Bewitched Statue

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I am about 10 years too young to have watched Bewitched when it was released, but oh my did I watch the reruns. We took a tour of Salem and this was a popular stop. The tour guide said the town was not initially receptive to the show being based/filmed in Salem because they thought it was disrespectful to the tragedy of the witch trials. It turns out Bewitched helped revitalize Salem and locals became much more accepting. Elizabeth Montgomery visited the town and our tour guide said the little girls in Salem were all trying to wiggle their nose like her. The statue is easy to find and a very cute addition to the downtown area. read more

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Worth a look and quick picture when walking the Salem area. Especially if you are old enough to remember the TV Show. read more

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Checking out the Bewitched Statue is a must when visiting Salem! It's a 6 foot statue of Elizabeth Montgomery aka Samantha that pays tribute to the very well-known TV show from the 1960's. Several episodes were filmed in Salem during it's 8 season run. The statue has been around for 20 years! It's smack dab in the middle of one of the more busy streets so it's not hard to miss...usually it's surrounded by people waiting in line to take photos with it though. This is the first stop in most of the walking tours in Salem so it can get pretty busy depending on what time you get there. I think it is the perfect statue to have in Salem as I think it represents why so many tourist flock to the city! If you like spooky and witchy vibes, check it out! read more

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The Bewitched statue of Elizabeth Montgomery, who portrayed the witch Samantha Stephens in the 1964 TV sitcom "Bewitched," is an iconic landmark in Salem! I got really lucky that I was able to get pictures of on a late August afternoon/early evening without swarms of tourist crowds. There are walking tours that will visit the statue as a stop. Definitely get a picture here while you're visiting Salem! read more

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Phyllis H.

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Perfect, as advertised! There is a little plaque that I had missed reading about prior to visiting. Even my husband got a kick out of seeing Samantha. read more

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Easy to get to and on a weekday easy to find parking . People offer to take your picture even . read more

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Of course one needs to see the bewitched statue while in Salem! The statue is Elizabeth Montgomery who stared in the show Bewitched and Salem was where some of the show was filmed after their studio in Hollywood burnt down. It is what originally started opening the doors to tourism in this historic town and many of the walking tours tend to start here. During the busier season I heard there is a long line to get a picture with it, but during the off season there is no line. If you're in town, make sure to stop for a photo! read more

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Pretty status to see while visiting Salem and take a picture next to and you just might see someone dressed as a character hanging out near it. Like when I did I seen someone dressed as Ghost face and he sound like him to which was cool. read more

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First stop on the walking tour. It's a statue of a fictional character from a TV show, but apparently filming a bewitched here was what spurred all the tourism. Hence, the rational for having it. Under audio and video surveillance, as it gets vandalized frequently. Good spot for a picture. read more

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I came to salem to explore the town with family and we saw the bewitched statue while walking down essex street. Of course there was a big line to take the picture but it was worth the wait. Like who knows when im coming back to salem lol. The vibe around the statue was great because everyone was dressed like a witchy vibe. It is a must see in salem! read more

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Tabitha H.

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This is a sculpture of Elizabeth Montgomery, who played Samantha Stephens in Bewitched. When I visited on a rainy weekday, there were no lines all day to take pictures with the statue. From what I learned, parts of Bewitched were filmed in Salem, which I found ironic given the city's history with the Salem Witch Trials. An even cooler fact - according to my Salem tour guide, the statue is actually on top of what used to be the home of Judge John Hawthorne, one of the judges from the Salem Witch Trials. Sounds like the perfect revenge to me. It's a fun, quick stop for any Bewitched fan or anyone looking to explore Salem's pop culture connections. read more

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I always said if I got up here I would find this statue. I watched Bewitched growing up and loved the character Samantha. I was really surprised to see so many on yelp are really into her too. read more

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Sure, there was a 2005 "Bewitched" movie and it starred Nicole Kidman and Will Ferrell. But for me, the original television show from the 1960s with Elizabeth Montgomery and Dick York (and Dick Sargent) will always have a special place in my memories. Since this is Salem and it's the capitol of witchcraft, there is a statue here to honor one of the most famous good witches, Samantha Stephens. She is riding a broomstick crossing a crescent moon and looking like she's about to snap her fingers and do something witchy. The caption at the base reads "Elizabeth Montgomery as Samatha Stephens. 'Hair of gold, eyes that twinkle. A nose that neatly twitched, clever, charming and enchanting. Samantha left us all Bewitched. Presented by the people of TV Land." It was less than a month ago that I reviewed TV Land https://www.yelp.com/biz/tv-land-new-york?hrid=LTMO1LJusOGcIS01BrpKUQ and the Ralph Kramden statue https://www.yelp.com/biz/ralph-kramden-statue-new-york?hrid=by74Y02hvKbDB0Bu9Qw-Kg in New York City. Coincidence? Magic? [Review 18601 overall - 1183 in Massachusetts - 2123 of 2022.] read more

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You cannot miss the statue. It is in the middle of Downtown Salem. I didn't quite map out my route for the day on foot, but it's right at the end of Essex Street pedestrian mall. The show didn't take place in Salem, but Samantha Stephens played a witch so how fitting is it to have her statue in Witch City. read more

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A trip to Salem is not complete without taking a photo with Samantha. go early in a morning when the crowds are not huge and you'll have a great photo. read more

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If you're a super fan of the show, this would be a fun photo ops. I have never seen the show and honestly don't plan on watching it. It's a great tourist attraction to those who enjoy witch tourism. read more

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If you are in the Salem area, be sure to stop by this statue. My mom was excited because she watched the show growing up. Me on the other hand, had no idea who she was. But it was crowded with people waiting to see her. Cool! read more

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Francine L.

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The Bewitched statue is located in the downtown area of Salem. Came here during the day to check out this little area and see what it was about. Our first stop was to take a photo of this statue that if you remember back in the day they had this television show where she was a witch and living a normal life in the suburbs. She was amazingly beautiful and even this statue does a really good job on how I remember what she looked like before. Salem has a lot of history and is famous for the witch trials in 1692. So many people during that time and era were accused of being a witch and some people also had lost their lives in heinous ways. read more

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Vic C.

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Located in Lappin Park in Salem, Massachusetts. This Bewitched statue is the most visited attraction in Salam. It was unveiled on June 15, 2005 and pays tribute to the beloved show, staring Elzabeth Montgomery, as Samantha Stevens, sitting on a broom with a crescent moon behind her. During the 7th season, in 1970, Bewitched did film a few episodes in Salam, known as the "Salem Saga" and featured several landmarks of the city (which include The Witch House, The House of the Seven Gables and Hawthorne Blvd). There was a studio fire that occurred on the set when they filmed in Hollywood so they decided it would be fitting to film here in this town. The story brought Samantha Stevens to Salam for a witches' convention (in which her husband, Darrin and her mother, Endora also tagged along for the episodes). On a raining Monday, my husband, our little girl dog and I decided to make the drive to Salam from Boston. One of the things I wanted to make sure that we visited was this beautiful statue. Although the statue itself has been rather a controversial argument with the people of the town, it was still nice to see how well crafted this statue is, with all of its detail (although I don't recall that Samantha Stevens even rode a broom in the show... did she?). If you are fan of the show (aired from 1964- 1972), you should make a visit here if you are visiting the nearby area. If there is a crowd of people, it will dissipate quickly and then you'll be able to get a few photos if you wish. There is street parking (metered) nearby the area, so it should be easy to find this statue and walk over. read more

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The Critical J.

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Very nice statue that's good size and has withstood the test of time with weather. great place to take pictures next to and is a landmark many people come to see read more

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We came in October and there is usually always a very long line to take your photo with the statue. If you time it right though, the line dies down when there is a street performer in the area. Also! the earlier in the day the shorter the line! The whole area gets much busier the closer you get to noon and especially the dark. read more

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Courtenay O.

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Couldn't resist coming here to pose with Sabrina. I grew up watching and loving BEWITCHED. I couldn't wriggle my nose like she did, but I could enjoy watching her do it. read more

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Laura E.

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The statue was exactly what you'd expect! It's a fun photo opportunity and we were glad that it was not super busy or crowded. It was easy to find in Salem by walking. read more

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Never knew this existed in the heart of downtown Salem. Grew up watching the classic sitcom Bewitched. So great to know there was a statue of Sabrina. Great dedication. read more

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Jeremy J.

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Cool statue in the heart of Salem Massachusetts that my family and I visited last week. It is from the classic bewitched TV show from Wayback in the day got a little Salem and all there which history and memorabilia that they have in their city and this is one of the cool ones read more

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Growing up watching reruns of this show it was a must-see on my first trip to Salem. Wonderfully crafted statue playing tribute to the character Samantha. We were on foot and had easy access to it and were able to get really good pictures as well. read more

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This monument is one of those sad feeling mixed with and "okay" I may get it feeling. So the Bewitched Statue, such a beloved television show and with the simple twinkle of the nose the Witch could do all sorts of things. It's like an American Icon. Location? Very poorly chosen. After taking a tour, it was made very well known that where the statue sits, was actually a route taken for the "witches" to be dragged down the road (after stopping by the church of course) to go up on the hill to be hanged. So the statue itself was pretty cool, just a typical statue for an American tv show. But the location was poorly chosen given the history of the spot and where the spot was on the final "walk" to the hanging grounds. I do believe many of the locals do not care for this statue at this location, but I could be wrong. Either way I recommend if your in the area, go and check it out and see what you think for yourself! read more

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I didn't take my picture with Samantha because we were in a hurry to get to to our AirBnB reservations buy I sure did love Elizabeth Montgonery & never missed an episode of Bewitched. The statue pays tribute to the well-known TV sitcom 'Bewitched' and its filming of the seventh season there in Salem. Well it is the season and I'm going back to some of those reviews that I failed to post a couple years ago when I was otherwise occupied. Now for some interesting notes on this cool tribute. There were lots of people that claimed the statue trivialized the witch trials. Some of those protesters claimed it was a tacky tribute. Apparently some of those folks had not actually ben to Salem because there's no shortage of tacky witch stuff all over the place although it was mostly Salem residents who protested. The good news is that modern dat witches, all over, were string supporters. You say tacky? During the Halloween season, as well most of them all year long, you can go to a haunted house, buy a shirt with a tacky phrase or get your photo taken with a ghost, goblin or yes a witch just steps away from the burial ground where a memorial stands to the victims of the witch hunt. There's a store that has been in Salem for some time that does psychic readings. What's the name of the store you might ask? Bewitched In Salem. Say again! Finally we had a very traumatic experience, on my very first visit to Salem, when we first visited the Salem Witch Museum in 1978. My wife was 7 most. pregnant with our #1 son (it's his birthday today) and the guide sent us up a closed stairway that was under construction by mistake. My sweetheart slipped on a large loose lying bolt and broke her leg & ankle in four places, it was really awful. She still has the screws in her tibia, to this day. So, we have some interesting history with Salem over our visits there and besides that first disaster we have always enjoyed our time spent in this lovely city. Bottom line: Make sure and visit Samantha when in Salem! read more

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I love this statue, so very much like 'Samantha', and I appreciate how the character and the episodes that brought her to Salem helped reshape the public's perceptions. The statue, its base and platform are very nicely done and located appropriately. While there, I discovered that Salem is much more than witch trials, it has a long history of Seafaring, a replica full-size ship named 'Friendship', a Maritime Museum and the lovely Peabody Art Museum, a beautiful and expansive Commons, the Hawthorne Hotel, lovely B+b's, many beautiful historic homes and a great variety of shoppes and eateries. The town is very walkable and charming. I recommend visiting Salem, and other towns in its surrounding vicinity. read more

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This is a nice tourist thing to do while in Salem. It is near many attractions and you'll pass it on the way to The Witch House, and the Ropes Mansion. I watched a couple episodes of Bewitched recently and can't believe that I used to love it as a kid. It is extremely sexist and puts women in certain roles. read more

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Love this series and the statue. Once you learn the impact that the TV show had on the city of Salem it makes it even more magical

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This statue is pretty representative of the quirkiness that makes Salem such an interesting place. Salem's history is split between maritime, and of course the witch trials which it is so famous for. Not a whole lot of witchy history survives from that era, though Salem makes up for it with lots of interesting shops, restaurants, and other attractions that are all somehow fit together. Why is all this relevant... well, arguable the statue is dedicated to a fictional witch from an at least fairly popular sitcom. On the one hand, Salem is the witch city, on the other, the statue has no other connection to history. It would be out of place, but the general quirkiness of Salem makes it fit, because, why not? If you're a local, you probably walk by it and don't even notice too much, if you're a tourist, it is likely worth it at least for a photo stop. Maybe kind of like Times Square, only I don't think locals avoid this like some New Yorkers avoid Times Square. read more

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Short and sweet, packed full of great salem history. It was a great start to the day and let us fill the rest of the day with places to visit. Such a quirky little town. Thanks Sarah! read more

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Great Location to add a statue of one of America's favorite shows! I heard If she crunches her noise, Traffic Stops....Hmmmm! read more

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I didn't know this was here!! What a wonderful statue of one of my childhood's favorite witches! read more

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Dawn E.

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I wholly disagree with Damien here. Yes, Salem is in many ways a cheesy and tacky glorification of what should be a horrid and somber time in history. But it is also an empowering example of how a community took its dark history, embraced it and used it to bring strength and life to its doors. This empowerment is the whole reason anybody really goes to Salem in a touristy way. Also, who doesn't like Bewitched? In addition to being on the of the best shows of its time, it was also an early pioneer for women's rights with strong and independent female characters as well as being one of if not the first pop culture icons that showed witches in magic in a positive light. Plus. It's a statue. It does statue things flawlessly. read more

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What's not to like? It's a cute bewitched statue of a beloved lady in the heart of witch city!

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We were recently in the area over the weekend to check out some different attractions, We had hoped to park and get a closer look. It was cold out and the parking in that area was full with no empty spots nearby. In an area with a history of witchcraft I thought it was cool to have a positive instead of somber memory of witches. Besides, what's not to like about Elizabeth Montgomery who portrayed a mischievous but well meaning witch. Growing up as a kid, I wished I had her powers. I hope the next time we're in the area we will be able to get a closer look and maybe a photo opportunity. read more

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What can you say about a statue commemorating one of my favorite television shows of the 60s? While Bestie and I were in Salem, we made it a point to try to get over to see this statue. Unfortunately, our view was fleeting, as the traffic and gawkers made it nearly impossible to find a place to park and give this display the attention it deserves. If you didn't know, Bewitched actually filmed an episode in Salem, and its star, Elizabeth Montgomery, was cast in bronze to document this historic event. It's not the high point of a visit to Salem, but it does tie the town to many of us who watched the show. read more

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At first my opinion was that this is as hokey as the Bronz Fonz in Milwaukee. But even TV is art, and the episode filmed here used the witch trials to address the social issue of prejudice as it was in 1970. read more

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Salem Witch Trials Memorial

4.6(56 reviews)

A great memorial--the victims' name engravings were treated with respect and remembrance…read more I loved how people left stones/flowers/trinkets/coins/etc. I recommend coming to the memorial after you've been to one of the museums that spoke about the history of witches/witch trials in Salem

In a town that seems to now embrace what was once a dark spot on its history, this Memorial is…read morepoignant and non commercial. Feels like a place to reflect and remember in a quiet way. There are lots of "stories" but the history reveals a movement that took Women and Men, young and old, mostly by hanging (not burned at the stake as sometimes is portrayed) though there was the one older gentleman who was pressed. A docent told us a bit about him and his refusal to plead which resulted in the "pressing", a legal process at the time. It occurred in a relatively short window of time with several individuals being hung on the same days. Each person is memorialized with a stone ledge and I took the opportunity to speak each one's name. Looked like folks were also leaving flowers and other tokens. If your time is limited, I would make this a priority.

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Ropes Mansion

4.9(32 reviews)

We almost didn't make it see the Ropes Mansion before heading back home last week, but we decided…read moreour trip wouldn't be complete if we didn't see it. Do you remember in the movie when Dani and Max are outside the mansion just staring up at it in awe? That was me. The infamous mansion where Allison lives is a sight that can't be missed! It is located in a residential neighborhood at the very end of the street, but it is worth the quick detour away from the hustle and bustle of the tourist area. We came later in the evening so were only able to get a couple of night time shots - we wanted to get one of us in front of it, but a tour group was coming through at the same time and we didn't want to be too distracting. I'm not sure if they ever do tours inside, I believe the Ropes Mansion is owned by the Essex Museum, but the outside was definitely enough for me. If you're a fan of Hocus Pocus, this is a must stop!

As a fan of Hocus Pocus (it's one of my favorite Halloween movies!), I was very much looking…read moreforward to visiting Allison's house. While I didn't enter the house, it was great to see the exterior and take photos from outside. The Ropes Mansion garden is free to enter, and is accessible through an arched pathway at the side of the mansion. The garden, while small, is beautiful and tranquil to walk through, complete with plenty of roses and a small pond. It's a great spot to take tourist photos as well. A must-visit for Hocus Pocus fans!

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Proctor's Ledge

4.4(15 reviews)

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Beautiful memorial and well attended to. Peaceful and respected and great piece of history.read more

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Salem Witch Museum

2.5(830 reviews)

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I visited the Salem Witch Museum with my mom when we spent a day in Salem a week or so ago. Yes,…read moreit's entirely kitschy, cheesy, and dated. But I didn't have a terrible time, and it does tell the story of the Salem Witch Trials in a way that is a pretty good introduction to the history if you haven't heard it in a long time! So why are the reviews so bad? The name of the business is probably a mistake, because museum is the wrong word for this experience (they did tell us when we walked up that they are not a traditional museum and explained what the experience was like, so people should be aware if that is their standard process). The Salem Witch Museum is really a two-part experience. The first room is a square room that functions as a theater. As the story of the Salem Witch Trials is told, different tableaus around the room are lit up. They don't move, and a narrator (a dated 1960s-sounding British narrator) uses that tableau to explain the next part of the story. The mannequins are clearly old - you can see some are not in great condition when the tableau is lit up. But I hadn't read about the Salem Witch Trials in so long that I didn't remember much of the story, and that first experience wasn't a bad introduction! And I do like a little kitsch! The second experience is more like a museum. A guide that works at the museum walks the group to different displays, using them to explain different parts of the history of witch trials. Then there's a big gift shop where you can all kinds of things relating to witchcraft and the Salem Witch Trials. I don't think this experience is bad. I do think it's cheesy and dated and not for everyone. But I think it's possible to get something out of this experience, too. I hope this review helps people figure out if the experience is right for them!

Shocked to see such low ratings for this museum, I enjoyed the presentation and found it more…read moreinformative and entertaining than another museum I tried. We walked up minutes before a presentation, so had no wait time. The first presentation was 30 minutes long, and took place in a large room. Different Tableaus of figures lit up to illustrate each scene as a voice over narrated. The narration style and audio quality reminded me of an old school Scooby-Doo episode - I kind of liked the nostalgic feel, and I felt it explained a lot of details of the timeline of events I hadn't heard at other museums or exhibits with great detail and consideration. There were some people talking during this part that made me miss a few lines, which was frustrating- I almost wish staff was stationed around the room visibly to hopefully deter this. I was a little shocked at how graphic the audio and visuals for the pressing event were, I was a little horrified that there were children in the room for this and for the hanging scene as they are quite literal, and the accompanying sound effects are upsetting. I personally would not bring young kids to this for that reason, it would have given me nightmares as a young kid. It's one thing to hear about these troubling events, but seeing it is even harder to forget. The second part of the visit is an approx 15 minute walk through of a small exhibit. One wall has a huge, detailed timeline of all sorts of witchy events, but so many people were in the room that you don't have time to read through it. The guide gives a well rehearsed and animated schpiel, but I would have liked some unguided time to walk through the exhibit and read all the info provided. The gift shop had a wide array of unique items I wasn't seeing in other shops around town (and trust me, I checked out a LOT). There was a whole wall of packets for purchase about descendants of the famous 20 people killed the stories often center on. I got one for my ancestor and haven't even been able to get through all the information yet, it's extremely detailed (and a little dense to read through to be honest). It felt a little weird to have to pay for something like this, but it's one of my favorite things I purchased on my whole trip, so I'm glad it was offered. The gift shop also had the best enamel pin selection in town. The outside of the building is beautiful and a great photo op, although crossing the street right in front of it was tricky since it's so busy. I felt the ticket price was well worth it, but do wish the time in the exhibit space was a bit longer or that there was more to the exhibit. Worth a visit for sure!

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Bewitched Tours

4.9(179 reviews)

This was a great walking tour of Salem!! I went in knowing basically nothing about the witch trials…read moreand left knowing a lot more about- and with some local restaurant recommendations. We got plenty of steps and saw a lot of Salem. I carried my baby around, and he got a great nap!!

Fantastic Tour guide. She was very knowledgeable and friendly. It's a difficult subject and she…read moregave some made it educational and enjoyable.

Leaving the old Salem Armory site

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Salem Witch Trials memorial

The Salem Witch Dungeon Museum

3.6(171 reviews)

0.1 mi

Really cool stop with the combined three attraction ticket! The outside is beautiful with a spooky…read moreinterior. You are celebrated warmly and the live action of the trial is so well done. The dungeon is cold and dark makes you feel like you are really there. Gift shop is amazing and affordable.

Very informative about the salem witch trials. Began with a show of what a trial would look like…read moreand then shows what the dungeons would look like and talk about the accusations of the witch trials in salem.

The Salem Witch Dungeon Museum - Giles Corey was pressed to death with rocks in 1692 as punishment for refusing to plead guilty or innocent to witchcraft charges.

Giles Corey was pressed to death with rocks in 1692 as punishment for refusing to plead guilty or innocent to witchcraft charges.

Jail cell

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The House of the Seven Gables

4.3(354 reviews)

0.6 mi

Excellent site to visit! Beautiful views! We had a great docent lead tour. Our guide shared lots…read moreof details and did a great job trying to answer our group's many questions! Learning about the different architectural phases of this property was very interesting. The Secret Staircase is special! Gift Shop was a fun stop! Friendly staff. They have their own parking lot with ample and FREE parking while you visit. Now that's a plus. Everywhere else in Salem is paid parking, including the Peabody Essex Museum (park and hike!) Highly recommend visiting The House of Seven Gables if you are in the area.

My mom and I toured the House of the Seven Gables when we spent a day in Salem a week or so ago,…read moreand it was one of the highlights of our time in Salem. The house dates back to 1668, when it was built for a wealthy sea captain and merchant. It remained in that family for three generations before it was bought by another family. The house is mostly famous for being the setting and subject of a novel by Nathaniel Hawthorne, who was a second cousin of Susannah Ingersoll, who lived in the home for years. In 1908, the home was purchased again, this time by a woman who made it her life's mission to restore the house, protect it for posterity, and to turn into a museum that could be visited by tourists to Salem. The home was renovated many times (by different owners of the house) - it didn't even always have seven gables, but that's a part of its interesting story! We learned all of the above and more from our tour guide on a guided tour of the house. Our tour guide was great - friendly, informative, and interesting! After our tour, we explored Nathaniel Hawthorne's birthplace home, which was moved to the grounds of the House of Seven Gables to avoid demolition. It was a great way to learn a little more about Hawthorne. There was also a gift shop, where my mom and I both bought copies of The House of the Seven Gables, stamped so we always remember where we bought it. Our tour was interesting, and the house is striking and fascinating. It's well worth a visit if you're exploring Salem.

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Peabody Essex Museum

4.3(378 reviews)

I'm a local and previous member of PEM. I would recommend this museum to history buffs and Asian…read moreart enthusiasts. I appreciate that the museum has held workshops with the Mashpee Wampanoag and has held events with iconic Native artists like Joy Harjo (Muscogee). The Native American exhibit is refreshingly good. As a Native person (Choctaw Nation of OK) I feel really comfortable going here.

I visited the Peabody Essex Museum (PEM) with my mom at the end of our day in Salem about a week or…read moreso ago, and we really enjoyed our visit. The museum has an extensive collection of Asian Art, but it holds more than 800,000 works of historical and cultural arts covering maritime, American, Asia, and Oceanic and African art. The highlight of our visit was visiting the Yin Yu Tang House. The house dates back to the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). Huang, a prosperous merchant, built this stately 16-bedroom, two story-house with a courtyard and called it "Yin Yu Tang," meaning "Hall of Plentiful Shelter." It was home to the Huang family in the Huizhou region for more than 200 years until the last of the family descendants moved from the village in 1982. In the 1990s, as part of a cultural exchange, the home and its contents were dismantled and transported to Massachusetts, where it was re-erected in the PEM. The PEM opened to the public in 2003. The house is currently undergoing work to preserve its roof tiles and masonry walls, so there was a lot of scaffolding obstructing views of the home and pictures taken of the museum. But it still well worth a visit; it's incredible. (The website says the house is closed 7/27-7/31 and 8/3-8/7, so maybe they'll have the work done by the end of those stretches!) I only wish the staff that had walked us into the house had explained exactly how much time we'd get inside the house before being ushered out for the next group, because my mom and I were using the audio guide to learn about the house as we explored. Before we finished several rooms, we were told our time was up, which was a bummer - we barely had time to peek into the rooms we hadn't gotten to yet, so I wish we'd known and could use our time better. They call it a tour on the website, but it's a self-guided experience; no museum staff walk you around the house. (FYI: You need a separate ticket for the Yin Yu Tang House, which you can buy on the website.) We explored the rest of the museum as well, including some of their interesting temporary exhibits: "Anila Quayyum Agha: All the Flowers Are for Me," "On This Ground: Being and Belonging in America," and "Beyond the Broom: Salem Short Films." Other highlights of our time were visiting the East India Marine Hall and seeing art and artifacts relating to the Salem Witch Trials. They also have a great gift shop, so save some time for that. A very nice regional art museum that is worth visiting if you have time in your Salem itinerary!

Yin Yu Tang: A Chinese Home

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Yin Yu Tang: A Chinese Home

Witch City Walking Tours

4.6(254 reviews)

0.1 mi

Henry was our guide. He did a fabulous job all the way around! Great storyteller and everything…read morewas well organized and well presented.

We had the pleasure of having Dawn as our guide Friday afternoon. From the beginning of the tour…read moreshe set a wonderful tone. I lean towards introversion, but her welcoming energy made me more inclined to engage with and enjoy group. I was worried two hours was too long for a tour, but I was shocked by how quickly it flew by and it felt like the perfect amount of time. I felt there was a good balance of trivia, facts and local lore. Dawn left plenty of room for questions, which she readily answered. My partner and I had a fantastic time. Would definitely recommend