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Unusual Attractions in Salem

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The Witch House of Salem

One of the only structures left with direct ties to the Salem witchcraft trials of 1692.

Salem, Massachusetts

Count Orlok’s Nightmare Gallery

A collection of full-size movie monsters opened to the public.

Salem, Massachusetts

House of the Seven Gables

The 340-year-old house that inspired the classic Nathaniel Hawthorne novel.

Salem, Massachusetts

The Satanic Temple

The headquarters in Salem doubles as an occult art gallery.

Salem, Massachusetts

Witch Dungeon Museum

Experience the hysteria of a 17th century witch hunt through goofy reenactments and wax dummies that should probably be burned at the stake.

Salem, Massachusetts

Statue of Elizabeth Montgomery

Statue in Salem of the woman who starred as the witch Samantha in the sitcom "Bewitched."

Salem, Massachusetts

Salem Witch Board Museum

A museum dedicated exclusively to the lore and history of ouija boards.

Salem, Massachusetts

Herb Mackey's Metal Sculpture Yard

One man’s hobby is another man’s world of metal wonders.

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Unique Food & Drink in Salem

Chop Suey Sandwich

In the 19th century, Chinese immigrants developed an early New England fusion sandwich that is divisive as it is salty.

Gibralters Rock Candy

One of America's earliest candies is still available to buy.

Whistle-Belly Vengeance

Colonial Americans would try anything to revive bad beer.

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Dark Arts, Modern Visions: A Self-Led Exploration of Salem

Experience two days of tricks and treats as you wind your way through the storied streets and contemporary emporiums of “witch city.”

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