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October in Salem is ICONIC
Welcome to Salem Haunted Happenings, the largest celebration of Halloween in the world! Salem is excited to welcome more than a million visitors to the parties, parades, vendor fairs, walking tours, museums, attractions, and special events. Plan ahead, put on your costume, and join us for a month that is steeped in history, haunts, and a bit of magic.
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@SalemHauntedHappenings
The staff may be cool, but this haunted house will send chills down your spine! ⚡️ Have YOU been through Frankenstein’s Castle Haunted House in Salem?
📸 @salemhauntedneighborhood
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Double, double, sip and sizzle! 🔮 @witchcityhibachisalem brings spellbinding vibes to Salem all year long, with delicious hibachi and creative cocktails. Their Witches Brew Cocktail is a fun way to toast the Halloween season, but the magic doesn`t disappear when October ends! Add Witch City Hibachi to your Salem dining plans and keep the Halloween spirit going whenever you visit.
📽️ @sugar_boogerz
You`re going to need a bigger camera roll! 🦈 Salem loves going over-the-top for the Halloween season, and some decorations really make a splash! From clever displays to larger-than-life surprises, there`s always something to catch your eye. What`s your favorite Halloween decoration you`ve spotted during your visit to Salem?
📸 @joannapricephotography
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The party’s on Front Street! 🎃 Grab your crew, don your finest costumes, and soak up all the Halloween fun happening throughout downtown Salem! And while you’re out enjoying Haunted Happenings, make sure to thank Salem Police, Fire, the Department of Public Services, and all the hardworking folks helping keep Salem safe, welcoming, and fun for everyone this season!
📸 @salemssmallestattraction
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Leaf peepers, this ones for you... 🍁
📍 @danielshousesalem
📸 @purelysalem
Your Salem adventure doesn`t have to end at the city limits! ⚓ Make a little extra room in your October plans for Gloucester and Cape Ann, where oceanfront accommodations, Gothic castles, ghost tours, whale watching, fall sailing, and fresh seafood add a whole new dimension to a North Shore getaway. Thinking about making Gloucester or Rockport your home base? The MBTA Commuter Rail connects both communities with Salem, too! Read our latest blog for ideas on turning your Haunted Happenings visit into a bigger coastal adventure.
Read the blog - link in bio!
Got a ghost story? 👻 Corinne and Sabrina from @twogirlsoneghost are coming to Salem, and they want to hear YOURS! On Monday, October 26th, from 11 am - 2 pm, the hosts of the hit paranormal podcast will be roaming the Essex Street pedestrian mall near Derby Square, collecting real-life encounters, unexplained experiences, and stories that still give you chills. No appointment, no script - just bring your best ghost story and you might hear it on a future episode!
Read our latest blog for all the details - link in bio!
📸 Jack Skelley / @kaleosportsandent
What`s your aura saying about you? 🌈 Add a little color to your Salem adventure with an aura photo at @ascendgetlifted! Located on Essex Street, ASCEND offers a unique experience where you can see your energy represented in a colorful Polaroid portrait, complete with a personalized interpretation of what those colors mean. Come solo, bring your bestie, or make it a couples experience and leave with a one-of-a-kind Salem keepsake!
📸 Jess Shada / @destsalem
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