When it comes to Halloween in New England, Salem often steals the spotlight due to its history of witch trials and bustling October festivities. But those willing to wander beyond the well-trodden ...

While it’s impossible to completely avoid crowds while visiting Salem in October, there are some ways that people can have a ...

SALEM — Don’t do it. Don’t go to Salem in October. I know what you’re thinking. “Oh, it can’t be that bad.” “It’ll be fun.” “We’ll make a day of it.” “We’ll go when it’s less busy.” 1) It is. 2) It ...

Halloween is coming up fast. What are your plans to get in the spirit? With pumpkin patches and corn mazes, old legends and rumored hauntings, Halloween in New England is like no where else. But with ...

Between corn mazes, theme parks and traditional haunted houses, the state is sure to have the perfect haunted activity for everyone.

I decided to test if going to Salem, Massachusetts, during October would be a tolerable and fun time despite the crowds. This ...

Two local authors have done a deep dive into Halloween’s long history, taking readers and viewers back in time. Somerville writer Lesley Bannatyne has authored five books on Halloween. In one book, ...

SALEM, Mass. (WWLP) – Salem has been named the top trending destination for Halloween weekend 2025, according to Airbnb data, with searches for the city up by double digits compared to last year. As ...

Riley Rourke is a digital producer for CBS Boston. She has worked at WBZ-TV since graduating from Emerson College in 2023. It was a night of ghosts and gusts in Salem, Massachusetts as visitors from ...