Thursday, May 9

Salem, Witchy Wonders: 1 Day Road Trips

This road trip will have you exploring the Salem witch trials, haunted history and a few iconic Hocus Pocus locations.

By Guess Where Trips

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Thursday, May 9 · 9am - 5pm EDT

Location

Salem

Salem Salem, MA

Refund Policy

Contact the organizer to request a refund.

Eventbrite's fee is nonrefundable.

Agenda

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Your First Stop

Start just outside of town where the original Salem hysteria began. Drive time to the second stop is 15 minutes.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Your Second Stop

Get your walking shoes on! Stop by a few incredible photo op spots and pop into great local shops with a coffee in hand. Walking time to the third stop is 10 minutes.

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Your Third Stop

Explore an old cemetery that is full of ghost story lore. Then head to two famous filming locations from the movie ‘Hocus Pocus.’ Walking time to the fourth stop is 8 minutes.

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Your Fourth Stop

End your day by the seaside with some incredible photo ops and a historic cemetery. We’ve also provided four additional suggestions if you have time to continue your journey.

About this event

This road trip will have you exploring the Salem witch trials, haunted history and a few iconic Hocus Pocus locations. This trip can be done throughout the year. If you're travelling during the month of October some attractions need to be pre-booked as the area gets significantly busier.

What is it?

A link to a 40-60 page digital road trip itinerary filled with hidden gems, charming towns and small businesses. Explore them at your own pace on this one-day, self-guided, road trip.

How many do I need to purchase?

Just one! You only require one itinerary for the whole group.

What do I need?

A car and access to GPS (like Maps on your phone).

Trip Highlights

Each stop has a tie to the historic witch trials or a Hocus Pocus filming location
Cozy cafes to grab a bite
Head to a devilishly unique temple
A cemetery with a spooky story
Witchy artisan shops

Frequently asked questions

How long will it take?

Please see the approximate driving distances below. Please note this just includes round-trip driving distances and not time spent at stops. From Boston, MA:1 hour and 46 minutes / 50 miles From Worcester, MA: 3 hours and 9 minutes / 135 miles From Barnstable, MA: 4 hours / 188 miles

When can I use this trip?

This trip can be done any day of the year. Between mid-September through to November this area gets extremely busy. Some of the stops require advance reservations in October.

When should we leave?

We recommend leaving anytime between 9:00 and 9:30 am. The later you leave, the less time you may have to complete all of the stops. Note: If you’re traveling in October, we recommend departing as early as possible to ensure you get to your second stop before 8 am (so you can find parking).

How many people can I bring?

We recommended bringing up to 5 people on your surprise road trip.

How many "tickets" do I need to purchase?

Just one for the whole group! No need to purchase one per person.

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Guess Where Trips

Guess Where Trips creates one-day, self-guided, mystery road trips that lead you to hidden gems, charming towns and small businesses. You only need one "ticket" per group as it is a travel itinerary. No need to meet up with a group or guide, you'll hit the road yourself!

These events are for the digital version of our trips, which will be emailed to you after purchasing. For the mailed version, feel free to head over to our site guesswheretrips.com.

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