Okay, it’s August, I know that! But, I’m thinking Halloween. Because if you’re planning a getaway in October, you must start planning and reserving rooms now. And it doesn’t get better than Salem, Massachusetts for Halloween.
The truth is, you can go to Salem anytime. There’s lots to see and do. Learn about the famous witch hunts at the Salem Witch Museum, the House of Seven Gables tour is a must-do whether you’ve read the book or not, visit any number of houses that purportedly housed witches back in the 17th century, and if you do go, be sure to visit the trash menagerie at the Peabody Essex Museum.
But getting back to Halloween in Salem, the City is in Halloween-mode for the entire month of October. New this year–
Runnin’ From the Devil Road Race
A new road race is in the works for Halloween morning, and, naturally, it will have an unusual, only-in-the-Witch-City twist. “We’re going to have devils hidden behind the course that will jump out and scare people,”
Other things to look forward to: Costume Balls, Parades, Haunted Houses, Psychic Fairs, Unique Shops, Intriguing Bookshops, Wax Museum, and plenty of good eats and treats.
Oh, I just love Halloween. Don’t you?
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Thanks for the great blog post about Salem in October! Your readers can still find mid-week rooms at the inns, hotels & B&Bs for this October, and a few rare weekend rooms may be available. Visit http://www.salem.org and http://www.hauntedhappenings.org.
We’d love to send people the official guide to Haunted Happenings – just send us a request with your mailing address at info@hauntedhappenings.org!