Salem

I have visited Salem on 3 occasions now and still find it a very interesting place. The town is situated north of Boston on the coast of Massachusetts. It's a very easy place to find by car and there is plenty of parking. Alternatively the commuter rail will take you there from the North Station in Boston (at TD Banknorth Gardens) or a ferry operates from the Boston Waterfront from late Spring to early Fall. There are plenty of attractions to choose from, offering a full day of activities. I would definitely recommend taking the Trolley Tour of the town, which has various stops all over town, allowing you to get on and off all day. Tickets are $13 per adult, ...  Read the complete review

If you want to go somewhere a little different try Salem, Massachusetts. The town’a fame is based on the infamous Salem Witch Trials which took place in 1692. We visited during our tour of New England. Salem is easy to reach being only a short drive north of Boston. It is a ‘walking town’, which is situated on the coast and has a variety of things to offer. Like many American towns there is an excellent visitor centre situated on the outskirts of the town. Here you can get information about accommodation, discount vouchers and see a free show depicting the town’ history. For those wanting more information the town offers a huge variety of ...  Read the complete review

To most people the name Salem conjures up images of witches, black cats and broomsticks! Salem is about 30 minutes by train from Boston's North Station. It is quite a small town so it's a good place to go on a day trip to take a break from exploring Boston. In fact Salem has an 'American countryside' feel to it as it's got such a nice laid back atmosphere. The town is famed for its witchcraft history. There are so many museums and witch themed shops and cafes. In 1692 a group of young women from Salem were accused of witchcraft and the famous Witch Trials took place. The Salem Witch Museum on Washington Square tells the whole ...  Read the complete review