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Peabody Essex Museum
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Museums & Galleries
150 Essex St
Salem,
Massachusetts 01970
(978) 745-1876
Its in downtown Salem, a must see for any visitor. I live in salem, and recently re-visited it. ...
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Its in downtown Salem, a must see for any visitor. I live in salem, and recently re-visited it. Hadnt been there in 30 years! Shame on me! I was delighted with the additions they put on. Wonderful new building with glass walls and ceilings. They offer a nice little area to grap a bite to eat. I was impressed that each area of the museum had an attendant, not only to watch that no visitors touch any thing, but they also are there to answer any questions you might have. Lots to see. And none of it is boring either. Extremely well kept. Very pleasant place to visit........rain or shine!
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I am absolutely a fan of Salem. The witch dungeon is excellent, maybe a little creepy for the...
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I am absolutely a fan of Salem. The witch dungeon is excellent, maybe a little creepy for the kids', but an excellent night out for adults. There are lots of attractions close by and many great eating establishements. If you want to learn some history and be scared out of your wits for fun, this is the place to be!
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Hawthorne?s Haunting Classic Comes Alive
(Derry, NH) ? The Music and Drama Company will bring...
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Hawthorne?s Haunting Classic Comes Alive
(Derry, NH) ? The Music and Drama Company will bring to life Nathaniel Hawthorne?s classic novel, The House of the Seven Gables, which tells of mysterious deaths, hidden documents, ghosts of those long dead and lovers from opposite sides of a centuries-old curse surround a secret holding the key to a family's salvation.
David Preece?s adaptation of The House of the Seven Gables remains true to Hawthorne's novel of haunting tragedy and romance. In this dark, Gothic love story, Hawthorne expresses the belief that new hope and promise can supersede the grim despair of the past.
D. Seth Abbott will direct this haunting play for the award winning Music and Drama Company, now celebrating their 25th Season. Playwright David Preece, who is based in New Hampshire, has seen his plays performed throughout the country. In 2007, his play about Zelda and F. Scott Fitzgerald and Ernest Hemingway, Tender, won the New Hampshire Theatre Award for Outstanding New Play by a Professional Theatre and was nominated for Best Play by the LA Critics and his play, Charles Dickens? Ghost Stories won seven 2008 New Hampshire Theatre Awards, including Best Play. The award-winning set designer Jim Webber will make the famous house come alive on stage.
The play will have its New England premiere on October 23, 24, and 25 2008 at 8:00 PM at Adams Memorial Opera House, 29 West Broadway in Derry, New Hampshire. Tickets are available by calling 432-5578 Ext. 3 or before each performance.
The House of the Seven Gables is the perfect entertainment for the Halloween season!
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Salem Willows has actually transformed over the years to a beautiful, clean, family spot. When my...
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Salem Willows has actually transformed over the years to a beautiful, clean, family spot. When my husband and I visited the last couple of times, we expected it to be full of louds teens hanging around. Instead, there are mostly families, couples, as well as young people. There was no rowdiness. The park area was very clean. The eating establishments were all open and doing great business. And of course there are the couple of game places too. They have installed some new gardens. I was impressed, as the place was on the decline years ago.
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Salem Wax Museum
Category:
Tour Guides & Services
288 Derby St
Salem,
Massachusetts 01970
(978) 740-2929
Out of all of the many museums The Salem wax museum is probably my favorite. It is really neat! If...
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Out of all of the many museums The Salem wax museum is probably my favorite. It is really neat! If you have kids they will really have fun looking at the wax figures and hearing all of the spooky, yet important facts on the tragic witch trials that occurred. If you happen to be visiting the city around the time of Halloween, or Samhain, be prepared. It will be nearly impossible to get in to these museums. The line went on, very long outside! It is a shame, because it really makes a fun learning experience. If possible, stop in and tour another season. You will have a much easier time getting inside!
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If you have small ones, this is a cheap place to sit and watch the little guys play. It's not...
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If you have small ones, this is a cheap place to sit and watch the little guys play. It's not terribly expensive, and it's a safe, clean environment. I would recommend this place to parents of small children. I think you would enjoy it! There are several eating establishments within the proximity. It's a nice cheap weekend out for the family.
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If you are bored on a weekend and live in the area, this is a great activity for kid's of all...
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If you are bored on a weekend and live in the area, this is a great activity for kid's of all ages. It's a little scary, but you are led through a small pirate museum by a youthful young man dressed as a pirate while he tells you stories of local folklore, factual, I think. There is also a gift shop upon entering. It's alot of fun for kid's and adults alike!
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Salem Witch Museum
Category:
Museums & Galleries
19 Washington Sq
Salem,
Massachusetts 01970
(978) 744-1692
The Salem WItch museum tells visitors the story of the Salem witch trials of the 1600's through...
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The Salem WItch museum tells visitors the story of the Salem witch trials of the 1600's through wax figures and recorded narration. The first part of the museum is a round-shaped audotourium with the wax figures on stages that become illuminated as the narrator tells the story of bewitching, trials and hangings. It seemed too scary for the small children in the audience. The second part of the museum gives depictions of witches in todays society. All in all, a good hour is spent going through the exhibit finished in the witch gift shop.
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Salem Wax Museum
Category:
Aquariums, Zoos & Botanical Gardens
288 Derby St
Salem,
Massachusetts 01970
The Salem Wax Musuem is a must if you find yourself visiting Salem. Unlike typical wax musuems,...
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The Salem Wax Musuem is a must if you find yourself visiting Salem. Unlike typical wax musuems, this one recreates characters from history with primary focus being on the Witchcraft Trials of 1692 and historical pirates and sea captains.
Inside the museum there are several activities for kids or the young at heart including an area where you can rub a mock gravestone.
The gift shop offers a wide selection of tourist items as well as books that correlate to the historical wax figures you just met.
Great location on Derby Street - in the height of all of Salem's tourist attractions. Overall inexpensive and a tasteful change from other offerings in town.
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This is a nice local miniature golf course. Its set on a small hill off Swampscott Rd. Lots of...
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This is a nice local miniature golf course. Its set on a small hill off Swampscott Rd. Lots of water features and all the usual mini golf fun things at each hole. They sell Richardson's ice cream on the premises for a snack after your game. Very clean, well kept. Great for the kids
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