What Happened to Salem, New Jersey? : Crimes, Abandoned Houses and Urban Decay

[@underground_travel]

Feel free to share your experiences in the comments, whether you’ve lived in Salem or visited the city. Let us know which city you’d like us to feature in a future video!

[@leemason3889]

Absolutely fascinating, especially how there is such a mix of abandoned and well-kept homes sharing the same streets! And I had no idea why Quakers were called that until now. Thanks for the education 🙏 😅

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[@brianoneil9662]

The fact that you don't simply bash the location for its negative aspects is refreshing.

[@underground_travel]

Thanks for the feedback! We try to give a balanced perspective and highlight both the good and the challenging aspects of a place.

[@jrthetravelingsalesman6357]

Nice video man. I love roaming through Salem to see the abandoned buildings and architecture, there’s a cool abandoned theatre in town and lots of other cool places in the surrounding areas. I live 10 min from Salem, let me know if you’re in the area again and I’ll show you some other interesting places that time and rising seas have gotten too, like money island!

[@underground_travel]

Oh, we forgot to visit the old theatre! Yeah, we’ll let you know when we come back. It's always fun to learn from locals.

[@jrthetravelingsalesman6357]

@ sounds good!

[@chaunceychappelle3265]

I learn so much from videos like this; the first person view of people walking/driving (in your case) in different settings around the world. In this case though, the decay is familiar. I thought it was just happening in rural South Carolina until I traveled more. My area was heavily impacted when a Dupont plant closed mid 80s. Weird you brought them up here. Also, good job on not talking or sounding negative about that community. There are reasons behind decay and some overlay. Great video.

[@underground_travel]

Thank you! We put a lot of effort into creating these videos, so your feedback means a lot to us. Do you have any suggestions for unique cities you'd like us to explore in a future video?

[@DirtySanchez943]

Salem has so much to offer if you are open-minded!!!😊😊😊

[@underground_travel]

Yeah, I need to revisit to check out the antique stores, and try the retro diner. Thanks for watching!

[@sewerrat7612]

Diners good closes around 8 pm.

[@DirtySanchez943]

I can buy you pizza sometimes. Today is good???😊😊😊@@sewerrat7612

[@DirtySanchez943]

I can buy you 🍕 sometimes. Today is good!!!😊😊😊

[@DirtySanchez943]

That city is amazing. People are warm, friendly and helpful...😊😊😊

[@michaelcharley8384]

Interesting architecture but no way Jose given the stats.

[@underground_travel]

Yeah, beautiful architecture with some Victorian and Gothic houses!

[@dbecker740]

You should mix in some side window views of the interesting places or abandoned properties.

[@underground_travel]

Thank you for the feedback! We will include some side window views in our next videos.

[@skychase2rebirth]

Looks like there's barely anything left open except the gas station and liquor store. I can't imagine how hard it must be growing up in this town

[@underground_travel]

There are still a few stores open, like a retro-style diner and a pretty good pizza restaurant. Overall, though, the town feels like a ghost town.

[@sewerrat7612]

2 pizza places, 2 banks ,2 pizza places, Chinese place, 2 liquor stores,2 gas stations. Foods decent and most people mind thier own business it's actually the most peaceful place I've ever lived in nj. Their isn't much decent work not really worth locating to unless tour willing to travel for work or work from home.

[@underground_travel]

Yeah, it could be a good place to work from home with fairly cheap housing. The location isn't that bad since it has easy access to Philadelphia. Feel free to subscribe for more city explorations across the U.S.!

[@kryptism]

When u have those annoying in-laws talking about u taking them on a exotic vacation! Well this place would be a perfect spot!😊

[@underground_travel]

Hahaha, that's a hilarious idea! Thanks for watching! Stay tuned for more videos like this.

[@stevehomer4699]

Interesting look at a little-seen place - good setting for a "haunted" horror story

[@underground_travel]

Yeah! And it kind of reminds me of "the real" Salem, MA near Boston.

[@travisdecheno5670]

Doesn't look abandoned to me.

[@underground_travel]

Not the entire town, but about 20-25% of the houses are abandoned.

[@DirtySanchez943]

Most people there are still quaking!!!😊😊😊

[@erictorow250]

Try Camden nj bro 😮

[@underground_travel]

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[@rssell]

Salem, MA is not that creepy (imo). They have a lot of tourist income so things are pretty well maintained. Any creepyness is deliberate to cater to tourists.

[@underground_travel]

Exactly! Salem has a dark history, but these days it’s very touristy and it’s quite nice. Have you visited both Salems?

[@justayoutuber1906]

Its all in a flood zone too. So you can't get flood insurance.

[@underground_travel]

I didn't know that! That probably contributes to the city's decline. Have you visited Salem, NJ?

[@Rastologie]

Wtf are they all abandoned 😮 the hall districts?

[@underground_travel]

Mostly due to the closure of factories and the rise in crime.

[@Charles-d4e3b]

A lot of apartment complexes Need I say more

[@erictorow250]

Biggest employer is called state welfare Bro 😮of New Jersey 😮

[@erictorow250]

Yo bro get real bro this place is no better than Camden nj bro 😮😮😮

[@erictorow250]

How about some legal aide bro 😮

[@shimtest]

southern NJ in general doesn't have much to offer, this place even less

[@underground_travel]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts! That’s true, Southern NJ might not be the most exciting place, but Salem can be quite fascinating for those interested in architecture and history