Welcome To Salem!

ToSalem celebrates Witchcraft, Halloween, and of course, Salem, Massachusetts. Here, you’ll find the coolest attractions, the hottest restaurants, deep dives on the Salem Witch Trials, information on the Metaphysics and so much more. Check out the areas below to get started. Stay weird, witches!

 

 

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Salem, Massachusetts

Witch City, USA has so much to offer its million annual visitors. Some of the coolest Witch Shops, Places to Stay, and Psychics are in Salem, Massachusetts. But, if you’re not familiar with this seaside town, figuring out where and how to get started can be a bit overwhelming. ToSalem is here to help! Check out the posts and pages below to get familiar with everything worth knowing about Salem, Massachusetts.

 

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Where to Stay in Salem MA

Where to Stay in Salem, MA HOTELS & BED AND BREAKFASTS IN SALEM, MA Salem Massachusetts is an incredible place to stay any time of the year. But finding the ...
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Psychics in Salem MA

Psychics in Salem MA

Psychics in Salem MA WHO'S THE BEST PSYCHIC IN SALEM MA? The streets of the Witch City are lined with all manner of divination. So how can you tell which ...
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Restaurants in Salem

Salem Restaurants WHO HAS THE BEST SALEM FOOD? The Salem restaurants on offer are some of the most diverse, interesting you’ll find in the Commonwealth. On this page, I offer ...
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Salem Massachusetts Halloween

Salem Massachusetts Halloween How to Have the Best Salem Massachusetts Halloween A Salem Massachusetts Halloween is the absolute best Halloween. On this page, you’ll find everything you need to know ...
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Salem Massachusetts Tours

Salem Massachusetts Tours EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT SALEM TOURS Witch tours, ghost tours, maritime tours, literary tours, night tours, film tours, Salem Witch Trials tours, haunted tours, underground ...
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Salem Tarot

Salem Tarot SALEM TAROT READING Salem Massachusetts has an ever-shifting cast of tarot readers, so how can you determine which is worth the money? On this page, I explore Salem ...
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Shops in Salem Ma

Your Guide to All the Stores in Salem Ma SHOPPING IN SALEM MA The Shops in Salem MA are interesting for a number of reasons. Of course, one expects a ...
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Things To Do in Salem Ma – Attractions, Museums, Fun, Free, & More!

Things To Do in Salem Ma – Attractions, Museums, Fun, Free, & More! This page is the home for all the attractions, museums, guided tours, restaurants and all the other ...
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Salem Massachusetts Events Calendar

Everything currently going on in Salem, Massachusetts! Check the Salem Events Calendar to discover what's happening in the Witch City. Everything Going on in Salem, Massachusetts ...
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Metaphysics

Like any admirer or practitioner of Witchcraft, my interest in Neo-Paganism rapidly spread outward to the Esoteric and Metaphysics broadly. What is Metaphysics? It’s defined as, “The branch of philosophy that deals with the first principles of things, including abstract concepts such as being, knowing, substance, cause, identity, time, and space.” Pretty broad, right? Don’t worry, there’s tons of subjects and articles here to help you get familiar with all things Metaphysical.

 

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The Salem Witch Trials

The Salem Witch Trials undoubtedly did more to define Salem, Massachusetts than anything else in the town’s history. While comparatively short (we’re really only talking about a year), the Trials and their horrors left an indelible mark on the entire North Shore region. Without the Trials, there is no Witch City. Start below to learn all about the Salem Witch Trials, from broad timelines to deep dives on all the key players and everything in-between.

 

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The Salem Witch Trials | Tituba

The Salem Witch Trials | Tituba Who was Tituba? She remains one of the most discussed, argued about figures in the Salem Witch Trials. On this page, you'll find everything ...
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The Salem Witch Trials | Bridget Bishop

The Salem Witch Trials - Bridget Bishop Who was Bridget Bishop? Unfortunately, today she's mostly relegated to the realm of familiar names connected to The Salem Witch Trials, but few ...
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1692 Salem Courthouse

1692 Salem Courthouse Everything you need to know about the Salem Courthouse of 1692 in a minute-long video! Keep scrolling past the video for a full transcript and much more ...
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The Real Tituba – Part One

The Real Tituba - Part One Who was Tituba? She's been presented as the victimized slave by writers like Arthur Miller, an anecdotal player in The Salem Witch Trials, and ...
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The Witch House

The Witch House The Witch House is one of the only remaining structures in town with direct ties to The Salem Witch Trials. You may also hear it referred to ...
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Witchcraft

In the 1970’s a Witch named Laurie Cabot moved to Salem, Massachusetts. This is notable for a variety of reasons, one of which is that Cabot opened the first Witch Shop in Salem. This, along with a few other key events, helped change Salem’s perception of its own history. It also established a home for contemporary Wiccans, Witches, and other Neopagans in Salem. Since Salem and Witchcraft are so linked, it should be no surprise that I am absolutely fascinated with all things Witchy. Explore all the dark things your little Pagan heart desires below.

 

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Salem Witches – An Overview

Salem Witches - An Overview When people hear about Salem, Massachusetts they can’t help but think of witches. The connotation born from a tragedy has been transformed into a focal ...
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What is Neo Druidism? Druid Ancestry, Magick, and Celtic History

What is Neo Druidism? Druid Ancestry, Magick, and Celtic History Magick has been around for eons, as such, has enjoyed a storied history in America. Among its many movements, Neo ...
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Thelema – What is Thelema, History, Holy Books, Symbols, Tarot & More!

THELEMA - What is Thelema, History, Holy Books, Symbols, Tarot & More! THELEMA CONTENTS: THE HISTORY OF THELEMA RELIGION A VOICE DICTATES THELEMA RELIGION WHAT IS THELEMA? THE HOLY BOOKS ...
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Feraferia

Feraferia Imagine a secluded society on the top of a distant mountain. The people there surround themselves with ramshackle temples and hand-made talismans of the Goddess, crafted over many years ...
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Dianic Wicca

Dianic Wicca Have you ever wondered what a much more feminist version of Witchcraft might look like? The answer is Dianic Wicca. A denomination of the neo-pagan religion of Wicca, ...
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The Hermetic Order Of The Golden Dawn

The Hermetic Order Of The Golden Dawn Have you ever wondered where The Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn came from? Or how about what other occult schools it spawned? ...
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What Is Wicca? An Introduction to the World’s Most Popular Form of Witchcraft

What Is Wicca? An Introduction to the World's Most Popular Form of Witchcraft The answer to a question like, “What is Wicca,” is simple; Wicca is a pagan, earth-based belief ...
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The Salem Witch Podcast

One can’t really love Salem, the Salem Witch Trials, and Witchcraft without talking about it constantly. To that end, I started a podcast! Check out interviews with thought leaders in the Esoteric, historical, and other Salem-based spaces here!

 

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Useful Magick with Jessi Huntenburg – The Salem Witch Podcast Episode 7

Useful Magick with Jessi Huntenburg - The Salem Witch Podcast Episode 7 Jessi Huntenburg is a witch, content creator, and all-around fantastic human who has recently started refering to herself ...
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The Future is Esoteric with Travis McHenry – The Salem Witch Podcast Episode 6

The Future is Esoteric with Travis McHenry - The Salem Witch Podcast Episode 6 Travis McHenry has done much in his time on this planet. He's been a professional actor, ...
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The Ultimate Salem Tourist Episode with Ron Martin – The Salem Witch Podcast Episode 5

The Ultimate Salem Tourist Episode with Ron Martin - The Salem Witch Podcast Episode 5 If you're thinking about visiting Salem, you'll definitely want to check out this interview with ...
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Tensions in Salem with Rory O’Brien – The Salem Witch Podcast Episode 4

Tensions in Salem with Rory O'Brien - The Salem Witch Podcast Episode 4 What's it like to be a tour guide and fiction author in Salem, Massachusetts? I had these ...
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Modern Wicca with Thorn Mooney – The Salem Witch Podcast Episode 3

Modern Wicca with Thorn Mooney - The Salem Witch Podcast Episode 3 Thorn Mooney is among the most fascinating, intelligent Wiccans I’ve come across on the internet. I discovered her ...
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Fae, Faeries & Wicca with Morgan Daimler – The Salem Witch Podcast Episode 02

Fae, Faeries & Wicca with Morgan Daimler The creatures of folklore and myth absolutely captivate me. But it wasn’t until I got into exploring the world of the esoteric that ...
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The State of Horror with Author J.W. Ocker – The Salem Witch Podcast Episode 01

The first episode of the Salem Witch features an interview with J.W. Ocker, who is an emergent voice in travel nonfiction and horror fiction. Our conversation covers the state of ...
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Halloween

About half of Salem’s annual visitors come during the month of October. This has led Salem to be the United States destination to be on October 31st. Learn about all the Salem goings-on during everyone’s favorite night of the year here.

 

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Should You Visit Salem MA | Is Salem Massachusetts Worth Visiting?

Should You Visit Salem MA | Is Salem Massachusetts Worth Visiting? As a long-term lover of Salem Massachusetts I often find myself justifying my continued interest in the city. Unfortunately, ...
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How Salem Became Halloween Central – Part Three

How Salem Became Halloween Central - Part Three Today we're wrapping up our series on how Salem became Halloween-central with an epic conclusion. In this video, you'll start with the ...
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How Salem Became Halloween Central – Part Two

How Salem Became Halloween Central - Part Two The subtitle for this episode of my ongoing Salem Halloween series should really be Rise of the Witch City. And that's exactly ...
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How Salem Became Halloween Central – Part One

How Salem Became Halloween Central - Part One One of the first things I wondered the first time I went to Salem on Halloween was, "How did this happen?" It's ...
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Salem Tarot Card Reading – Where Do I Go?

Salem Tarot Card Reading - Where Do I Go? If you've been looking for the perfect place to get your Salem tarot reading, you've come to the right place! I've ...
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