SALEM TRAVEL GUIDE 2022 | Part 1 | The BEST HALLOWEEN CITY in the US

[@TheTraventuresChannel]

GIVEAWAY!! HEY GUYS THANKS FOR ALL OF THE LOVE LATELY! We decided that since our Salem videos are getting a lot of attention this summer we wanted to give back to a lucky viewer for their next trip to Salem! For those of you looking to book your next getaway to the New England area and wanting to stay at a luxury boutique hotel (like The Merchant in the video!) you could win a $30 off gift certificate by first SUBSCRIBING to our channel, second LIKING any of our Salem videos, & COMMENTING on this comment (which will be pinned to any of our 3 Salem Videos). Now if your looking to traventure somewhere else in New England, Lark Hotels has around 20 different locations including Martha's Vineyard, Stowe, Nantucket, and Provincetown. Drawing will be done no later than October 15th so get subbing, liking, and commenting and we'll see you in New England!

[@hensonfareay4943]

Love this Salem series! Hope I win!

[@jamie-ei2wi]

This series inspired me to start planning my own trip to Salem! Love you guys!

[@TheTraventuresChannel]

We’re so glad we sparked the flame J!! We have no doubt you’ll love it there. Enjoy it :)

[@sissamarie1224]

My boyfriend and I are planning our first trip to Salem this Fall!!

[@staceymccormack6]

Such an amazing video!! I love Halloween, fall, and Hocus Pocus so much!!! They’re all my favorite!!! Such a beautiful town with such beautiful buildings and so much history! Looks like so much fun my cheeks would be hurting from smiling so much!!!! 😍😍😍😍

[@Master_Blackthorne]

As far as last words of the condemned are concerned, Sarah Good's are my favorite. She was found guilty and one of the ministers, Reverend Noyes, kept pressing her to confess. She yelled at him, "I'm no more a witch than you are a wizard, and if you take away my life, God will give you blood to drink!" Supposedly Noyes died 25 years later, choking on his own blood.

[@TheTraventuresChannel]

😱 Wow that is an incredibly Salem-esque story and so perfect. Poor people had to go through such horror, but we are so glad how the town has lived on in the years after. Honoring all of them is essential to Salem’s backbone.

[@Master_Blackthorne]

@@TheTraventuresChannel Yes, what was at the heart of it all was that Salem village (now called Danvers) was a community divided against itself, and old grudges were repaid by the fatal cry of "witchcraft." Half of the village wanted their own meeting house and minister, the other half wanted to travel 30 miles to the big meeting house in Salem town. There is evidence that the Putnam family was behind it, coaxing the girls to call out anyone they didn't like. Under the law, if you were accused of witchcraft, even if you didn't admit to it, your property was confiscated as you were no longer considered Christian.

[@ohgizzle2084]

The drone footage is beautiful, the fog is everything I actually thought you guys used stock footage before yall mentioned it. Good job!!

[@TheTraventuresChannel]

Haha wow thanks! Yea tried pretty hard to get it similar to the movie 🎥 And turns out the fog made it!

[@ShannonMMiller]

WOW- the production value on this is amazing! Loved this and can't wait for more from you guys!

[@TheTraventuresChannel]

Thank you so much! That means a lot Shannon! Getting better every day :)

[@sonogramgrl]

100% agree

[@penumbra1213]

They barely even showed anything of the town... about 90% of the time the video is just on their faces with a couple of seconds of footage of the town every so often. You can skip to random parts of the video and the majority of the time, they're just focusing the camera on themselves. I gave up watching about half way through. :/

[@TheTraventuresChannel]

Hey Lottie! It’s a vlog so that’s kinda the idea 👵🏼

[@penumbra1213]

@@TheTraventuresChannel Yeah you're a travel vlog. You're supposed to make videos of the places you visit, not of yourselves. What's really a shame is that you created that amazing aerial footage of the town and you only included it in like 20 seconds of the entire video. :/

[@TheTwistedMystic]

Great footage you guys. One of the best Salem videos on KZbin.

[@TheTraventuresChannel]

Glad you think so :) we had so much fun making them and adventuring through Salem!

[@plasticsunflowerx1617]

this was filmed and edited so nicely. 👍

[@TheTraventuresChannel]

Thank u so much, it means a lot :)

[@stassiah2958]

I was looking for a good Salem travel video and stumbled upon yours. Thank you for the very nice footage and so much interesting information!

[@TheTraventuresChannel]

Thanks so much Stassia! Glad you found ours! Hopefully it gives you some ideas for your next visit :) We just put up the 3rd one and got to some REALLY cool spots in and around Salem.

[@stassiah2958]

Yay! Subscribed!

[@BenicioUkulele5811]

I’m going to salem for the first time in early September 2022 and I’m so excited! Thank you for this video!

[@TheTraventuresChannel]

Well we are definitely sure of one thing - YOURE GONNA LOVE IT! Have a great time!

[@BenicioUkulele5811]

@@TheTraventuresChannel thank you!

[@Whoisbella123]

I’m going to Salem soon for the first time as well! I’m so so so excited I love history and stuff like that its so exciting and cool

[@karenrobinson3941]

Me and a few friends are going the end of this month as well. Seven Gables is a must tour. Did it 10 years ago and it was fantastic.

[@MissJanel]

This was so informative!! Salem looks amazing, thanks so much for this. I’ll be visiting Salem very soon and took down notes for places to visit! :) 😊

[@TheTraventuresChannel]

Glad you found it useful Daisy!

[@familyboyle4494]

Your travel vlogs are some of my favorites! I have always wanted to go to Salem. Love the Hocus Pocus intro.

[@TheTraventuresChannel]

Thank you so much! Our second video (up next week) will be all about the locations of Hocus Pocus so stay tuned for that one! Salem is so amazing especially during this time of year.

[@arinagreager4228]

Such a great video. We are going to Salem in a couple of weeks and I booked the merchant because of your recommendation. I think I’ve watched your Salem vlog like 3 times 😍

[@TheTraventuresChannel]

Thanks so much Arina! So exciting you're heading there! We are heading back October 19th-22nd and can't wait to make more vlogs! Thanks again and enjoy your trip!

[@hensonfareay4943]

Can’t wait to go to Salem now! My favorite travel vloggers!

[@TheTraventuresChannel]

Thank u! You’ll love it there!

[@ThisIsMyHabitat]

Wow! This was packed full of great information!! The b- roll and editing is amazing!!

[@TheTraventuresChannel]

Thanks so much Mandy! Glad you learned a little and enjoyed the b-roll. Hard not to get nice shots in such an amazingly unique place!

[@kelsismith748]

Awesome video! I’m going this October can’t wait!

[@TheTraventuresChannel]

Thank you! October is amazing in Salem we want to try to get there during Halloween one of these days!

[@amairanifraga3359]

Loved your video and footage! You guys are so nice to watch! Thank you very much for the video and can't wait to go and visit.

[@TheTraventuresChannel]

Thanks so much Amairani! You will love it when you go!

[@ng3057]

I am from West Yorkshire in England , would love to visit Salem !!

[@TheTraventuresChannel]

Wow! We love our England fam! You should definitely make it one day. It does not disappoint!

[@ng3057]

@@TheTraventuresChannel on my bucket list !

[@meshshorts23]

Amazing vlog. Some of the best I’ve seen. Your editing is superb. New sub

[@TheTraventuresChannel]

Thank you so much and thanks for the sub we appreciate it!!

[@PheonixStarsx]

*the Sanderson sisters have entered the chat*

[@TheTraventuresChannel]

We oddly like this creepy comment lol! Especially with Salem as a backdrop

[@Mariann907]

I moved to Boston (for study purposes) two months ago and I am planning on going to Salem for Halloween. Amazing jobs, guys! Loved the presentation, the fog is everything! And the music, OMG! Thank you for your recommendations!

[@TheTraventuresChannel]

That’s amazing Marian! Glad you liked the whole production :) thanks for noticing all the details ♥️ Hope you have a blast for Halloween 🎃 !!

[@rosieonthemoon9168]

Re watching as I head to Boston in October 🍂🎃🧡✨️

[@TheTraventuresChannel]

Thanks so much Rosie!! Means a lot to us that you chose to come back and watch :) We will be back in Salem in October as well! Happy hauntings 👻 🕷 🎃

[@weaponizedmath4369]

My wife and I just came back from an east coast trip including the "Merchant" and Salem our stay was for one night came later in the day, went and caught as much as we could before closing, met many great people at a pub on Essex st. Long story short we woke up the following morning to find the fireplace insert had been pulled away from the wall 10 inches never heard a thing we notified the manager that morning, showed her the morning before photos of the room and the fireplace the following morning, also one ring on my wife's finger was removed and replaced along side of her wedding band on the same finger and her night stand was turned by half again we heard nothing. We will get back that way...couldn't be explained I couldn't have moved it without making alot of noise.

[@TheTraventuresChannel]

Ooooo spooky! Sounds like you guys had a GOOD night at the bar on Essex lol 😂 jk. Those who believe say the Merchant has a lot of paranormal activity 👻

[@aequitasvox2488]

Kokeshi, ugly mug, lobster shanty, Salem brewery, melt, flying saucer pizza and caramel are a must if you visit Salem. As far as witch museum goes I didn’t regret it but the witch dungeon, witch trials reenactment and other tours I found to be better but the end of tour and gift shop was more interesting. I found find an tour that interests you and go many times other tours will have same info with a different perspective. And for all who visit take trolley at least once there are many little gems of shops and eateries through Salem and trolley covers a large area as well as history of Salem plus many don’t know one ticket on trolley gets as many on off trips throughout the day of the ticket; just gotta show your ticket.

[@TheTraventuresChannel]

Wow you sure do know you stuff because this advice is spot on! We tried to get to Kokeshi but got there too late unfortunately. Looks great though! Thanks for the extra info!

[@alexcrowley6002]

Cute video ❤ Love the outfit with the white skirt 😊 She really reminds me of a mix between Courtney Cox and Lana del Rey

[@TheTraventuresChannel]

LOL that’s so funny you say that because number 1 our favorite song is by Lana “once upon a dream” and Ann always identifies as Monica when she’s watching Friends 😂

[@BananaTime45]

This is awesome, love your genuine vibe. I’m headed to Salem in late October!

[@TheTraventuresChannel]

we appreciate it :) enjoy your trip there! Maybe we’ll see you we are headed back as well 🎃

[@BananaTime45]

@@TheTraventuresChannel that’s so cool! If I see you I’ll definitely say hi :))

[@strwbry_mlk]

Finding this a year later😭But I’m so happy to see this!! I was born and raised in Salem right near Salem common, I love it here❤️

[@TheTraventuresChannel]

That's really neat that you lived in Salem! So glad you enjoyed it we can't wait to go back :) Do you still live there?

[@strwbry_mlk]

@@TheTraventuresChannel Yes!! I still live in Salem I wouldn’t change it for anything!🥰 Happy to see people that want to come here, but it does get crazy around Halloween!!😅

[@Sunshinelove1724]

Do you all have plans to go back any time soon? Loved this vlog!

[@TheTraventuresChannel]

I definitely will be back thanks!

[@dwightmcqueen5771]

Good video. I would love to come there . I have so much respect for true witches

[@TheTraventuresChannel]

As do we Dwight! Plan a visit soon and immerse yourself in this Halloween town 🧟‍♂️🧛🏻‍♂️🧙🏻‍♀️👻💀🐺🕷

[@dominiquecarl1791]

the quality, the shots, & the editing of this video is amazing😍 just subscribed!

[@TheTraventuresChannel]

Dominique Carl thanks so much, that means a lot. Trying to get a travel video out every Monday! Thanks for the sub :)

[@shannon3438]

I JUST came across your channel while I was looking for Salem Mass reviews because I am planning a trip next year and realized you two are from Jersey just like me. Small world haha, great video as well!

[@TheTraventuresChannel]

No way Shannon! That’s awesome!! Maybe we’ll see you around Salem or NJ! Thanks for watching!

[@jaimewinz]

Great video!! 🔥🔥

[@TheTraventuresChannel]

Thanks Jaime!

[@ZTMG1]

Your vid was so much fun to watch! thanks! cant wait to visit Salem!

[@TheTraventuresChannel]

No thank you for watching! Glad you liked it. You’ll be happy when you do! 🕷🧛🏻‍♂️🧙🏻‍♀️👻💀🧟‍♂️

[@maripeti4036]

Great vlogging! I live an hr away and you have it all! Fantastic Vlogging!!

[@TheTraventuresChannel]

Thanks Mari! You’re so lucky to live so close to such an iconic American city :)

[@Catholic4Rednecks]

This was interesting! Very sad about the girls

[@TheTraventuresChannel]

Thank you! And yes indeed it is...

[@nicoletomarchio9454]

This was so helpful.

[@TheTraventuresChannel]

Glad you found it Nicole! We are headed back this October so things should get pretttty interesting :) stay tuned

[@sophgrace88]

Hocus Pocus was filmed in Salem… it’s my dream to live in Salem

[@TheTraventuresChannel]

Yes it was! We actually went to many of the filming locations in the movie in our Hocus Pocus video! You should check it out!

[@rosieonthemoon9168]

Hoping to visit Salem again next October so this vlog as made me SO excited! Such a good video 🧛🏻‍♀️🧙🏼‍♀️🧚🏻‍♀️🤍✨

[@TheTraventuresChannel]

Thanks Rosie! We are excited for you to be going you’re gonna love it! We are heading back in a few weeks actually!

[@rosieonthemoon9168]

@@TheTraventuresChannel oh wow, will you be doing another vlog? I'd love to see a Boston vlog if you ever go as hoping to visit Boston again when I visit Salam ✨🤗😍

[@rockeruss555]

In 1692, the accused victim who was executed by crushing (PRESSING) with heavy stones was an 81 yr old man named Giles Corey. His wife Martha Corey, 72yrs old was executed by hanging.

[@TheTraventuresChannel]

Such a tragedy. Those people were out of their minds executing those poor innocent people. Thanks for the facts Russell!

[@rockeruss555]

@@TheTraventuresChannel You're welcome. 🙂

[@ttwiceu]

this was awesome! hope i could visit salem someday, it's such a beautiful town full of history

[@TheTraventuresChannel]

Thank you!! We hope you get the chance too someday :)

[@Torgr_SH]

Great video! I just subscribed! Keep up the good work!

[@TheTraventuresChannel]

Thanks so much! We are doing our homework and will have a ton of amazing adventures planned for this year and next!

[@Torgr_SH]

@@TheTraventuresChannel I look forward to it!

[@mega_kendra44]

i just got back from my trip to salem it was so wonderful

[@TheTraventuresChannel]

Lucky you! Glad you got to spend some time there before the huge crowds come!

[@TheBlairickProject]

Your video was fabulous and today convinced us to book that trip to Salem this October 🎃 You must tell me where you purchased your top and skirt from?😍🙏🏻

[@Kelly-tj8xv]

It's a beautiful old house built in the Federal style.

[@CultureTrekking]

I have wanted to visit Salem for a reeeeeaaaalllly long time

[@TheTraventuresChannel]

You should do it!! And with all of the info you give on your videos you should definitely give Salem a shot! You’ll love it

[@kacecopeland1858]

me, my mom and sister are dying to visit salem next october!! we would be forever grateful 🎃🎃😭😭

[@TheTraventuresChannel]

Lace! Good luck we are so happy you have such passion for Salem! It’s the best Halloween town in America! These two comments will boost your chances :)

[@michellegomes2030]

Amazing travel videos!

[@TheTraventuresChannel]

Thanks so much Michelle!! Glad you enjoy them :)

[@karonhamilton7314]

Great and imforative video! Now i wanna visit!!!#

[@TheTraventuresChannel]

Thanks Karon! You’ll love it when you do!

[@LyssLynnx]

I had a crazy ghost experience in room 11 at the merchant

[@TheTraventuresChannel]

Ohhhh spooky!! What a great hotel that is!

[@lilly6250]

Que show!

[@duchessandmariedisneycrewv2788]

New sub, great video

[@TheTraventuresChannel]

Thank you!! Glad you liked it. Its a great All-American town for sure.

[@emmasoederlund4427]

LOVED this video, new sub!! But also.. WHERE is your pink blouse from?

[@TheTraventuresChannel]

Thanks so much Emma!! Glad you liked it :) here’s the link! rstyle.me/+jlMJbZ5q561T3Hn7rAdnhA

[@Youlovenic]

Thank you sm for this info! Super helpful. Cant wait to go in Oct! Random question- Did you guys see any mediums or psychics on your trip? Im looking to book something along the lines of that. Also, how was parking?

[@TheTraventuresChannel]

You’re welcome Nicole! Glad we could help! Unfortunately, we didn’t get to see a psychic, but know that there are PLENTY around all with great reputations among those who go! Parking is a breeze too. We are guessing it’s much harder in Oct bc of the crowds, but once you find a spot you’ll be walking everywhere!

[@Youlovenic]

@@TheTraventuresChannel Thanks for responding to my questions!! :)

[@TheAdventureBuddies]

Really enjoyed watching this, so well done! Make sure you check out our adventures and leave a comment with your ideas or suggestions! ✨

[@TheTraventuresChannel]

Thanks guys! Glad you liked it! We'll definitely check it out thanks!

[@Pumpkinvvitch666]

Amazing footage! What camera do you use ??

[@TheTraventuresChannel]

Thank you! I use a Z6 handheld

[@brentm8863]

Excellent video!! Your wife is gorgeous bro

[@TheTraventuresChannel]

Thanks Brent! Yes she certainly is

[@Toryb168]

Love your video ! What days in October did you visit Salem ? A week before or after Halloween

[@TheTraventuresChannel]

Hey Natalie! We actually visited early September in these videos! Before the influx of tourists for Halloween 🎃

[@n.d.7931]

The shots in this Salem video are really good quality compared to alot I've seen, what camera do you use?

[@TheTraventuresChannel]

Thank you ND! Appreciate you noticing. It was shot with a Nikon Z6 and a 24-70mm f 2.8 lens

[@hannahvasquez5575]

How far in advance did you have to book your stay for this time of the year?

[@TheTraventuresChannel]

We actually booked in June!

[@Kelly-tj8xv]

Actually, this house/hotel was built in the 1700's, AFTER the 1600's witch trials, which were long over. George Corwin's house was demolished, and in the 1700's, this Merchant house/hotel was built on the footprint of George Corwin's house. Some of the crumbled house foundations of George's house, can be seen outside of this Merchant hotel. It's too bad someone told you that the hotel you stayed in was THE house George Corwin lived in. When George died, yes, his house was still standing, but long after his death, his house was torn down and this Merchant house was built, which is now a hotel.

[@TheTraventuresChannel]

Wow great to know! Yea we were told it was his house just redone. I bet there are a lot of “facts” coursing through the town with how popular it’s become. Thanks for the correction Kelly!

[@Hannah11235]

Interesting video/tour, thanks. On another note this city and season makes me realize how real the spiritual war of souls is. As humans we are fascinated by the darkness naturally because of our sin nature. While darkness may have an appeal, the light is far better :). John 3:16; John 8:32; Ephesians 5:11 God bless

[@TheTraventuresChannel]

Pretty cool insight Hannah. Have you visit Salem?

[@justmoonalready3720]

How far is the walk to these houses if I arrive to Salem ?

[@TheTraventuresChannel]

Everything is within walking distance! One of the greatest things about Salem

[@justmoonalready3720]

@@TheTraventuresChannel thanks

[@justmc9]

Damn. The husband is so hot. Ha.

[@TheTraventuresChannel]

Lol you’re too kind!

[@dragonfly6908]

The pretty lady with the black hair in this video looks like Dayanara Torres who won the Miss Universe contest in 1993.

[@TheTraventuresChannel]

Oh yea we can see the resemblance good eye!

[@ririabz1393]

love the videos

[@TheTraventuresChannel]

Thank you!! Glad you stop by to watch them :)

[@joshfothergill5745]

Phwoar your one lucky ma

[@jtstacey83]

What month were you guys in Salem?

[@TheTraventuresChannel]

Hi James! We were there at the beginning of September!

[@desmondjake2390]

Is there any relation between John and George Corwin?

[@TheTraventuresChannel]

Great question! Yes, George Corwin was his nephew! He also had a son George to make it more confusing lol. But Jon’s son went to Harvard and became minister at the First Church in Salem.

[@Woodsey429]

Isn’t that plimoth plantation at the beginning

[@TheTraventuresChannel]

Yup! We found out it and tried to recreate the scene with our drone lol

[@karonhamilton7314]

How far is boston from salem? Is transportation good?

[@TheTraventuresChannel]

Great question! The best way to get from Boston to Salem is by train which takes 30 min and costs less then $10. Alternatively, you can line 450 bus, which costs no more than $5 and takes 51 min.

[@Maria-dz4ir]

What cameras did you use ?

[@TheTraventuresChannel]

I used a Nikon Z6 for video and the Canon G7x of vlogging!

[@brandih9802]

Nice video! Would you recommend a rental car?

[@TheTraventuresChannel]

Thanks Brandi! For the town itself a rental isn’t really needed you get a good walk in every day exploring, but if you are trying to see the Hocus Pocus locations it’s nice to have a car. Salem also has its own taxi service as well they are painted lime green with a witch on the side 🎃

[@audreym6799]

How early did you book your room? So nice!

[@TheTraventuresChannel]

Thank you and yes it was!! We actually booked it 2 months ahead of time in July and there were no hurdles at all!

[@audreym6799]

@@TheTraventuresChannel Thank you!

[@scarlett9955]

I wanna live here

[@TheTraventuresChannel]

Yea that’s how we feel too! Definitely some great vibes in Salem 🎃

[@Ashleybrannon1]

Its named after me my real name salem!!!♧

[@TheTraventuresChannel]

That’s amazing! What a great name!!

[@opalescencedoll7840]

I live there

[@TheTraventuresChannel]

Wow you are so lucky! I’m sure you know the ins and outs of it well!

[@opalescencedoll7840]

@@TheTraventuresChannel born there

[@rachaelrupert123]

Love the video! Did the hotel require a proof of negotiate covid test or anything like that?

[@TheTraventuresChannel]

Thanks Rachael! Glad you liked it! No, the hotel didn’t require a test or anything. Booked online and were given instructions to follow in a email! Very straight forward

[@pumpkinpatch5]

That bell is fake. The real bell is in the museum as some local youths tried to steal it. You’re welcome. (A Brit who knows about history, even your own). 😂

[@TheTraventuresChannel]

Awesome fact! Wonder why they don’t include that in the description? Seems like it’s worth knowing :)

[@pumpkinpatch5]

@@TheTraventuresChannel There's a tour guide who always taps the bell and it makes a plastic sound, then tells you the story behind it. I don't think they wanted to advertise the fact in the description but it's really interesting all the same. Darn these thieves stealing historical stuff!

[@TemariRyuzaki6]

We can hear you with the mask over your face

[@TheTraventuresChannel]

Thank you :)

[@tsarina24honolulu87]

We cannot. Just stop

[@olgalashmanova5102]

useless....

[@TheTraventuresChannel]

Your comment? Yea, we think so too :)

[@haroldleboeuf8648]

Terrible production....focus on camera is on.the two of instead on the sites of Salem.

[@TheTraventuresChannel]

Um yea...it’s a vlog lol