Salem Day Trip

Salem, MA Day Trip

Some of you may not know, I sure didn’t until I was researching, but Salem (the famous town where the witch trials were held) is a train ride away from Boston! I highly recommend taking the train (only $10 round trip if you take the commuter rail) to Salem to explore the city. Get there early to visit all the witchy shops and the Salem Witch Memorial Site! I highly recommend going to the wand shop in Salem! If you’re a fan of Harry Potter, you’ll absolutely love the vibes of this shop!

Stop by the Salem Witch Museum to hear about the interesting origins of the Witch Trials. Learn about the people that started it, the accusers, the accused, and how it all came to be. It’s extremely fascinating. Head over to the Peabody Essex museum if you need a break from all the witch talk to ponder on some art! Don’t touch it though, some of it was made with real human hair! Salem also has more to offer than witches though, head over to the Pirate Museum and get a feel of what it was like to be a pirate in Salem!

Don’t miss out, definitely stop by the Satanic Temple. Now, I know what you may be thinking. But honestly, this was probably one of my favorite stops of this entire trip! Everyone was so friendly and kind, and it was overall a fun experience and very different than what other museums have to offer. Lastly, before you head out, be sure to get a Ghost tour of Salem. One of the most haunted towns in America, you definitely have to hear the stories! Grab a frappe from Melt on your way there, it’s super creamy and delicious. Almost like a more milky milkshake!

When you’re back in Boston, stop by Bell in Hand! One of America’s oldest taverns, and such a life saver for late night bites when everything is closed! The food is delicious, make sure to get another cup of New England Clam Chowder!

Salem Day Trip Itinerary Recap

Salem Day Trip!
Salem Witch Trials Memorial
Salem Witch Museum
Shopping!
Peabody Essex Museum
Pirate Museum
Satanic Temple
Grab a Frappe from Melt!
Ghost Tour
Dinner: Bell in Hand Tavern