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Salem is the Halloween Capital of the World

Salem is the Halloween Capital of the World

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Okay—so I live in Salem, Massachusetts. Rule of Thumb for residents is you don’t go outside for the entire month of October if you can help it. But I did so today.

October in Salem is a holiday worth experiencing. I dragged myself out the door and started walking. No cars this late in October: The streets are riddled with tourists. What an experience.

There are excellent restaurants and many food vendors.  I think I've settled on Finz as my favorite.  But there are many fine establishments excelling in cuisine.

Take a spin with me as I muddle through the crowd capturing pictures and food and--oh yes--Fun.

I always jokingly say, “twenty-five points for a tourist.” But many of us (me included) do love our tourists. If us residents are disgruntled by the inconvenience, it is true tourists know how to enjoy our holiday. I marveled at the costumes, hats, etc.


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There are silly costumes










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There are serious costumes.





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There are sexy costumes.







                                    And just plain fun, fun, fun.


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Tourist traffic is heavy.  So heavy, streets are shut down.  Mail gets suspended. 





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(Are those my fingers?  No charge for those.)






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                                                 There are rides and fun everywhere.


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It's probably too late to capture the celebration of Halloween this year.  But remember--if you are looking for an October dose of fun, try Salem.  As for me?  I'm moving.  I want to come back as a tourist.


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About the Author:  Joyce Bowen is a freelance writer and public speaker.  Inquiries can be made at crwriter@comcast.net

Sobre el autor: Joyce Bowen es un escritorindependiente y orador público. Las consultaspuedenhacerse en crwriter@comcast.net

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Comments

Lisa Gallagher

8 years ago#17

Love this Joyce \ud83d\udc1d Bowen Brand Ambassador @ beBee! We stopped in Salem for a day on our way to Bar Harbor Maine. I LOVED it there. I had no idea Salem lies along the Ocean at the time, another added bonus. You're right, the restaurants are very cool. I love the outdoor seating among the restaurants and shops. My favorite pic, The Grinch costumes... awesome and it looks like a great time. Looks like you had an awesome day! I'd like to go back one day and visit more historical places.

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8 years ago#16

And thank you for the share, too, Maria Merino

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8 years ago#15

Thank you for the share, Ken Boddie

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8 years ago#14

Thank you for the shares, @Julio Angel \ud83d\udc1dLopez Lopez.

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8 years ago#13

#19
I think it's all about the $. I do know the true history.

Ken Boddie

8 years ago#12

Interesting pics and culture, Joyce. Here in Oz, Halloween is not celebrated (or should it be ‘revered’?) as extensively as it is in the US, so pardon my ignorance if I ask why Salem becomes a haven (or is it hell?) for the whole month of October. Is this a hangover (not the alcohol induced one) from the infamous 17th century witch trials, or is there something equally mysterious driving this evolution from a single night into a month long scare party? 🕷🕸🎭🦇👻🎃

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8 years ago#11

#17
😊 😊 😊

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8 years ago#10

Thank you for the shares, Sonia \ud83d\udc1d Quiles Espinosa.

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8 years ago#9

#8
You're quite welcome.

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8 years ago#8

#7
Very much my pleasure.

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8 years ago#7

#6
Haha

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8 years ago#6

#5
You go. Think I had enough for one day. :)

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8 years ago#5

#4
Glad I made you smile.

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8 years ago#4

#3
A Goddess you are. I love our mail carriers, too!

Donald 🐝 Grandy PN

8 years ago#3

Very cool. Thanks for sharing.

Randall Burns

8 years ago#2

HaHa! Great post Joyce \ud83d\udc1d Bowen Brand Ambassador @ beBee

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8 years ago#1

#1
The history--the museum--I've spent days in the Peabody Essex Museum Library where you can practically touch history.

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