We often discuss trip destinations with our friends and find it really hard to choose one. Sometimes it seems like all the interesting things are on the other side of the globe. But guess what! You can find lots of extraordinary places in your own state.

There is an amazing historic town called Salem in Massachusetts. You’ll never see ordinary statues of politicians or heroes in Salem. Instead, you’ll you see something concerning witchcraft.

I was very lucky to have the chance to visit this city once, and even now it remains the most unusual travel experience I have ever had. A single day would be enough to stop by and see the most interesting sights.

Before traveling to this town, make sure you do a research. You should know that the Puritans, who sailed to America in 1620, believed that a person could make a pact with the devil and gain powers to possess others. This was the main reason for the massive executions and hangings in 1692.

The Salem Witch Museum is a great place to visit and to get acquainted with the story, which is told with the help of stage sets and life-size figures.

The audience sits on the floor around a circle. The circle is decorated with witch symbols and is lit with a red light from below. This builds an incredible atmosphere and makes you fall deep into the story.

After the short play, the tour will go on to an exhibition of witch stereotypes. In this room you’ll see and be told about the different kinds of witches.

Later you can do some shopping in the museum’s gift shop. There are also some great waterfront restaurants to try and small gift shops to visit downtown.

For additional information about the history of witchcraft you can read the play “The Crucible” by Arthur Miller. It is about two girls, Betty and Abigail, who were accused of being witches by the townsfolk.

The House of Seven Gables, the Peabody Essex Museum and Salem Willows Waterfront Park are also worth visiting. Make sure to take your camera along, as I personally have interesting photos of Salem.

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