Salem, Massachusetts

Salem
In autumn, Salem, Massachusetts becomes one of the most exciting and spooky places to visit in the United States. The air is cool, the trees turn orange and red, and the whole city prepares for Halloween. People from all over the world come to Salem to enjoy its mystery, history, and ghost stories.

Places to See

Don’t miss out on the Salem Witch Museum, where you can learn about the Salem witch trials of 1692, when people were wrongly accused of witchcraft. You can also visit the Witch House, the only building in Salem still connected directly to the trials. Take a walk through the historic streets with old wooden houses and lanterns that give the city a spooky charm.

In October, Salem hosts Haunted Happenings, a full month of parades, haunted houses, ghost tours, street shows, and costume parties. At night, you can join a candlelit ghost tour and hear strange stories about the past. Salem is also close to the Atlantic Ocean, so you can enjoy a quiet walk by the harbor on a crisp autumn day.

Fun Fact About Salem

Salem is known as “Witch City”, and even the police cars have witch logos on them! Many shops in Salem sell magic books, crystals, candles, and witch hats. The city has also appeared in movies and TV shows like “Hocus Pocus” and “Bewitched.”

Vocabulary
  • spooky - sinister or ghostly in a way that causes fear and unease.
    жуткий
  • ghost - an apparition of a dead person
    призрак
  • lantern - a lamp with a transparent case protecting the flame
    фонарь
  • haunted house - a building or location believed to be inhabited by ghosts or spirits
    дом с привидениями
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  2. Have you ever been to a ghost tour or visited a haunted house?
  3. Have something strange or scary ever happened to you?
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