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October in Salem is ICONIC
Welcome to Salem Haunted Happenings, the largest celebration of Halloween in the world! Salem is excited to welcome more than a million visitors to the parties, parades, vendor fairs, walking tours, museums, attractions, and special events. Plan ahead, put on your costume, and join us for a month that is steeped in history, haunts, and a bit of magic.
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@SalemHauntedHappenings
Salem`s history is closer than you think. 📜 The @mbta_cr Newburyport / Rockport Line provides direct access to downtown Salem, where centuries of history, architecture, museums, and seasonal events await.
For more information on train schedules visit the link in our bio!
📸 Jess Shada / @destsalem
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Seven new artifacts have joined Witches: Evolving Perceptions at the @salemwitchmuseum, spanning more than three centuries of witch history. Among them are objects recovered from the Ipswich property once owned by Elizabeth and James How, a book that belonged to Judge Samuel Sewall, and pieces of witch pop culture ranging from a 1923 LIFE magazine to a Wicked Witch of the West Barbie.
Our latest blog takes a closer look at the new additions, including the remarkable stories behind the objects tied directly to the people and events of 1692, and how the museum’s collection continues to grow.
Read the blog - link in bio!
📸 Jess Shada / @destsalem
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Meet Frank. 🎃 Frank is extremely excited that it’s October and has one very important question for you: “When are you coming to Salem?”
He’s already made his plans. The only thing missing is you.
📸 Jess Shada / @destsalem
Step into character at @witchpix during @salemhauntedhappenings! Elaborate costumes, immersive sets and a team of photographers give you the chance to become part of the story yourself. From choosing your look to striking the final pose, the experience is fully guided, so you can settle into your character and have fun.
Our latest blog goes behind the scenes to look at what happens on the other side of the camera, including the curated poses, lighting, angles, and props that are all designed with the finished photograph in mind.
Read the blog - link in bio!
https://www.hauntedhappenings.org/blog/create-your-perfect-portrait-at-witch-pix-salem/
📸 Jess Shada / @destsalem & @witchpix
Salem really does know how to set a scene. Essex Street runs through the heart of downtown Salem, making it an easy place to explore museums, historic sites, local shops, restaurants, and all the costumes that come with the season.
📸 @hellosalem
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Two haunted houses, live actors, spellcasting, ghost stories, and a few surprises tucked just off Derby Street. The @salemhauntedneighborhood gets especially busy during @salemhauntedhappenings, with Frankenstein’s Castle and Haunted Witch Village Halloweentown both bringing the scares.
Our latest blog goes inside to see what’s changed this year, including new props, updated scenery, a reworked route through Halloweentown, and the Halloween Pass that lets you spread five different experiences across one or multiple days.
Read the blog - link in bio!
📸 Jess Shada, @destsalem
Salem has a lot to discover - and the @destsalem app helps you make the most of every moment. 📱 From museums, tours, and restaurants to shopping, events, parking, public restrooms, and everything you need for your visit is in one convenient place. Download the free Destination Salem app before you arrive and spend less time searching and more time exploring.
Download the app today - link in bio!
📸 @salemhauntedhappenings Cover @benrekemeyer
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Is the @coachhousesalem haunted? They leave that to their guests.
Our latest blog steps inside the 1879 sea captain’s mansion, where eleven individually designed rooms, original architectural details, and the occasional unexplained late-night sound are all part of the experience. It’s also an easy walk to downtown, making it a particularly good home base during October.
Read the blog - link in bio!
📸 @coachhousesalem
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