Salem, MA

greenday38 · #1 Posted **Jul 21, 2008, 1:37 AM**

I visited the Boston area again in June - finally getting around to posting some results.

Lets start with Salem.

We arrived by car at our hotel in Peabody around 5:00 PM on a Friday afternoon - traffic at the I-93 - Route 128 junction was insane. Why haven't they fixed that miserable cloverleaf yet? We took in Salem after all the museums were closed - just walked around and had dinner.

Salem Common

Random street scenes on the way to the House of 7 Gables (which was closed, of course)

Next the harbor area:

The House of 7 Gables:

Closer to the core commercial area:

Newer harbour development where we ate dinner

All for now.

kcexpress69 · #2 Posted **Jul 21, 2008, 1:43 AM**

Nice tour!! Looks like Salem is doing quite well!! I didn't see any old ladies with pointy black hats and broomsticks!!

TinChelseaNYC · #3 Posted **Jul 21, 2008, 2:11 AM**

Those are beautiful pictures. There's nowhere like New England! So picturesque!

ColDayMan · #4 Posted **Jul 21, 2008, 2:27 AM**

Wonderful town!

blade_bltz · #5 Posted **Jul 21, 2008, 2:34 AM**

Salem! What a freakin gem, and not just during Halloween.

The Peabody Essex museum is wonderful - too bad you didn't get to see it. Next time, I guess.

Top Of The Park · #6 Posted **Jul 21, 2008, 2:38 AM**

Nice!

jodelli · #7 Posted **Jul 21, 2008, 2:42 AM**

Pretty town.

elsonic · #8 Posted **Jul 21, 2008, 5:03 AM**

I love those old historic towns in NE, Salem being especially rich in legends and built heritage. so lovecraftesque.

I remember being drunk in some backroad around the core and I was not even scared!!

perfect pics!

stepper77 · #9 Posted **Jul 21, 2008, 4:28 PM**

Gorgeous! I visited Salem maybe five years ago and it was nice place. Wanted to see it this last time I was out there in June and ran out of time. Thanks for taking me back!!

Wheelingman04 · #10 Posted **Jul 22, 2008, 4:54 AM**

That is one nice town.

seaskyfan · #11 Posted **Jul 22, 2008, 5:43 AM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by greenday38

Is that part of the Witch Memorial on the right? I remember it as being very moving.

Thanks for the great pics. Salem is amazing.

skylife · #12 Posted **Jul 22, 2008, 2:59 PM**

Salem is an adorable town!

greenday38 · #13 Posted **Jul 23, 2008, 2:42 AM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by seaskyfan

Is that part of the Witch Memorial on the right? I remember it as being very moving.

Thanks for the great pics. Salem is amazing.

Yes, Seaskyfan, the Witches Memorial is right next to the graveyard. When I see these kinds of really old graveyards, I am not as creeped out as more recent, "fresh" graveyards.