It's a fun, cool statue and a good place for a photo op. Our teenagers enjoyed it even though they had never heard of Bewitched. Personally I was a big fan of the show as a child so I thought it was great. read more

A MUST DO! The Bewitched Statue is a Must Do when visiting Salem Massachusetts. Everybody who passes by the statue takes a photo or a selfie here. It seems like everyone knows who Samantha is from seniors to Kids which is very surprising. It is a small statue dedicated to Elizabeth Montgomery who played Samantha Stephens In the hit iconic TV Show Bewitched. The show was extremely popular when it aired in the 60s & the 70s. The premise of the show was about a beautiful good witch with magical powers who marries an ordinary mortal man & tries her best to lead the life of a typical suburban housewife of that time. Samantha visited Salem in an episode of the show. I won't ruin it for you but that episode showcases Salem & even gives you a peak inside one of the spookiest houses in America - The House of Seven Gables. Below the statue you will see 3 stars. The first star says Elizabeth Montgomery as Samantha Stephens. The Second Star says Hair of Gold, Eyes that Twinkle A Nose that Neatly Twitched, Clever, Charming and Enchanting Samantha left us all Bewitched. The Third Star says Presented by the People of TV Land. Now just in time to get you in the Trick or Treat Spirit for Halloween Roku is Streaming for FREE The Eight Seasons of Bewitched from 1964-1972 on the Roku Channel. You can binge watch them all or go to Season 7 Episode #3 from 1970 that is the episode where Samantha visits Salem. The show is titled The Salem Saga. It will surely put you in a Witchy Mood for Halloween. It used to be, you had to have Mega Bucks & be really rich to have The Good Life, not anymore. The Game has changed. You've Been Upgraded. Now You Can Live Like A King On A Limited Budget! read more

It's only a statue but if you are in the area, why not view it but once again it's only a statue. I would not go out of my way to see it unless you are a huge Elizabeth Montgomery fan. No historical value unless you are a fan of the movie show. read more

today we were in salem, ma. and one of the things we saw, was this beautiful statue. b witch was a great show. and Elizabeth Montgomery was a truly beautiful and talented actress. if your a fan of b witch, it is worth a trip. read more

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cool statue. pretty iconic. right in the middle of downtown. the vibes are always lively around here!

I know that many feel that this statue belittles the sacrifices of those that died in the witch trials. But at the same time I was such a big fan of this show, I couldn't leave town without stopping to see it! it brought a smile to my face and I am so glad to have seen it in person. If you loved the show, you should stop by too! read more

I think it's pretty lame to pick and rate poorly a statue! *rolls eyes* This is not meant to trivialize the Salem Witch hunt or trials. This is to pay tribute to a show that is a huge part of pop culture and filmed several episodes in Salem. It's not meant to be a statement on the history of the city. I think the statue is fun, and whenever I have out of town guests that want me to take them around Salem, the first thing they ask to see first is this statue. read more

So happy I was able to see the statue to commemorate a tribute to tv history Samantha a fun loving witch. I grew up watching the reruns and was one of my fave shows. read more

Bewitched Statue - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - Salem, Massachusetts

What nobody mentioned in all the controversy - you know, "you're trivializing the terrible history of the Witch Trials" versus "we're from TV" - is just how blisteringly ugly this statue is. Wow. I mean, it's just so...ugly. read more

Bewitched Statue - Are statues usually this lumpy? - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - Salem, Massachusetts

Really people? Really? It's a statute. It looks like the lady from Bewitched. Which was a great show (until they changed Darrin and put it in color). Relax already. read more

I love Bewitched and since Samantha and I share a name I knew whenever I made it to Salem I had to stop by. The statue is centrally located on the arcade of shops and is a great place to start a walk around the town. read more

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Wow, the things you can review! Seriously, five years elite and I was unaware I could review a statue. Gah, I love this place! Ok, minus one star because Samantha looks like Willam Dafoe, although I do find that kind of amusing so I think I'll add the star back in. To say that this statue makes light of the witch trials would be missing the point. Yup it's story time with uncle Christopher. so go grab your cookies and milk and make sure you pee cuz I'm not gunna stop talking just because you need a bathroom break. Ready? Good, cuz I'm starting anyway. Back in the day, Salem was this sleepy little burg not unlike the void I grew up in, except that Salem is on the water and had a dark history that the townie's didn't talk about all the time because they had moved on with their lives. The, one day, in the magical year of 1970 the cast and crew from Bewitched showed up to shoot several episodes where Samantha attended a witch conference in Salem. They stayed at the Hawthorne, rode around in local taxis, ate at the local restuarants and everyone was pretty stoked. Their little town was gunna be featured on a hit TV show and whata creative twist! Then the tourists showed up. Ohhhhh how did the tourists show up (in fact the little buggers are still showing up!). Problem was, there weren't an witches. Nope. Sorry. No witche. Salem was not yet a mecca for the occultically inclined, so the tourists wandered around in pointy hats and went home. Then one day Laurie Cabot said "Aw yeah? No witches?" and made the great trek from Boston to salem, dropped her witchy bag and opened Crow Haven Corner and sold all sorts of witchy. . . things while starting the "Salem tradition" of witchcraft. Fast forward to right now. Can you imagine a town without all of that? I mean really? Why do YOU go to salem? To look at all the old houses? To eat at your favorite mexican joint? NO! You go to salem for the ktichy witchy stuff like everyone else and if it wasn't for Samantha NONE of that would be there. So, HUZZAH I say unto this statue. Thank you Samantha Stevens for setting in motion a chain of events that helpd to craft a new economy and vibe for the city of Salem. You, muhdear, deserve it! read more

How can anyone rate a statue of Samantha Stephens (Elizabeth Montgomery) from Bewitched anything less than 5 stars, especially in Salem, MA?! She is the perfect image of the American witch. One of my favorite shows, we had to take a picture together! read more

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Ah yes the Salem Witches. I remember when they picketed that Anjelica Huston movie "The Witches" outside the Museum place theater back in '90. They said it gave them a bad image and they wanted to be taken seriously. Of course a good amount of them walk around the city wearing capes and heavy eye liner while carrying carved staffs but don't stare they're just trying to blend in. Now it's the Bewitched statue that's bothering them. I can't help but think that if they didn't call attention to it people would just think it's a statue about a TV show.Which is what it is. Who cares. read more

Very cool statue depicting the iconic Samantha from bewitched. Located right in downtown Salem and sure to pull in crowds for lots of photo ops. read more

Bewitched Statue - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - Salem, Massachusetts

I love this super cute statue, it's how I know that i've "arrived" in Salem!!!

This statue reminds me Cheers. It is a gimmick to keep tourists occupied and more likely to waste money in the immediate ever. The thing about Cheers is, they sell beer. This lame statue does not. So yea this statue sucks. The only reason why I gave this two stars is because I grew up watching Bewitched and I Dream of Jeanie as a kid and still remember and like both shows. read more

It's a nice photo op. It's located in front of some restaurants and is a nice view when dining.

If your only interest is getting to this statue-it's not worth the ride. The statue is small but a wonderful kooky reminder of all things witchy. However, the town of salem as many things to over all year round and worth multiple visits. restaurants, shopping, great Halloween fair, trolley tours and architecture, the port and historical house tours. lots to see and do. read more

A wonderful tribute to a beautiful and generous woman who continues to entertain us!

Y'know, about the controversy about trivializing the Witchcraft Hysteria of 1692, yes I agree, but picking on this statue is like worrying if that Dixie cup full of fresh water you threw into the Atlantic Ocean is going to affect the ocean's salt levels. I mean, come on people, this is Salem Mass, a very tacky place when it comes to forgetting the tragedy of the accused Puritans. This statue is just another silly thing. There are very weird and macabre statues glorifying murderers (also known as war heroes) and how about that Mount Rushmore? White guys carved into sacred Native American rocks? Perspective! Use it or lose it. Joanna is so right--the statue is pretty darn ugly at that. read more

I came. I saw. I left. Thats about it in a nutshell. It is kinda small. I was expecting something bigger. Nice location. Not much else to say about it. I wouldn't go rushing to see, but if you happen to be there take a look. read more

As much as this statue may have been controversial when it was first erected, I have grown to think of it as a welcoming beacon when I enter downtown Salem As Salem is one of my favorite towns in New England, I always get a warm feeling when I see it. I believe it is also a reminder of how the meaning of the word "witch" in Salem, and in the world, has metamorphosed over time. I am happy to see that even those who originally criticized the statue, have now excepted it and realized that it is not meant to downplay the seriousness of Salem's past. read more

Though I love the original TV witch Samantha, and it was very cool taking a photo with the iconic bewitched...I do, in sorts, think it takes away from the entire history point of the witch trials. If you're going to Salem to learn of the Real witch trials, this statue has nothing to do with those. It was still fun to see it, the little square area that the statue is placed is very cool and quaint. I'm in love with this little historical town! read more

worst tourist comment overheard ever - on the Samantha statue: "finally a fitting tribute to the history in Salem" so so so wrong I give it 2 stars because it really is a landmark, someone was telling us where the new Upper Crust was and said its right behind the Samantha Statue, and we knew where it was read more

The Samantha statue came to Salem for one obvious reason: Salem was a focus-point for the show's 7th season. The show's contribution to Salem were immense, albeit little acknowledged. The Bewitched visit to Salem in 1970 opened Salem up for a world-wide audience and made the city even more popular. I personally know several people who visited Salem specifically to stay at the Hawthorne Hotel, where Liz Montgomery stayed, and to visit the statue! read more

I think this statue is a really nasty slap in the face of the people who died in Salem in 1692. We were supposed to honor these people, and a few years later we throw up a statue of some unrelated actress that has nothing to do with Salem other than the use of its name. When we address things like the murder of innocent people with a jovial statue from a television show, what kind of message is that sending our children? I'm not usually so serious but WTF? I grew up in Salem and it has a morbid history. Tourists will come to learn the history, they don't need a freaking stupid, tacky statue to get them to come. When I was at SHS, my friends would pull funny pranks to lighten the mood of the town - and I fully encourage Salem's youth to have its way with that statue - come on! Get the eggs out! read more