• Stroll around Salem Willows Park, a beautiful shaded seaside park with scenic ocean views, public pier, bandstand for concerts, picnic areas, beaches, children’s rides, arcade, and many favorite eateries. Indulge in popcorn from E.W. Hobbs or chop suey from Salem Lowe, or simply relax on a bench watching the sailboats in the distance.

• Take a guided walking tour that explores the facts, myths, and legends surrounding Salem’s 1692 witch trials. Visit the Witch House, Burying Point Cemetery, and Proctor’s Ledge, the confirmed site of numerous witch executions.

• Experience the history, culture, and nature of the North Shore with a trip along the Essex Coastal Scenic Byway. Make stops in nearby Marblehead to view the painting The Spirit of ’76; Manchester to walk Singing Beach; and Gloucester to visit the Fisherman’s Memorial, Man at the Wheel.