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.
A Bunch of Hocus Pocus: A Self-Guides Tour Of The Salem Filming Locations
I’ve been chasing the Sanderson Sisters since I was seven. Here’s every real Hocus Pocus filming location in Salem and Marblehead, where to stand, what it costs, which stops the dogs can come to Tour
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.
Visiting Salem, MA Outside October: Every Season
October gets the hype, but Salem is open the other eleven months, with no lines, easy parking and room to actually hear your tour guide. Here’s what each season is really like, what’s open, and what’s worth planning around…



