For all those who are visiting Salem MA, i thought i would put together some links to help plan your trip.
If you are planning to visit during Halloween in the Witch City please do expect to pay for parking.
A word of advice - Do not park on streets where the orange Resident Only signs are up. You will get ticketed and maybe towed. The residents of Salem are very protective of their parking spaces. (Much like George Costanza of Seinfeld!) Parking is precious here. There is just not enough. If you really want to experience the insanity of the parking be here during a snow storm when the city declares a Blue Light Parking Ban Emergency.
If you are visiting for one day during October, take the train into Salem instead of driving. It will save money, time and your sanity.
Expect to walk a lot! Once you park that car you will not be able to move it until you leave. Wear comfy shoes and warm clothing under your costumes.
Hotels fill up way before October. The prices soar as well. Best to stay in a neighboring city like Beverly or Danvers and take the train in or plan your trip a year in advance.
Enjoy your stay!
Here are a few sites that may help:
Destination Salem www.salem.org
The Salem Witch Museum https://salemwitchmuseum.com/
Peabody Essex Museum https://www.pem.org/
Salem Maritime National History https://www.nps.gov/sama/index.htm
Salem Witch Trials Memorial http://www.salemweb.com/memorial/memorial.php
