An honest guide to Salem, Massachusetts in October 2026 from someone who lived down the road for seven years; what to do, what’s changed, and how to avoid the worst crowds.
Visiting Salem in October: An Honest Guide to What You’re Actually Walking Into
Everything nobody warns you about visiting Salem in October — the crowds, the parking nightmare, the cemetery that’s fenced off now, the fireworks that aren’t fireworks anymore, and the honest answer to whether you should even come, from someone who lived less than an hour away for seven years.

