Here are the best things to do in Salem — both as a historical site of the Salem witch trials, and its legacy as a place where people can explore their intuitive sides through astrology, tarot, aura readings and more.
Auras are the small electromagnetic field emitted by all living things. Think of them as a vibe.
After having our auras photographed, the photos were interpreted by a highly insightful reader. On our way out, we checked out the store's crystal selection, which included an assortment of crystal bunnies, witches, pumpkins and butterflies.Then there's Derby Square, where we listened to witches sing Madonna and Shania Twain as we posed next to the famous"Bewitched" sculpture of actor Elizabeth Montgomery, who filmed the seventh season of the classic TV show in Salem.
I had no clue that the North Shore of Salem was steeped with in maritime history — nor did I know that pirates roamed the waters and streets of Salem during The Golden Age. Visit theThe Friendship of Salem is docked at Derby Wharf in Salem.If pirates aren't your thing, get your modern art fix at. The collection has more than 1 million works, spanning from 1700 to today.
We bought some classic items like walnut fudge, caramel corn and blueberry taffy to share for later — but our stash didn’t last more than five minutes.across the street. The house, which is open for guided tours and self-guided visits, was built in 1668 and famously used as the setting of Nathaniel Hawthorne's 1851 novel.Carol M. Highsmith / Getty ImagesThe following day, we were inspired to shop for tea after driving over the bridge at Griffin’s Wharf, the location of the Boston Tea Party.