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simolaw OP t1_iuhf1f1 wrote

Reply to comment by loranlily in Myself and my wife are visiting Boston from the UK over Christmas week... by simolaw

That's exactly the sort of advice I was hoping for...is Salem connected to the Witch trials? Thanks for your help!

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loranlily t1_iuhfbkn wrote

Yes, Salem is where they took place. It’s an absolute tourist nightmare this time of year, but you’ll be fine in December. The Peabody Essex museum is really interesting too. Salem is $16 return from North Station.

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itsonlyastrongbuzz t1_iuhn8ou wrote

It’s exactly that Salem.

Salem has long been “the witch city” and leaned heavily towards the Witch Trials, but in recent years has really redefined itself as a beautiful and historic quaint New England waterfront town with some really great restaurants.

You can still get your witch fix at the various museums or stroll the old cemeteries, etc but the Peabody Essex museum is really beautiful and well worth a morning.

Also recommend Ledger and Settler for dinner.

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