7 Things We Love About Salem, MA

7 Things to Love About Salem, MA SPIRITS, CEMETERIES, AND PSYCHICS Founded in 1626,Salem Massachusetts has been attracting pilgrims from all parts of the world. Glorious seaside views, a charming old town, and a history haunted by the infamous witchcrafttrials keep us coming back for more. Here are 7 things we love. Favorite Haunts 2 1 1. Ye Olde Pepper Companie. 2.0ld Burying Pt. Cemetery. 3. House of the Seven Gables.4. Derby Wharf. Ye Olde Pepper Companie Manufactuing Contectioner 5. Witch Trial Memorial Here Lyes Interd ehe Bocz of MJOHN HIGGINSOA Tea of Salena jarsh Aged457 ears oril the 4 YINNOGE AM WRONGED. OLD-FASIHO NED SWEETS NATHANIEL HAWTHORNE'S FAVORITE HAUNT Tour the House of the Seven 1 Try American's oldest candy recipes at America's oldest candy company, Ye Olde Pepper Companie. 122 Derby St. Gables, reputed to be haunted and the inspiration for the Hawthorne book of the same name. www.7gables.org/ STROLL THE DERBY WHARF HOISTA BREW Spirits of seafarers may clamber out of the water and onto the pier, wandering near the 1871 lighthouse. Managed by the National Parks Service, the wharf is lined With interpretative displays from ye olde seafaring days. 4 Seasonal blueberry beer is just one of the many brews available at the Salem Beer Works.278 Derby Street. 978.745.BEER http://beerworks.net/ OLD BURYING POINT CEMETERY GET PSYCHIC 6. This hauntingly lovely old cemetery is a peaceful place for reflection, and the site of the Witch The downtown shopping area is a delightful mix of quirky occult stores, tarot readers, and antiques. But don't limit yourselfto the shops on the pedestrian walk near the Witch Trials Memorial. Trials Memorial, giant stone paving slabs with declarations of innocence by the accused. Liberty Street. PIRATES, WITCHCRAFT, AND FINE ART The Salem witch trials are memorialized in the Witch History Museum, Witch Dungeon, Salem Witch Museum and more. Salem has a pirate museum, too. But if you're looking for a quiet escape, check out the light-filled atrium atthe Peabody-Essex Museum.161 Essex Street. http://www.pem.org/visit/ In 1692, the daughter and niece of Reverend Samuel Parris of Salem Village fell ill.The girls failed to improve, and the village doctor, William Griggs, diagnosed their ailment:bewitchment. Thus began a series of trials and accusations fueled by politics, fear, religion and family feuds. Inthe end, 19 men and women were hanged, and Giles Corey was pressed to death beneath stones. Seven other accused died in prison. The Metaphysical Detective http://kirstenweiss.com 7 Things to Love About Salem, MA SPIRITS, CEMETERIES, AND PSYCHICS Founded in 1626,Salem Massachusetts has been attracting pilgrims from all parts of the world. Glorious seaside views, a charming old town, and a history haunted by the infamous witchcrafttrials keep us coming back for more. Here are 7 things we love. Favorite Haunts 2 1 1. Ye Olde Pepper Companie. 2.0ld Burying Pt. Cemetery. 3. House of the Seven Gables.4. Derby Wharf. Ye Olde Pepper Companie Manufactuing Contectioner 5. Witch Trial Memorial Here Lyes Interd ehe Bocz of MJOHN HIGGINSOA Tea of Salena jarsh Aged457 ears oril the 4 YINNOGE AM WRONGED. OLD-FASIHO NED SWEETS NATHANIEL HAWTHORNE'S FAVORITE HAUNT Tour the House of the Seven 1 Try American's oldest candy recipes at America's oldest candy company, Ye Olde Pepper Companie. 122 Derby St. Gables, reputed to be haunted and the inspiration for the Hawthorne book of the same name. www.7gables.org/ STROLL THE DERBY WHARF HOISTA BREW Spirits of seafarers may clamber out of the water and onto the pier, wandering near the 1871 lighthouse. Managed by the National Parks Service, the wharf is lined With interpretative displays from ye olde seafaring days. 4 Seasonal blueberry beer is just one of the many brews available at the Salem Beer Works.278 Derby Street. 978.745.BEER http://beerworks.net/ OLD BURYING POINT CEMETERY GET PSYCHIC 6. This hauntingly lovely old cemetery is a peaceful place for reflection, and the site of the Witch The downtown shopping area is a delightful mix of quirky occult stores, tarot readers, and antiques. But don't limit yourselfto the shops on the pedestrian walk near the Witch Trials Memorial. Trials Memorial, giant stone paving slabs with declarations of innocence by the accused. Liberty Street. PIRATES, WITCHCRAFT, AND FINE ART The Salem witch trials are memorialized in the Witch History Museum, Witch Dungeon, Salem Witch Museum and more. Salem has a pirate museum, too. But if you're looking for a quiet escape, check out the light-filled atrium atthe Peabody-Essex Museum.161 Essex Street. http://www.pem.org/visit/ In 1692, the daughter and niece of Reverend Samuel Parris of Salem Village fell ill.The girls failed to improve, and the village doctor, William Griggs, diagnosed their ailment:bewitchment. Thus began a series of trials and accusations fueled by politics, fear, religion and family feuds. Inthe end, 19 men and women were hanged, and Giles Corey was pressed to death beneath stones. Seven other accused died in prison. The Metaphysical Detective http://kirstenweiss.com