The day after the LoTR exhibit in Boston, we were supposed to go the Carver Ren Faire, but unfortunately we got rained out. It was also pretty soggy while walking around Salem. We did manage to eat at a nice restaurant (I think I had a divine portobello mushroom burger) though I don't remember the name of the establishment. I do remember it was overlooking the water and the famous ship that is docked nearby. It had a glass enclosed patio.
As for the "touristy" things, we were kind of tired and in foul moods so we didn't want to do the kitschy witch tours and museums. However, if I ever get to go back I would, so it might be worth it for you to have the experience since you are coming from a longer way.
Pyramid Books was disappointing but did have some cool stuff. It's a huge store so you can't miss it. Laurie Cabot's shop was fun to look at - really cool decor - but, of course, overpriced. I guess when you are the "official witch of Salem" you get to do what you want, lol ;)
There was another area of shops pagan and touristy that were cool. I think there was a year round Halloween shop that sold t-shirts and I got some cool ornaments, similar to the glass ones by Christopher Radko, from there -a gryphon and a wolf.
Since it will be a few weeks to Halloween/Samhain I would imagine that there will be a bit of open rituals going on, though it might not be your cup of tea. I personally don't dig dealing with strangers, especially potentially magickal crazy ones, lol.
I guess you should look at the Salem website, so that way you can get a better idea of what you want to specifically see. Overall it is a small town so a few hours of roaming about will pretty much cover it.
Hmm, come to think of it, I think it was a divine crab cake. I made the mistake of looking at the menu just now and I think Joe and I need a trip to Red Lobster for late lunch/dinner.
I'm not sure when your honeymoon is, but she's right King Richard's Faire is excellent, though not on the north shore. They have a web site: http://kingrichardsfaire.net/
As for the "touristy" things, we were kind of tired and in foul moods so we didn't want to do the kitschy witch tours and museums. However, if I ever get to go back I would, so it might be worth it for you to have the experience since you are coming from a longer way.
Pyramid Books was disappointing but did have some cool stuff. It's a huge store so you can't miss it. Laurie Cabot's shop was fun to look at - really cool decor - but, of course, overpriced. I guess when you are the "official witch of Salem" you get to do what you want, lol ;)
There was another area of shops pagan and touristy that were cool. I think there was a year round Halloween shop that sold t-shirts and I got some cool ornaments, similar to the glass ones by Christopher Radko, from there -a gryphon and a wolf.
Since it will be a few weeks to Halloween/Samhain I would imagine that there will be a bit of open rituals going on, though it might not be your cup of tea. I personally don't dig dealing with strangers, especially potentially magickal crazy ones, lol.
I guess you should look at the Salem website, so that way you can get a better idea of what you want to specifically see. Overall it is a small town so a few hours of roaming about will pretty much cover it.
http://www.salemweb.com/
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http://www.salemweb.com/guide/tosee.php
I look forward to going back one day to see some of these. The Pirate Museum sounds cool and they do walking tours too. :)
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The ornaments sound beautiful! The gryphon especially.
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