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BirdieKate58 t1_iujuqs9 wrote

A Masshole from birth, I never visited Salem until several years ago when hubby and I finally decided to go. Like, why not. It was the first weekend after Halloween. The weather was positively perfect. Everything was open - stroll the streets at night, pop in and out of the shops, go out to dinner anywhere, see all the tourist attractions with no lines... and everyone who lived/worked there was so HAPPY that Halloween was over. Highly recommend the first weekend in November!

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IBringPandaMonium OP t1_iujvkd7 wrote

this is absolutely the way. September and early November are peak “Salem in the fall” visit times

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BirdieKate58 t1_iujx3oq wrote

I think it was 10 years ago and we still talk about what a fabulous weekend we had. It's nice when the bellhop at your hotel is really happy to see you!

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senator_mendoza t1_iuk3o27 wrote

Salem resident here - we’re definitely busy all fall but if you avoid the Halloween peak (October) then you’ll at least be able to find a place to park and be able to get into places

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