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wsdog t1_iujmzpr wrote

Salem is actually overrated. The old town is ruined by 1970s "architecture", the actual historical area is very small. It's also full of tourist traps. There are many more historical towns in MA and although Salem is worth a visit, it's not something spectacular.

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ike_the_strangetamer t1_iujyvx7 wrote

The art museum is really nice. They also used to have a barcade. I don't know if it's still around though.

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IBringPandaMonium OP t1_iujzsr7 wrote

the bit bar is still around yes- they moved to derby street over the pandemic, into a much larger location

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SkinnyJoshPeck t1_iujw8f7 wrote

danvers is where the salem witch trials actually happened anyways. the whole town is a sham, tourist trap fake-witch-warlock misadventure. and people actually fucking died for appearing to be witches - none of them were witches, they were pious, adamant christians. it’s weird to even go there with shitty witch hats and wiccan bullshit. like, gag me with a spoon.

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_MUY t1_iuk34eb wrote

Sure, the most famous trials happened in what is now Danvers, but the entire event took place everywhere from Rowley and Topsfield down to Boston.

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