One of my very favorite trips is going to Salem, Massachusetts in October. The town is rich with history, tradition, and fun! This is a trip I highly recommend for families because there is so much to do! On the weekends, there are parades, vendors, special events, and more constantly going on. You can visit historical sites like The House of the Seven Gables, the Old Burying Point (so cool!), and museums galore. One thing I always do is take a visit to Marblehead, just outside of Salem, to one of the beautiful spots on the East Coast. Fort Sewall, an old fort that defended the U.S.S. Constitution in the war of 1812, sits on a grassy knoll next to a rocky cliff overooking the Atlantic Ocean. Absolutely breathtaking! I love to get pictures of my kids there each time we visit as a good way to see how much they have grown.
Below, check out some of the great places that we visited. It's not too late to plan your own quick weekend getaway to Salem! There are fun Haunted Happenings all month long!
