salem -The Witch City Tour" a Trial

Salem - The Witch City Tour

Salem

The Witch City Tour is an interesting and exciting revisiting of history.

Overview of "Salem - The Witch City Tour"

For years you've heard of the witch trials at Salem. Are you bewitched by the stories of the town known as "America's Bewitching City"? This charming and breathtaking New England seaport is only a short drive north from Boston and is well worth the trip. An exciting exploration into the past of 1692, enjoyable for the entire family.

As you start your adventure down the streets, you'll see the regal colonial houses lined up, side by side, historic brick buildings, and museums. Your thoughts are sure to wander back in time to the mystical legacies held here. A must see is the famed Salem Witch Museum. This museum is a restored 19th century building, which, at quick glance, looks like a haunted castle. It serves to guide you through the witch hysteria of 1692.

There's no stopping now, as you, continue through this enchanting town to Derby street where you stumble upon The House of the Seven Gables. Tour the oldest surviving mansion in New England, followed by a relaxing stroll through the breathtaking seaside gardens. This mansion is believed to have been the inspiration for Nathaniel Hawthorne's novel of the same name. Before leaving, stop in at the museum store for the perfect souvenir with a historical touch.

The Witch House at the corner of North and Essex St. is the house where the legendary Jonathan Corwin presided over the hearings of accused witches. Here you can enjoy a guided tour and hear memorable tales of the trails.

Dining, Activities, and Other Attractions Along "Salem - The Witch City Tour"

Take pleasure in the fresh sea air as you dine at one of the many fine restaurants on Pickering Wharf. After a relaxing meal, there are many attractions to explore on the Wharf. One of the most interesting is the Museum of Myth and Monsters, a high tech theatrical encounter with vampires, ghosts, and werewolves. However, there are many more to see such as, The Boris Karloff's Witch Mansion, Marina, Salem Psychic Center and a bounty of shops. You're sure to find that perfect gift or keepsake in the harborside village shops and boutiques.

This charming town abounds with sites to see and enjoy. Salem has something for everyone, whether the witches, authors, museums, shopping or the harbor is what draws here, you won't be disappointed. Adults and children alike will find their nitch in this amazing town.