8 to 10 hours (approx.)
Daily Tour
4 people
English
Go beyond the sights of Portland, Maine and take a day trip to Salem, Massachusetts. The town of Salem is known for its famous witch trials that took place in 1692. Learn about the history of Salem on a guided tour through the town and see several landmarks including the Salem Witch Museum, the memorial, and Phillips House. On your way to Salem, stop in Kennebunkport to explore the historic village.
Fort McClary is a former defensive fortification of the United States military located along the southern coast at Kittery Point, Maine at the mouth of the Piscataqua River.
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
See the famous statue of Televisions most famous witch.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
This is the only surviving house in Salem that was a part of the Witchcraft Trials of 1692. It belonged to Judge Corwin, one of the magistrates in the witch trials. Witch House has been preserved in its original appearance. There are guided tours to see the house and learn more about what happened.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Located just off Charter Street, on Liberty Street, is Salem’s simple yet dramatic memorial to the 20 victims of the witch trials of 1692. Four foot high granite walls surround three sides, with granite benches representing each victim cantilevered inward from the wall. Etched on each bench is a name, means of execution, and execution date. One can read, on the stone threshold of the memorial, words of the accused taken directly from court transcripts.
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
Salem’s spookiest cemetery.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Salem Witch Museum revisits the hysteria of 1692, when people in the town were falsely accused of being witches or ‘consorting with the devil.’ Twenty people were put to death during this notorious time. The museum explores that time period with a presentation that includes narration and life-sized figurines. Visitors will also learn about peoples changing views on witch hunts and witchcraft over time. The museum store has some interesting souvenirs to pick up. Check website for more
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
See Ocean Drive, Queen Anne’s Church, The historic village, and pass The Bush Compound.
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free