Salem in October ~ Visiting The Witch City 🧙‍♀️🔮

[@GluteusMaximus21]

I’m from just south of Marietta Georgia and I’m dying to go to Salem. Halloween is my favorite holiday and Salem at Halloween is my dream trip. ❤😊

[@karensmith5116]

Great to see you! You have been missed! Thanks for sharing such a fun trip with us!

[@anitamckenzie4895]

Yea!! So nice to see you again. Couldn’t understand most of what the two of you said, but so nice to see you on the spooky trail!!

[@tresannrn8454]

What a cool trip!! Thanks for taking us along. I could see you two trekking into the woods after dark for a Hallowed Witchy Hike… lol… loved the video!!✌️❤️

[@bamamama2989]

Love it! Now I'm planning a trip up there! It looks like so much fun!

[@HikingwithBraids]

It’s amazing!!

[@flippinwithamy3397]

I love this video. Nice to see a new video from you. I feel like you made this one for me. Now I want to move to Salem.

[@aequitasvox2488]

good to see you both had fun. I've been to Salem a few times. There was quite a bit you missed because of the big crowds etc. There are even better historic locations and restaurants. caramel French patisserie has the best French croissants and pastry in Salem. If you go again I suggest Hotel Salem, its in the heart of Salem on Essex street. Take the trolley and the ferry from Boston to Salem are worth it. If you search for best places in Salem to eat and visit it really helps. believe it or not the trolley is one of the best tours and you get to see variety of places to stop and visit. plus you can get on and off anytime day of ticket purchase. Halloween is great but too busy don't underestimate Salem during summer months. I found i liked it best around July 4th or early June. There's even a castle not too far from Salem in Gloucester about a 30 min drive. It can be a whole lot of fun if you research. p.s. there's a lot of film locations in Salem too, from bewitched to rob zombie flicks to hocus pocus to Hubie's Halloween etc. thanks for the vid.

[@HikingwithBraids]

Oh wow thanks for this great info! I really want to go back with my husband so I will use these tips!

[@susietopspin]

Definitely miss your videos. This was a great though. I need to visit as relatively close for me. I love Jet Blue and was also freaked when I had to check my own bags and then print the tag, attach and deliver to the drop off…. Hey st least they didn’t ask us to fly the plane.😂. Happy trails.🤘🏻🥾⛰️

[@rosikoenig7375]

I really enjoyed your view of visiting Salem.. well done!

[@janetlucha7380]

I really appreciated your travel share. You were both pleasant and engaging. Some who share videos like this trend to talk excessively through the video or become anxious. You provided explanation, humor, and history. Thank you. Nicely done.❤

[@HikingwithBraids]

Thank you! 🫶

[@beckyleheny8636]

So nice to see you!!! It would be so neat to go there around halloween!! Very cool!

[@garbo9951]

Thank you for sharing this. You guys are beautiful in your witchy garb!! 🙏🏻🍂🧡🎃💛😉☀️✌️🍁🤎💛🧡🍂🎃🥰

[@HikingwithBraids]

Thank you! 🧙🖤

[@einsteindrieu]

Nice to learn something new Thank you two very nice ! 🪄🪄🧹🧹🖤🖤

[@michaelhartin72]

What a great video! I live in south Alabama and took my teenage daughter on a summer trip to Salem and Boston. We spent almost two weeks in the area and visited almost everything you highlighted. I chose to stay at the hotel Salem right on Essex Street and it was great walking out the door and being in the heart of the attractions. Thank you for sharing your experience.

[@kristinetrent7461]

Definitely wish I’d planned sooner to be able to stay in the heart of Salem.

[@laurenchristiemary2]

Loved your spooky adventures! We adore Salem, but usually go in the Summer to avoid the crowds. It has a cozy magical vibe year-round! I still dream of staying right in town to experience Halloween Night there!

[@HikingwithBraids]

I’m gonna make it a yearly trip. I loved it!

[@SusanCrone22]

Loved your video. You are both beautiful, friendly and diwn to earth. So refreshing! 🌿

[@TheGatlinburgHussey]

Good morning from Gatlinburg TN Smoky Mountains 🎃🐻🍁... Originally from Newport RI wteee they filmed Hocus Pocus *set in Salem. "40 mins away...😂😂😂

[@nationalparksprincess3216]

It's so nice to see a new video from you! I really enjoyed your girl trip get away. It seems alot of people had the same idea as you. Can you imagine how good the food must be to have a line that long? 😮 Such an interesting place, I liked the tours around the area 😊

[@thepuzzleoracle6760]

This is bringing back so many memories!! We went last year, not at Halloween, but it was still an amazing time! I’m dying to go back!

[@HikingwithBraids]

Me too!!

[@beverlysmith6539]

Thank you for sharing your experience!

[@fiorentinamaione1121]

Thanks for the lovely video. You’re both Beautiful ❤

[@ralphjesseman6562]

Glad to see you up here in the Northeast! Salem is cool. Hope you can get up here for a hiking adventure soon, as we have some amazing trails, especially when the weather cooperates!! Lol!!

[@nickhikesinthewoods6150]

This is so awesome I love it

[@markp0752]

Great to see a new video! It was a long one! Took me 2 days to watch it. Loos like you had lots of fun! Thanks for sharing!

[@HikingwithBraids]

Haha glad you made it all the way through!

[@MaxZomboni]

Nice to see a new video from you. It looks like you did a good job of avoiding the crowds. I bet your food and drinks were just as good as the places with the ridiculously long lines.

[@tracyrayL.A.]

I thoroughly enjoyed this video. You two are so charming! ✨️🖤✨️🖤✨️

[@HikingwithBraids]

Thank you! 👻

[@alabamared2568]

Very good video its sparked an interest in me going next year to Salem.. something I never thought of honestly until your blog.. Alabama here Cullman to be exact you both were gorgeous in your 2nd day blog beautiful both of you!!!❤

[@jennifercollins7135]

I am glad you enjoyed your time. I live in Mass and don't go as often as I like. The history is actually so sad but amazing. I like to go the first week of October.

[@devong1488]

I always heard avoid during October due to crowds, can definitely see what people mean. Looks like you ladies made it fun though regardless!

[@karjurassic8364]

What a great idea for a girls’ trip! I’d love to go there but not in October…too crowded! Great to see you again . ✌🏻💕

[@jayogee913]

Good video, I like the steady camera work, and the walk-along pace! I love Salem! Need to get back there!

[@Rose-nw7px]

thank you for sharing. I get bad summertime blues so need lots of fall content and liked a nice long video

[@HikingwithBraids]

Fall is a huge boost of serotonin for sure :)

[@somethingpeachyy]

This vlog is so fun and makes me even more excited for my visit this autumn! what time did you get to Salem on your second day to avoid the crowds?

[@HikingwithBraids]

Early around 7 am ⛅️

[@annajo1963]

What an amazing trip! I had no idea it was so crowded. I’m so glad you posted this and you all had such a great time!😎

[@codyterry0405]

Missed you and your videos!!!!❤❤

[@666beefee]

Thank you very much for this Video. Greetings from Germany. 🤘😈👍🍻

[@gabytheonedd2695]

Such a fun video to watch. Looks like you guys had a ton of fun. Good to meet Chelsea - she seems like a cool person to partner up with for a spooky adventure. Some of those headstones you were looking at had the names of some of my relatives on them. If you saw ones with the last name Dodge those are my peeps - my relatives were there beginning in the 1600s. Additionally, a few relatives were masons back then so there was stone work done by Dodges in Salem. Also if you were wandering about in the area near the Witch Trial Memorial you may have happened to walk down Dodge Street which is named after my ancestors. And, lastly, you likely walked by the Dodge-Shreve House which is at 29 Chestnut Street on your way to the house on Chestnut where Hawthorne lived for a year. It's been a long time since I went to Salem. You've inspired me to go back down (shorter trip for me since I live in Maine) so thanks for that.

[@HikingwithBraids]

Oh how cool! What interesting family history!

[@kristinetrent7461]

I enjoyed watching your video. Looks like you two had a wonderful trip. Thank you for sharing your travels. My daughter and I are flying out of Gulfport,MS at the end of October into Boston and taking the train to Salem for Halloween. Our first trip together out of state and her first time flying. Thank you for showing Boston Airport. That is the only part I’m nervous about. Navigating the airport. And the train. Out of Boston. Eeeeeek. Did you have trouble with the train or getting Ubers

[@HikingwithBraids]

No it was super easy! And the train is easy too just remember to have some cash if possible but I think you can pay on the app too

[@ChatequaHolliday]

So much fun.

[@karihegg8961]

My your hair has grown! Good to see you!

[@lauragrillo3988]

We are going for our honeymoon! In October!!!! Can't wait.

[@Djhikes63]

Catch us up. What all have you been going on lately? Any future hiking plans. Love your videos

[@jillkornau]

You have the prettiest hair!!!

[@theoutdoordogandhikinggirl]

Good to see you again! Men was it busy over there or what 😅

[@katyhartTV]

Wow! How early did y’all get there to have the streets that empty in October??? Love this recap!

[@Jesusqm]

Que hermoso lugar y qué hermosa rubia 🎃

[@neeshailasewich5817]

Bestie and I are to Boston/Salem in October for our Girls trip!!

[@ShaneSaw2593]

Better to go in the “off season.” You can still do almost everything there is to do in October, just cheaper and far less people. Also, the city is finally talking about upgrading the Witch Museum. It’s been unchanged since the last time I was there over 20 years ago. You’re also lucky you got some good weather. Record amounts of rain in ‘23.

[@rhondalynn64]

Would love to know the name of your Airbnb....so good to see you back

[@HikingwithBraids]

It’s listed as Veronica’s Place in AirBnB

[@willshish5270]

Salem is a total tourist trap, especially in October. I remember 8-10 years ago I went on October 1st. I had to park 1/2 a mile from town in somebody's backyard for $20. It was so off the beaten path that I almost couldn't find my car. I would say it is so over-rated but you would have to include such cities that have become over-run by tourists as Newburyport, MA or Portsmouth, NH. I used to constantly go to dine and visit these beautiful cities, but now it is even hard to find a parking place. You have to wait too long to get into a restaurant or bar, when before you could just walk in and sit down.

[@LynneC44]

Yep. I live in one of the border towns. No one who lives here would actually go there. There are much better and nicer places to see in the area.

[@susanb2015]

I was there a long time ago in November. It was empty. One witch museum was closed. I went to the other one. I didn't know about the other attractions if there were any then and I don't remember seeing any restaurants. And then I went to the House of Seven Gables tour. It was a beautiful area. But yes October now would be too crowded.

[@ericahurst4442]

Hi! i am going this October '24 what time the next day did you get to salem? i would love to be able to walk around and take pictures before the crowd!

[@HikingwithBraids]

Early morning around 7 am 🙂

[@lesliehoover9331]

Old Mountain Goat had hoped to run into Braides while on the AT. We were both in the state of Maine. Missed the opportunity and would really loved to have met up with her. Sorry I missed you dear and still haven’t made it to Katahdin. Maybe regroup with me up here and prod me along. Love her family! Ole mountain goat /// LC Hoover from 140 Fox Street Gilbert, SC. Please concoct and Help me finish the 243 miles left! 1:09

[@bookreadingbotonist]

Really great video for some fall vibes 🍂 my mom and I are going to Salem this October and we’re so excited but nervous for the crowds..we’re going in the middle of the week to hopefully avoid weekend crowds. What time in the morning do you this is best to get there and have the place to yourselves? :)

[@HikingwithBraids]

Get up as early as you can. I’d say if you can get there between 6:30 - 7 am you’ll have it mainly to yourself :)

[@MandaShell]

How far was your place from train station? I was looking at a place in Beverly and thinking of doing the same. It said 2 blocks to train station, but...2 blocks can mean a LOT of different things. Lol.

[@HikingwithBraids]

We were maybe 1/4 mile at most. About an 6 minute walk. If you stay in Beverly you should be pretty conveniently located.

[@viridianaflores648]

How was the flight with JetBlue? We are wanting to plan a girls trip for October and JetBlue keeps coming up as flight.

[@HikingwithBraids]

I’m used to flying Delta and I thought JetBlue was great!

[@donrobine5450]

Nice to see you

[@lizzeth285]

Does anyone know what is the name of the music that plays in the background? I want it for my ringtone 😂 but don’t the name!

[@DeniseDufort-e4x]

Wanna visit this place someday1

[@ladybug123212]

How much were those osters. Im thinking like 15 bucks or more for just those 2.

[@HikingwithBraids]

Nope. Like $2.50 per oyster 🦪 😋

[@hoodgoddess702]

What's the name & price of the train station to/from Boston - Salem?

[@artemis009]

I was wondering, what week in October did you travel to Salem? I’m thinking of going next year but I want to avoid the major crowds but still want to experience the Halloween atmosphere. Is the whole month of October dedicated to all things Halloween?

[@HikingwithBraids]

Yes it is! I was there the second week of October.

[@Mylesbates126]

Sorry if I missed it but when in October did you go and was it a weekend? Thanks 😊

[@Mylesbates126]

Found the day in the comments! Sunday-Tuesday!

[@marjolainelachance5032]

Hi!! Which day of the week were you there?

[@HikingwithBraids]

We were there Sunday - Tuesday

[@jdmart82]

I seen my wife and I on the video! I also put on my costume which was a big red inflatable Ballon dog

[@nitaclem6762]

What city did you stay in to take train to Salem??

[@Jme62]

Don’t take this as criticism of the channel or video, because that’s not intended at all. It’s a great video, and I see so many places I’d love to visit in this video. The witch museum in particular. And the memorials to the victims of the trials. But most of all, this video convinced me that I do NOT want to visit in October. At all. However, I can see that I’d love to visit at another time.

[@HikingwithBraids]

I’ve heard it’s really nice to visit in other months and a lot less crowded. I’ve thought about revisiting in early September or early November.

[@Jme62]

@@HikingwithBraids That sounds really nice. It looks like a wonderful place to visit for the history. But maybe not so much crowding. Lol. ( Maybe it’s just that I’m old.)

[@Alkatrazzlv]

Hey Chelsea!! 😁

[@raspberry4471]

"Cackle-Cackle CRAP!!😂😅

[@theesantillan]

I was there!

[@raspberry4471]

Hey someone needs to make a look alike head candle thatyou can personally push Huge pins into ,So you can "wake uP and See the Light,faux witches!"

[@Unclerukus210]

For the people complaining about the “ tourist traps” and parking…… just remember people are being money into y’all town along with creating jobs.

[@alessandrasantini7458]

🤎🎃

[@AlanHigh-x4i]

Salem seems like a nice place to visit, but not in October. If I went it would be after all of the Halloween hoopla.

[@raspberry4471]

Witchcraft is "NO JOKE."😮😢

[@mclary9808]

Love the Salem trip but you surely do not look like Samuel L Jackson

[@HikingwithBraids]

😂

[@skipfluck4299]

Something you should probably remember, with out Columbus you and your little buddy, probably would not have been walking around Salem on that very day. Columbus started the progression of Europeans to the new world.

[@iceaxe56]

Salem, is so touristy,,,witches are treated as jokes,,,it is a waste of time and money.They even have a Bewitched statue,,go figure.

[@nicolecrystal6765]

BOOOOOOOOOOOOO

[@misscandy84]

Salam cool but not spooky

[@chachee15]

Its crazy. People come here from all over the world to see basically nothing. Big tourist trap

[@raylamascus2296]

Looks like y’all had alot of fun

[@raylamascus2296]

Good to see you Gretchen

[@joedycook7870]

My wife and I are planning on going in October, any suggestions where to say cheap to take the train into Salem. Thanks