Today's Travel Spot

Salem, MA

That's right! Salem, MA: Home of the Witches

Nothing like a good witch hunt. Talk about adventure and fun!
I've actually made this trip before so I can tell you about it first-hand, not need to research and dream about such a trip. I even have pictures to document the event.

The only thing worth doing in Salem is witch hunting, therefore, go straight to the Salem Witch Museum. The admission price is not too bad. You get to see some "spooky" historical story-telling of the events of the Salem Witch Trials in a dark room with animatronic figures. "Moooore Weight!" Then you get split up into two groups, taking turns viewing some of the displays of witches throughout history and the gift shop. Then head down to Essex St. to see two wonderful attractions: The Witch Wax Museum and the Witch History Museum. When Devin and I went, our tour was led by an actual witch, a Wiccan. She led a good tour, so Devin and I spared her life. There's also a Museum of Monsters from Horror Films if you feel like wasting some money.

As for food, you should get out of Salem before nightfall. You could be stuck there forever if you don't heed my advice. It's up to you, but don't take your chances. During the day, Salem is a quaint port town but it transforms into an evil and wicked place when the sun sets. Seriously, Devin and I barely made it out of Salem in time. The witches placed a spell on the roads, crossing them up and mislabeling the street signs to confuse us. Also, avoid the Maritime Museum. There was a lady there that I suspected of being a witch. Devin and I arrived at the historical museum, not knowing where to go. We asked for directions to the Salem Witch Museum. She got very angry and told us that the Salem Witch Museum wasn't really historically accurate and told us to check out some ship or something by the pier. She reluctantly gave us directions after her little speech. I figured out later that she was a witch. That's why she didn't want us to know about the Witch Museum and its contents. She figured a couple of smart lads like us would expose her for the witch that she was.

All the witch hunting aside, Salem is a lovely town. It was well known in its history as a sea port. The town is very navigable and family friendly (except after sundown). There's a very nice Commons area in the center of town with a gazebo, great site for a picnic of some kind or some baseball tossing or even bocce. Just make sure you get out of there by 6pm to be safe. If you're there in the winter, I would say 3pm at the latest.

Look what happened to Devin in broad daylight!