Boston & Salem, massachussetts

Boston is a great city with so many things to see. Like many places you may travel to there is never enough time to see it all! I rode a train from Virginia to Boston because it was cheaper than flying. I found that it was actually more comfortable than riding in a plane because the seats were more comfortable, and I didn’t feel like I was in a sardine can. After the train ride which took about 10 hours, I took a Lyft to the hotel I had planned to stay at in South Boston

The hotel in South Boston is about a 15 minute drive to Boston Harbor. I was able to explore a lot of the harbor which was surrounded by skyscrapers, seafood restaurants and bars. I walked around the harbor and headed to China Town not realizing it was a four hour walk. However, there was so much to see in the city that it didn’t feel as long as it actually took. There were a lot of pastry shops-one I remember I didn’t know what it was, so I had to look it up. They were mooncakes. They were in the window and looked pretty intriguing. ​

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When you cross the bridge from the harbor to the city it definitely has a different vibe. Old brick buildings, an inside market with shops, gelato, ice cream, juice bars, food kiosks, and more bars. Music in the streets. I definitely liked downtown. There is also a pedestrian only street downtown. A farmers’ market with crafts and fresh produce, restaurants with outside seating. Boston Common Park is beautiful. It’s the oldest city park in the United States. Great place to relax, and people watch. I walked around Fenway Park-even though I don’t watch baseball, it was cool to see. For those of you who are beer connoisseurs, there is an amazing brewery called Trillium Brewery. It was near Fenway Par. It was a small outside brewery. Long tables with stools. It was located outside the mall. The beer was amazing, and the staff was great. They do not sell food, but outside food is welcome.

One main place I wanted to visit in Massachusetts Salem. I’ve been interested in the Salem Witch Trials since I learned about them in school. I’m also very much into the paranormal. I walked the cobblestone streets, ate at Rockafellas restaurant which is rumored to be haunted. I even saw a chandelier swinging when there was no breeze. Not saying it was a ghost but fun to think that it might have been just because of the history. There was a cell door that opened to what looked like a vault with wine racks and a small table and two chairs. The food in the restaurant was amazing. Melt in your mouth burgers, crispy fries, great cocktails. The staff was very friendly and attentive. Every shop I visited was staffed with very friendly and knowledgeable about their products. From crystals and herbs to souvenirs including t-shirts, sweatshirts and hoodies.

I shopped at Crow Haven Corner for my first pendulum. It’s a pretty cool with a magic vibe. Hex Old World Witchery is stocked with everything a new or experienced witch would need. Emporium 32 is fun with vintage style gifts, home décor and many other things. They even have their own fortune teller machine. Zoltar. It was only a dollar to tell your fortune. I went on a witch tour that took you to the cemetery and explained the history of the witch trials. We were taken to the jail where the accused witches were held. There are so many different stores to visit in such a small space it can be overwhelming. I took a witch tour, visiting the jail and the cemetery. One day is just not enough time to see everything I wanted to see.

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