Unmissable Places to Visit In Massachusetts

06 Old Salem

Particularly around Halloween, Salem is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the state. Thanks to its reputation as Witch City, the town puts on over 500 events - from costume parties and parades to séances and ghost tours.

Salem still offers plenty to do the rest of the year, however. Chestnut Street is a beautiful walk and is famous for being the first planned street in America. Many of the houses have plaques which give you more information about the residents and people who built these Federal-style mansions.

The city aims to educate visitors on the troubled past, particularly the events of 1692 and 1693. The Salem Witch Trials led to the execution of 14 women and five men, on the suspicion they were witches.

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