Salem, Mass.......

Land of the Witches.........lol. Some would say I gravitate to the place, because I belong---going home for a visit. lol

I love Salem. Reason being .. when I go to Boston and stay with my lovely Bostonian family there----we always plan a trip together to Salem.
With all that Boston has to offer---alot----and travel-stay time limited--this has to tell you that Salem is special.
It is!!!!

This last time, was two weeks before Halloween--and plan on-if that is when you intend to visit-the month of October---to realize that Salem will be packed. Packed full of tourists...weekdays are far better...unless you like a mad mob.....lol. nah....kidding.

Parking will be available-this may involve walking for some distance....to reach the main drag/destination.

Our first destination was the Lobster Shanty and a Lobster-tini-(saw this place on Food Network) --was awesome...the food incredible..and costumed pets were sooo cute while waiting for a table...and the servers are so funny and nice.
    I had baked Halibut-a side of Slaw-red-drenched in spices and vinegar...was very good. I also had a Cuevro Gold Margarita--hold the Triple sec----the Bartender added orange juice to flavor----I was walking tipsey for a wee bit after leaving---these folks don't hold the CG.....yea!!!!

It was cool weather, but not cold...layer clothing  when in Boston---good rule of thumb.

While we were walking to the Shanty---we saw so many peeps dressed up for Halloween--Salem is a place for free-souls--a place to dress up in a crazy or cute or scary costume and frolic in the street.....
We also saw some people giving rousing ( or one could say grousing ) versions of "hell and damnation" speeches---taking you back to the time of the  Trials.
 While on the opposing corner a "love thy neighbor" speech--no matter what or who he is.....makes you think.

Once again----get a street map-what I truly love is that if you walk into any shop-( my experience was with Hex--the shopkeepers are sooo nice and will give you a city brochure--street map included and will direct you)

The Salem Brewery-Beer Works is a place to visit....a must see-drink...hearty fare and many different flavored beers.....

The alley-way----double sized- that we walked into, by chance, ended up being a treasure trove of small shops....my advice---go early and -explore....
There is the Witches Museum/gift shop-fun....
Shops-Shops-Shops.....restaurants and, yes....readings by Psychics and Mediums----and Witches...modern day...own shops with spices and herbs and stones and tools of the trade.......I will do a blog of shops to visit.

Enjoy--plan on a fair weather day....lots of walking..lots of people to share shops with (waiting) if you go the last two weekends of October..If not....still plan on going early....better chances of seeing all there is to see....and you can always stay over.....
Keyword-----Planning......where to stay-park-eat-and possibly waiting for a bit at each destination...Enjoy!!!!!
Salem is sooo cool...love it..you will too!