Sold me a fish earlier this year with epistylis which infected my tank and then died, later…read moreadmitting they were having an active epistylis outbreak (they accept fish from hobbyists but dont quarantine well I guess). Some time later, I special ordered a specific kind of fish, which came in after a long wait, only to have one of the fish deformed - not their fault, but weird kinda judgy vibes gotten from the employee that was helping me that day when I didn't end up wanting them. Placed another special order for the same kind of fish, hopefully not deformed this time, never heard back from them. Last encounter was maybe a month or two back, went in to look for another kind of fish and plants, and was met by a worker who seemed pretty uninterested in being there/helping me. Overall weird vibes here and it's always kind of gross/wet/filthy. I want to like and support the local fish store but honestly I've had better experiences at both pet quarters and petco by the mall (which is a pretty low bar).

Dirty and expensive, very disappointed going there. The guy in the store care less to help or…read morewelcome people coming to his store

They have a great selection of items and they are very knowledgeable and helpful,Prices are also…read morevery reasonable.

Healthy fish and a nice small storefront. I've always seen decent prices and never had a sick fish…read morefrom here.

Great store with some really amazing corals, these people really know how to maintain a saltwater…read morereef and help you improve your own.

This store is almost an hour drive for me and still my "go to". The cleanliness of their system is…read moreunsurpassed. Couldn't ask for a friendlier more knowledgeable owner/staff or a better selection of everything I need/want. Thank you LTR! I'll be back soon! -Jeff

When in Salem, you have to do something bewitching so I came to this museum to learn about the…read moreSalem Witch Trials. It's housed in a historic church and is quite pretty outside. We got tickets through the GoCity card, and had to make our reservations for a time slot slot the day before. We arrived and checked in, got our sticker, and then waited at a second area to enter the museum when it was our turn. First part of the "tour" was a presentation of the history of the trials with creepy looking mannequins on display. I recommend you sit on the stools in the center of the room for best viewing as you have to rotate around left on your seat to see each display as they are presented. It's actually quite informative but the presentation of it was kind of cheesy to be honest. After that is over, you are taken to the back end of the museum where there are exhibits about how witches are presented in movies (ie the witches of Oz), and defining witch hunting then and now. There's a gift shop for all things witchy at the end.

​If you've seen photos of Salem, you've seen this building. The massive, gothic, red-brick church…read moreexterior is easily the most iconic photo op in the city. Inside, however, the vibe is a bit of a time capsule. It feels like a mix between a theater and a history classroom--very "vintage 1970s" but in a way that feels like a Salem rite of passage. ​ ​The museum is divided into two parts: ​The Main Show: You sit in a large, darkened room while life-sized dioramas light up around the perimeter to a narrated soundtrack. It tells the story of the 1692 trials with a lot of drama. It's definitely "campy" and a bit dated, but it's a solid, digestible overview of the history. ​The Guided Exhibit: After the show, a staff member leads you through a second area that explains the evolving image of "the witch" through time. This part felt much more modern and actually touched on some interesting social themes like scapegoating. ​Duration: Plan for about 1 hour total. ​Booking: This is the most important tip--book your tickets online in advance! Especially in the shoulder seasons or October, they sell out hours (or days) ahead. Don't expect to just walk up to the door and get in. ​Price: At around $19, it's a bit pricier than the smaller museums, but it's the "big one" that most people feel they have to check off their list.

Top notch experience! They are very well organized from the instructions you receive after…read moreregistering to the check-in process and parking for $5 for the duration of your trip. It was great that it was a live narration rather than a recording. So many interesting facts along the way. We took the shoals island tour that included 1 hour at Star Island. The option to take a 1/2 hour tour or explore on your own for about an hour was available. Plenty of time to look around. Snacks and drinks available in boats are affordable or you can bring your own snacks. Overall a great experience.

We went on the M/V Thomas Laighton to and from Star Island…read more These folks are tops in their business. Not only a pleasant trip but also a superb narration of the historical significance of the details and also the points of interest along the route. Comfortable, full bar, snacks and great views.

I have only positive things to say about PetSmart in Saugus. I brought my dog, Chloe, there…read morerecently to be groomed. She had been there many times before. The groomer noticed that Chloe began to behave strangely and when she picked her up noticed that her snout was cold and that her gums and tongue were white. They immediately took her to Saugus Animal Hospital. When she arrived there, Chloe's blood pressure was extremely low. She was very sick and we had to rush her to Mass. Veterinary Referral Hospital in Woburn. There we learned that Chloe had an aggressive form of cancer and was bleeding internally and had fluid around her heart. We were blindsided by this. Chloe had shown no signs of anything being wrong. She appeared to be a happy and healthy 7 year old dog. We said our goodbyes and she was euthanized. I want to give special thanks to Dr. Bloom at Saugus Animal Hospital. She did everything she could for Chloe. Also, my heartfelt gratitude to Jennifer, the groomer at PetSmart and to Anthony, the store manager. They went above and beyond. They stayed at Saugus Animal Hospital until we left. They were both visibly upset. Anthony followed up with me the next day. PetSmart paid for Chloe's cremation and urn. They certainly didn't have to. They had done nothing wrong. But, it was a very kind gesture. Thank you again to all involved. RIP Chloe...the sweetest dog.

Your cashier who's an older woman is the most rudest person I've ever encountered at your store…read more This is 3 weeks in a row now, she needs to be nicer or else get another job!! She's awful!! And very mean. This happened for the third time tonight

I love being on the water, so anytime I visit a place that's on the water, I naturally have to take…read morea cruise (or be on the water somehow.) Booking this was super easy through my CityPass. We were already next door at the aquarium so it was very easy to get here. The line was a bit confusing because they said that they would tell us where to go but I had to go to the box office to find out. She was actually quite rude and not helpful, so we ended up just joining the line we saw because we figured it was it. It was, so all was well. The boarding process was easy enough and we boarded the ship pretty quickly, even with the photos being taken at the beginning. The boat itself was a little bit worse for wear and smelled weird but we went up top on the highest deck so we were outside. The chairs up there were also pretty worse for the wear but it was good enough. I loved the guides dad jokes and weird humor. He made it all better and I appreciated that. To be honest, weird jokes make it much easier to remember the historical facts and my husband is still spouting some it it to this day.

I was super excited to visit the East Coast from Maine to Boston with the hopes of taking the old…read moreman to see some whales! Guess what, whale watching season had not started as we came to early. Good news we avoided the crowds, bad news some things were not open. Arrive into Boston and look at taking a tour and lo and behold, that weekend is the first weekend for Boston! So, we book those tickets for that morning and are out on the boat in less than 1 hour from start to finish. Waiting in line, a breeze! Getting tickets, a breeze! The crew was amazing and happy to see all of us (it was the first weekend of whale watching)! Our captain took us out and spent the longest time with us on the water as it was difficult to catch those whales! We were able to see a couple of brief glimpses, which really made the entire trip worth it. As we were going back to shore, we were told that our tickets would be reissued for another tour with them since we had really seen whales on the tour. That was amazing! Best part of the trip, the lovely Linneea who seriously had the best voice and demeanor for talking about the whales. You could really feel her passion and empathy for the creatures through her voice! WONDERFUL EXPERIENCE. I was even out on the side and the captain peaked over to say he was hoping that we would find some whales today! They really do care about the experience but also about the sanctity of the whales and their environment. PROS Good sized ship Good areas to whale watch Restroom facilities Food/drink available Depending on the time, take a sweater BEST CREW AROUND CONS Parking to get to the boat!

The Home of Fish Jesus!…read more OK me and my roommates have dubbed the aquarium guy at this Petco Fish Jesus, because I have never seen someone who cares so much about fish! He actually took the time to hand write down what we should do when our tank got a disease called Ick. He has taught us how to take care of our fish properly and really actually cares about his job. Unlike most fish stores there isn't some snotty teenager tossing your fish into bags. Go here and meet Fish Jesus, I think his name is Dave.

Beware of store! Butchered my dog didn't listen my instructions. Then says sorry. I paid 70$…read moreoffered no refund. Maybe next time. Won't be a next time!!​

Accompanied our seven year old grandson, who was in search of a fish to add to his 10 gallon tank,…read moreto Fish Mike Aquatics today. Inasmuch as he was spending his own hard earned money, this was a very big decision which took 45 minutes. I think before he had made a determination, he had asked every single employee a multitude of questions. Each one was more than patient and very knowledgeable as to what fish would do well in his tank along with the fish he already had. Definitely a ten star experience. Thank you.

The customer service is horrible. I bought a couple fish about 48 hours ago and some of them got…read morewhite spots and I searched online - it might be fungus. I drove 40mins (one way) to the store and the girl said "it looks ok to me". I asked can she switch the ones with the white spots, then she said "we can't take fish back especially you suspect that they are sick". I said "but you were sure they are not sick!" she went: "you can get 50% refund if we test your water, but can't be this water - it can't have any fish in it". At the end I gave up; I really cannot figure out her logic. I cannot afford another trip of 1.5 hours round-trip to send in water sample either. She even went "if they are sick, now all your fishes in the tank got it". - Very helpful. I am extremely disappointed as I have been with the store for more than 5 years. I only hope my other fishes in my tank did not get it