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!

In a town that seems to now embrace what was once a dark spot on its history, this Memorial is…read morepoignant and non commercial. Feels like a place to reflect and remember in a quiet way. There are lots of "stories" but the history reveals a movement that took Women and Men, young and old, mostly by hanging (not burned at the stake as sometimes is portrayed) though there was the one older gentleman who was pressed. A docent told us a bit about him and his refusal to plead which resulted in the "pressing", a legal process at the time. It occurred in a relatively short window of time with several individuals being hung on the same days. Each person is memorialized with a stone ledge and I took the opportunity to speak each one's name. Looked like folks were also leaving flowers and other tokens. If your time is limited, I would make this a priority.

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.

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.

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

Super well maintained memorial area to pay your respects. Each bench has the name of one of the…read moreinnocent who died during the witch trials and their way of death. I visited Witch House before visiting the memorial to become a little bit more knowledgeable about the Witch Trials. I would recommend visiting if you know about the Witch Trials and want to pay your respects

This was such a beautiful memorial, located right next to the old burying point cemetery. If you…read morehave the time it is definitely worth stopping by and seeing. You can look through the whole memorial in about 5 minutes or so stopping at each stone to read what is on them. There are trinkets on each stone which was a great touch. The cemetery is gated, and does apparently close early on Sundays. So I didn't get to do that one today.

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.

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.

Super cool historical experience. If you are a history buff and you are interested in what little…read moreremains of the Salem witch trials, then this is a must see. This is one of the only places still standing with a direct connection to the Salem witch trial. The grounds also hold the only known burial site of one of the victims of the trials. The docents were well informed and were kind enough to stand around answering our "history dork" questions.

If you are looking for a guided tour this isn't it. This is a self guided tour. Absolutely love the…read morehistory of this homestead. I would suggest learning a bit about Rebecca Nurse beforehand. There is a lovely old family cemetery attached as well.

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.