Needless to say, Halloween makes this month high season in Salem.
WHERE TO STAY
Hawthorne Hotel The town's only full-service hotel. On October 31, the hotel holds a costume ball. DOUBLES FROM $169. 18 WASHINGTON SQUARE W.; 800/729-7829 OR 978/744-4080; www.hawthornehotel.com
Morning Glory Bed & Breakfast Four guest rooms in a Georgian Federal house, a short
walk from Salem Harbor. DOUBLES FROM $150. 22 HARDY ST.; 978/741-1703; www.morningglorybb.com
MUSEUMS
Peabody Essex Museum EAST INDIA SQUARE; 978-745-9500 or 866-745-1876; www.pem.org
Salem Witch Museum 19 1/2 WASHINGTON SQUARE N.; 978/744-1692; www.salemwitchmuseum.com
Salem Wax Museum of Witches & Seafarers 288 DERBY ST.; 800/298-2929; www.salemwaxmuseum.com
Witch Dungeon Museum 16 LYNDE ST.; 978/741-3570; www.witchdungeon.com
Salem Witch House 310 ESSEX ST.; 978/744-8815; www.salemweb.com/witchhouse
Salem Witch Trials Memorial LIBERTY ST. AT CHARTER ST.
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