This travel guide to Salem is for the spooky ghouls 👻 Witch City is for the goths and misfits.
I’ve lived locally for 5+ years and these are my recommendations! 🎃
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Things to do in Salem
Shopping in Salem 🎃
Things to do in Salem
Museums, experiences, and photo opps in Salem, MA 🎃 These recommendations are for fans of horror, the macabre, and the gothic.
The best monster museum in town
Count Orlok's Nightmare Gallery - Monster Museum | attraction in salem ...
Ouija boards galore and one of the most insta worthy spots in the city
Salem Witch Board Museum
For fans of the macabre & spooky 🩸
Salem Museum of Torture
A cute walk through featuring monsters and their lore. A few jump scares
The International Monster Museum in Salem, MA
Take a cruise around the wharf while sipping on a drink. They do fall foliage cruises too!
Mahi Harbor Cruises & Private Events
The Blackcraft Haunt is so spooky and well done! Check the schedule to see when the actors are working.
Blackcraft Haunt - Salem, MA
Take the commuter rail up to see this medieval looking castle. About 25 minutes away from Salem.
Hammond Castle - Gloucester, MA
A photo in front of the witch house is a must
The Witch House at Salem
The art gallery is gorgeous. Get a picture with the baphomet statue and buy a TST souvenir
Salem Art Gallery
Shopping in Salem 🎃
Shopping in Salem is unmatched. 🤌🏽✨ These are my recommendations as a local who prefers maximalist decor & shopping at stores that carry my favorite goth/alt brands.
The OG goth candle shop. The best spooky themed scents
Witch City Wicks
A clothing shop for alt folks
Die With Your Boots On
2 floors of antiques and thrifted items
The Salem Flea
A beautiful shop. Buy Heretic perfume here!
Nocturne
Upscale goth clothing
The Ossuary of Salem
A huge pumpkin hangs from the ceiling and the vibes here are so cute
Witch Village Halloweentown & The Lost Library - Step Into the Mystical ...
Another gorgeous shop that has the best vintage vibes
Diehl Marcus
Check out the giant witch hanging from the ceiling & grab a selfie in their huge mirror 🪞
