552: Unlocking Salem - We Spent a Day in Salem, Massachusetts. Is It Worth It?

552: Unlocking Salem - We Spent a Day in Salem, Massachusetts. Is It Worth It?

Author: Konstantina Irving September 18, 2026 Duration: 54:50

Is Salem, Massachusetts actually worth visiting?We spent the day exploring Witch City to find out what’s actually worth seeing, eating and doing in Salem.We visit some of Salem’s historic landmarks, including the House of the Seven Gables, check out shops and witchy attractions, try candy from America’s oldest candy company, grab coffee, pizza and cookies, and even stop by the historic Hawthorne Hotel.But Salem is an interesting mix. There’s the very real and sometimes dark history of the Salem Witch Trials, mixed with the spooky Halloween side of the city, tourist attractions, shops and food.So is Salem worth visiting? Is it good for kids? And what would we do, or skip, on our next trip?Come along as we Unlock Salem, Massachusetts.Let us know in the comments: What’s one place in Salem we missed that we HAVE to visit next time?


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