The first time I experienced Salem, Massachusetts, over 15 years ago, I came as a tourist. The 45,000-person town became so near and dear to me that I never stopped returning.
It didn’t take long for my husband to fall in love with Salem as well, so we decided to get a Witch City address of our own in 2021.
The town, best known as the backdrop of the 1692 witch trials, draws a huge influx of visitors every October, when it hosts its annual monthlong Haunted Happenings Festival.
As a Salem resident, I see many newcomers arrive ready to dive into witchcraft and explore the historic streets without doing proper research.
Here’s what I think…
