It's free and interesting. You can see how the iron works ran back in the day. Great guided tour…read more Definitely worth visiting.

Free national park. Quiet, clean, and so much knowledge here. I love how this was 1600s and then…read moresomeone restored it in the 1950s. Rangers are kind and patient.

As a fan of Hocus Pocus (it's one of my favorite Halloween movies!), I was very much looking…read moreforward to visiting Allison's house. While I didn't enter the house, it was great to see the exterior and take photos from outside. The Ropes Mansion garden is free to enter, and is accessible through an arched pathway at the side of the mansion. The garden, while small, is beautiful and tranquil to walk through, complete with plenty of roses and a small pond. It's a great spot to take tourist photos as well. A must-visit for Hocus Pocus fans!

We almost didn't make it see the Ropes Mansion before heading back home last week, but we decided…read moreour trip wouldn't be complete if we didn't see it. Do you remember in the movie when Dani and Max are outside the mansion just staring up at it in awe? That was me. The infamous mansion where Allison lives is a sight that can't be missed! It is located in a residential neighborhood at the very end of the street, but it is worth the quick detour away from the hustle and bustle of the tourist area. We came later in the evening so were only able to get a couple of night time shots - we wanted to get one of us in front of it, but a tour group was coming through at the same time and we didn't want to be too distracting. I'm not sure if they ever do tours inside, I believe the Ropes Mansion is owned by the Essex Museum, but the outside was definitely enough for me. If you're a fan of Hocus Pocus, this is a must stop!

After visiting the Salem Witch Museum, we had to come here to visit the Salem Witch Trials…read moreMemorial. A little sad what the ladies went through during this dark time in our history. Women were mistreated during this horrible period. Glad we were able to visit the Salem Witch Trials Memorial to pay our respect to those who had their lives taken because of the fear of witchcraft. It's great to know they dedicated this area to the memory of those who lost their lives at such a young age. If you get a chance to visit Salem, don't miss the opportunity to visit this somber spot known as the Salem Witch Trials Memorial.

The Salem Witch Trials Memorial was definitely on our list of things to check out while in Salem…read moreand I'm so glad we did. So much history and emotions when wondering this self guided area that you can take your time walking through. There are stone ledges for each person who was accused and killed because of witchcraft. Each stone ledge lists their name, the date they passed away and how. I liked seeing the flowers and offerings on each stone ledge - it gave the feeling that these people have never been forgotten about even after all of these years. There is also a cemetery all around the memorial site as well as the Samuel Pickman House. If you know about the history of Salem or are interested in learning more, I would highly suggest visiting the Memorial and paying your respects.

Let light be your guide to safe travels and coming home!…read more Here in the Salem Harbor stands a light house only about twenty feet high. The light house is not open to the public from the outside. Guests to the water front can walk around the light house. Pose for a picture. Pick up seashells. In a great year, 1977; the national park service actually acquired this property. The light house is at the end of the derby wharf. It allows ships to come home and into the harbor safely . Wave your hands high as we soak up the water and all that salty air. As I watch individuals play along the water front it's hard not to smile and laugh. The twins make fun noises of joy. It's a sort of dance with life that makes me feel alive. Life is this beautiful gift, all the circumstances that has transformed us to this moment were worthy of wonder and joy. Close your eyes, imagine that salty air . The smells of the sea, your breath in rhythms of happy as your heart beats. The waves crash against the shore . If only the smiles were mine. I live in the moment with the children. For it is their happiness that is mine. If life seized right now, I would be happy that we shared this happiness.

Neat little place to visit. Be careful if yoi bring your dog as there was a lot of broken glass on…read morethe side of the pathway and the coast.

The Bewitched statue of Elizabeth Montgomery, who portrayed the witch Samantha Stephens in the…read more1964 TV sitcom "Bewitched," is an iconic landmark in Salem! I got really lucky that I was able to get pictures of on a late August afternoon/early evening without swarms of tourist crowds. There are walking tours that will visit the statue as a stop. Definitely get a picture here while you're visiting Salem!

Easy to get to and on a weekday easy to find parking . People offer to take your picture even .read more

While in Salem Massachusetts we found the Witchcraft Victims Monument in Danvers MA. There is no…read moresignage directing you towards the village when it was over played Noël Teel & I visited while Tony helped the baby! Tony Vanoy Lisa Diane Boyce-Vanoy Dale Lisa Vanoy

A very somber place. It's on a one-way street. Not much parking there. It's off the beaten path…read more Commercial tours are not allowed to go there. We had the place to ourselves. Nice time to reflect on the tragedy. There's a small memorial plaque for each person that was killed.

My friends and I really enjoyed our tour with Mikayla! She was the absolute best at storytelling…read moreand history. We learned so much and appreciated her enthusiasm on what was a bitter cold, rainy day! Thank you!

I had a great time on my ghost tour with Sam. It was a little awkward as I was the only one on the…read moretour. In a way, I'm thankful they still ran the tour, but on the other hand, I wouldn't have minded if they had re-scheduled. Being the only one on it made it a little awkward. That said, Sam was great and theatric and was a blast, you can tell he really likes what he does. I didn't seem to catch any ghosts in the pictures I took, but overall, I still enjoyed myself and had a better time on this tour than I did on another I took with a different company earlier in the year.

Great place to spend the day. Salem witch trials section now has a permanent home at PEM…read more Parking Off street and metered lot available Staff So nice and cheerful despite the busy season ending Cafe Cafe is great for lunch or snacks Bathroom So clean and organized Coat check So great to have and free of charge. Wheelchairs, walkers and strollers available if needed.

Wow! What an experience!! This is such a cool place!! I was so impressed! The museum goes on like a…read moresort of maze that flows effortlessly into each section, all tying together. You'll hardly ever need to turn around the layout is pretty impressive. It's immaculately clean and there's a bathroom around every corner it seems. If you have other reservations in Salem and need to cut your museum visit short, no worries because they give you a tag that gives you all day access to come back. This is an absolute must see when visiting Salem! Give yourself 1.5 hours minimum.

What a great experience!…read more We had the tour to ourselves. The snow turned everyone away. The house is super interesting and our guide was great! If you are in the area, highly recommend a tour. Side note: we used our library card and received 50% off of admission.

My train was delayed, so I ended up missing my tour by 15 minutes. Although the staff told me it…read morewas possible to join if you were within 15 minutes of the tour time, by the time I got to the ticket desk, it was a few minutes too late, and they were strict and unfortunately wouldn't allow me to join. Otherwise I was able to wander the garden/grounds and explore the other smaller houses which were also beautiful, peaceful, historic, and informative. Although many parts of Salem were already insanely crowded with many lines outside, the grounds were not too crowded when I went in the morning on a Saturday in October. I probably spent about 45 minutes visiting the grounds.

Great tour guide. She controlled the chatty Cathy in our group asking off the wall questions with…read morekindness and d a firm redirect. The tour was a tad long because of this but the guide was knowledgeable and I learned more about Salem than just the witch stuff. It seems like you walk around town all Over but then after the tour I realized we were actually in a pretty small area and everything was actually pretty close together

To be honest, this may have been the best walking tour I've ever done. Our tour guide, Sarah Black,…read morewas extraordinary. - Smart - Funny - Clever - Clear - Answered every question - Very easy to listen to - Really good speaking voice and personality I even liked that she threw a little bit of shade on the terrible tourist traps in the city. Honestly, I thought Sarah must've been an actor or something because she was so engaging. Nope. She's a local historian. Awesome. Overall, very informative and fun. I would absolutely recommend Sarah Black and the Bewitched Tour for anyone looking for a great tour of the city of Salem.