For those who live in New England, you have the advantage of being surrounded by some of the best attractions for Halloween spookiness. And for those of you who don’t, now is the time to book your fall vacation, and there’s no better time or place than New England in the Fall.
If you want to make a week of it, begin with a Fall Foliage tour, and then end your road trip in Salem, MA. Salem is where you’ll find a great mix of Fall Foliage, coastal New England, and historic spookiness! Hotel Business listed two Salem, MA attractions in their list of Top 10 Attractions booked this fall.
The History & Hauntings of Salem Guided Walking Tour that was listed in Hotel Business’ Top 10 Attractions is definitely a great place to start if you want to see all the most popular attractions in Salem. This two-hour walking tour takes you to some of the most historic attractions, including a home that has direct ties to the Salem Witch Trials, and it concludes at one of the oldest cemeteries in Massachusetts: the Burying Point. Your guide will give you all the spooky tales during your guided tour making it one of the most interesting attractions you’ll attend in Salem!
After all that walking, you’ll surely work up an appetite! We’ve rounded up a few of the top restaurants in Salem if you’re looking for coastal New England food with a view!
Top Salem, Massachusetts Restaurants
Finz Seafood and Grill
Overlooking the active Salem waterfront, Finz has various spaces for groups of any size, and formal or informal social occasions or business events. Each window overlooks the Salem harbor. Finz has innovative, sustainable, inspired menus, raw & sushi bars, a carefully paired wine list that all lead to an extraordinary dining experience. Their menu emphasizes creatively prepared fresh seasonal seafood.
Village Tavern
The Village Tavern has something for everyone! From patrons enjoying an easy-going patio lunch to dinners enjoying their outrageous award-winning burgers, wings, chowder, and prime rib. There’s something for everyone in the evening. Private Parties, Live Entertainment, 78 Craft Beers, 8 Pool Tables, 2 Skeeball Alleys, Private Air Hockey Room, Dart Alleys, 3 Bars, and 3 Private Function Rooms. This is the place to unwind after your busy day in Salem!
Opus
Where you can enjoy award-winning cocktails, flavorful dishes, and live music, all under one roof. Opus reflects the city of Salem: It’s quirky, progressive, and welcoming. It’s the kind of place where you can enjoy an intimate meal on Tuesday, and a rocking good time on Friday. Opus’ kitchen whips up unexpected flavor combinations that simply taste amazing. Music enthusiasts can venture down to Opus Underground, an intimate space with stellar acoustics to amplify live tunes.
Sea Level Oyster Bar
Salem's only restaurant to boast an indoor-outdoor bar provides amazing views, the freshest seafood, gourmet pizza, and an amazing beer selection. Located on a beautiful Pickering Wharf in Salem Ma, Sea Level Oyster Bar & Kitchen boasts two floors of fun and comfortable dining with beautiful views and a sit-down raw bar packed with the freshest shellfish around. An extensive beer list and creative cocktails will quench your thirst while the kitchen cooks up fabulous seafood, gourmet pizzas, and more, and the bar plays all the games you could want to watch on our dozen TVs.
Take A Haunted Tour
After you’ve refueled, be sure to check out a few more attractions and take some time to walk around on your own. The fun part about Salem, MA is that there are hidden walk-through haunted houses on most corners, if you have the chance, pay them a visit! If not, we recommend these additional tours:
Once you’ve exhausted yourself from all the tours, and your feet begin to hurt. We encourage you to retire for the night at the Hawthorne Hotel which was named one of America’s most haunted hotels by Forbes. Guests have reported moving furniture, sightings of a ghostly woman, and unexplained noises. Interested in learning more? You can review the hotels’ history here and create your own conclusions on whether it’s haunted or not!
We hope you enjoy your trip to New England and Salem, MA. We’d love for you to share your experiences on our Facebook page. Or leave us a comment below. Have a spooky good time!
