Northeast · Massachusetts

Gallows Hill, Salem

Cultural Half day difficulty: Easy with kids: yes

A show venue in the heart of Salem devoted to the 1692 witch trials, with a theatrical history-and-legend show loaded with special effects. It is not the historic execution hill, but an entertainment attraction with live actors, a guided tour, and a trolley tour of the city.

The pop wink

Salem was the setting of the 1692 witch trials, one of the most famous episodes of America's colonial history.

With kids

Watch a theatrical show about the Salem witch trials with special effects
Go through 'The Lost Museum', a guided experience with actors and sets
Ride the 'Ghosts & Legends' trolley with costumed narrators who tell the city's legends

Accessibility: Ages 9+; includes mild scares and a horror atmosphere, parental discretion for the youngest

With family

Choose among several experiences depending on how intense you want the visit
Combine the show with a walk through historic Salem
Join the special October events during the 'Haunted Happenings'

Full listing, routes and recommendations at Mi País — Gallows Hill, Salem. ← All destinations