I just came back from Salem today and had a great time! Parking over the weekend was crazy, but I don't know about the weekdays. Get there EARLY, takes lots of quarters, and find a meter and feed it all day, which is cheaper than paying $20 for a private spot. That's what I did. You didn't have to put money in after 5pm. We ate at some great places... Bangkok Paradise for Thai food on Washington St. , New England Soup Factory which is also on Washington and the Lobster Shanty, but I don't remember what street that was on.. I think artist row. ALl yummy food.
Definitely go to the Salem Witch Museum early and buy your ticket, walk up and down Essex Street, and go to the waterfront where there are tons more shops and eateries. Oh, I also went to the shop HEX on Washington St. to get a reading from a local witch named Lori Bruno. Make sure it's with her. She was actually very insightful and I recommend it. She books up quick because she is so popular. $40 for 15 minutes. When in Salem I guess getting a reading from a witch is the thing to do
ANy of the stores have the HAUNTED HAPPENINGS magazine that has maps and descriptions of all the attractions around town. Let us know how it went
