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Inside Background
Architecture 
One of several historic districts in Salem is named for Samuel...
Last edited: 07 August 2007
Health & Safety 
Salem is as safe as practically any other "suburb" in a major metropolitan...
Last edited: 08 November 2009
History 
Prior to English colonization, Salem was called Naumkeag- "comfort haven"- in...
Last edited: 19 August 2007
Recommended Reading 
The Lace Reader by Brunonia Barry is a suspenseful novel which takes place in...
Last edited: 01 July 2008
Weather & When to Go 
October is the busiest time of the year in Salem with "Haunted Happenings" all...
Last edited: 02 August 2007
Halloween 
Halloween in Salem, MA is unlike any other place. Salem is well known for the...
Last edited: 03 September 2009
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Inside Transportation
Public Transportation 
You can take the MBTA's commuter rail to and from Boston and its suburbs...
Last edited: 16 August 2007
Parking 
Parking in Salem Salem is a great place to visit any time of the year, and is...
Last edited: 05 August 2007
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Inside Things to Do
Family Travel 
Best 3D attraction.  Worth the trip to Salem  salemsalems13ghos... There are a...
Last edited: 16 August 2009
Nightlife 
Salem tends to be a little quiet at night (locals think pleasantly so) and can...
Last edited: 23 November 2008
Off the Beaten Path 
After 380 years, most of the land in Salem has been built upon and yards are...
Last edited: 16 August 2007
Shopping 
Shopping in Salem is a bit of a step back in time- a city devoid of...
Last edited: 19 June 2009
40 Whacks Museum, The Lizzie Borden Story 
 Formerly the Lizzie Borden Museum, 40 Whacks tells the story of the famed axe...
Last edited: 31 October 2009
Mahi Mahi Cruises & Charters 
Mahi Mahi Cruises is a unique business. It uses the 50-ft Finback to give daily...
Last edited: 23 August 2009
Old Burying Point Cemetery 
The Charter street burial ground, historically known as Olde Burying Point is...
Last edited: 21 August 2009
Salem Wax Museum of Witches & Seafarers 
Composed of eerily life-like London made wax figures that depict Salem's vivid...
Last edited: 13 October 2009
Salem Witch Memorial 
    Located just to the rear of Peabody Essex Museum adjacent to the old burial...
Last edited: 09 November 2009
Salem Witch Village 
The Salem Witch Village is not a village. It's an indoor guided tour through a...
Last edited: 11 August 2006
Spellbound Tours 
Spellbound Tours is one of the oldest and most reputable tours in Salem. Their...
Last edited: 12 December 2009
The House of the Seven Gables 
Built in 1668, this is the oldest surviving 17th century wooden mansion in New...
Last edited: 07 November 2009
The Witch House/Corwin House 
 The Witch House / The Corwin House   The "Witch House," as it is called (it is...
Last edited: 17 July 2007
The Witches Cottage at The Griffen Theatre 
When you live and work in Salem, MA it can be difficult to be objective about...
Last edited: 05 October 2009
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Inside Dining Scene
Dining Overview 
There is some especially fine ethnic cuisine in the downtown area. A longtime...
Last edited: 18 August 2007
Breakfast 
When it comes to eating breakfast in Salem, you have quite a few great choices...
Last edited: 17 August 2007
Dining with a View 
The most "Salem" place to dine with a view is Pickering Wharf. This waterside...
Last edited: 18 August 2007
Caffe Graziani 
Caffe Graziani is a family run storefront restaurant in the heart of Salem's...
Last edited: 09 November 2009
Rockafellas 
Rockafellas is an upscale and trendy place for drinks and casual dining.  The...
Last edited: 21 October 2009
Thai Place Restaurant 
The Thai Place was the first Thai restaurant on Boston's North Shore.  Varied...
Last edited: 26 August 2007
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Inside United States: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
Currency  The United States uses the United States dollar as its currency. The...
Last edited: 06 March 2009
Crossing the Border 
A little preparation will help simplify the process of entering the United...
Last edited: 31 July 2009
Emergencies 
Despite the best of intentions, accidents and illness happen when away from...
Last edited: 26 May 2009
Important Phrases 
American jargon diverges from the rest of the world's -- most notably from...
Last edited: 22 July 2009
Telephones 
General: The standard American telephone number is ten digits, such as (555...
Last edited: 08 August 2009
Tipping & Etiquette 
Reminder and Warning:  This information is highly contested, confusing by...
Last edited: 07 March 2009
Additional Motel Taxes 
In many states motels, hotels and innkeepers of any description are subject to...
Last edited: 08 September 2007
America 's Outdoors 
 As I was walking , That ribbon of highway, I saw above me that endless skyway...
Last edited: 24 October 2008
Bottle/Container Deposits 
Depending on where you travel to in the U.S. bottle/container deposit laws...
Last edited: 27 April 2009
Customs, Habits, and Etiquette 
Things NOT To Forget: Tipping: restaurant and bar menus indicate prices without...
Last edited: 25 August 2009
Discount Shopping  
A discount shopping trip in the United States can be a real bonanza for...
Last edited: 06 December 2008
Entry into the US from Canada 
Canadian citizens flying between a Canadian and American airport require a...
Last edited: 26 April 2009
Language and America 
  Anglophone Nations  United Kingdom On your first visit to the USA from the...
Last edited: 25 August 2009
Polite Manners 
Eye Contact In the United States, most people consider it polite, and a...
Last edited: 19 August 2009
Taxes 
Contents:  1. Understanding the "sales tax" on merchandise and food in the U.S...
Last edited: 23 September 2009
Traveling by Car in the US 
Most first-time visitors to the United States will go to typical tourist areas...
Last edited: 20 July 2009
Traveling with Children and Teens 
In the U.S., there are certain customs about the young that may differ from...
Last edited: 04 April 2009
US Customs 
Everyone who arrives in the United States is process by U.S. Customs and Border...
Last edited: 26 April 2009
Where to eat with kids. 
If you have young children and want to eat in a relaxed atmosphere there's...
Last edited: 13 May 2009
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