What could be a better way to get into the Halloween spirit then heading to Salem, MA? Since it's only an hour and 15 minutes from us we headed down on Saturday(the Saturday before Halloween). Once we arrived in Salem, it took us 30 minutes to inch our way to the parking garage, only to find it was full. This became an issue-parking. It should have been our first clue that the day was not going to go according to plan.
After going to several of the big attractions only to find them sold out until night time, we gave up and just enjoyed walking around the city and seeing the sights. There were so many people dressed up, it was great! I packed us some healthy snacks, which was a good thing because there were yummy treats on every corner. We did get some Hot Apple cider to eat our fat-free popcorn with.
All in all it turned out to be disappointing for the kids, but a good learning experience for Mike and I. We figured out we don't have to be tourist and go to these wonderful New England sights when everyone else is. We can go anytime and beat the crowds! Salem is beautiful and we are looking forward to our next visit so we can actually go INSIDE one of the museums.
After going to several of the big attractions only to find them sold out until night time, we gave up and just enjoyed walking around the city and seeing the sights. There were so many people dressed up, it was great! I packed us some healthy snacks, which was a good thing because there were yummy treats on every corner. We did get some Hot Apple cider to eat our fat-free popcorn with.
All in all it turned out to be disappointing for the kids, but a good learning experience for Mike and I. We figured out we don't have to be tourist and go to these wonderful New England sights when everyone else is. We can go anytime and beat the crowds! Salem is beautiful and we are looking forward to our next visit so we can actually go INSIDE one of the museums. 
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Some friends of mine at work have been to the Salem Witch Museum. It sounded pretty scary according to their story. Let us know what you think.
Darn, isn't that how things go? However, I am do hope you get out the treats!!! (A few cavities is part of growing up!)
The house of seven gables is a must see, if you havn't read the book, read it before you go. Hawthorne wrote it while staying in the house. If I can figure out how to scan I'll send you our pictures from 1969, and you can compair how Salem has changed. That's if I can figure out how to scan.
Who's the freaky bearded guy standing behind Miles?
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