midwestcomet's Salem's Witching Hour
About this Event
This trip is open to the public regardless of location!
Starting price $850 to include hotel cost and booking fee.
Michigan Road Trip Option: A Michigan-to-Salem road trip option may be available based on demand to help reduce flight costs. Limited seats available. We'll be passing through Canada, allowing stops for Niagra falls and pats of New York pickup.
Step into Salem’s Witching Hour, a 5-day, 4-night group trip to Salem and Boston, Massachusetts during New England’s iconic Halloween season. This experience includes witch history, Black heritage, vegan-friendly eats, spooky attractions, shopping, nightlife, and optional cultural add-ons.
Dates: September 24–28, 2026
Starting at: $850 per person based on shared hotel occupancy
Core experiences include lodging, Real Pirates Salem, Hocus Pocus Movies & More Tour, Satanic Salem Walking Tour, Gallows Hill Theatre & Trolley, and group coordination. Optional add-ons include the Boston Baked Beans package and The Occult package.
*All activities are optional to respect personal boundaries, religious practices, and comfort levels. Some activities are included in package pricing, but participation is never required. This trip encourages curiosity, respect, and learning about communities, histories, and belief systems that have often been misunderstood or demonized.
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Day 1 - Arrival Day
🕑: 07:00 PM
Welcome Dinner @ Flying Saucer Pizza Compan
Info: An unique dining experience with its funky space-themed decor and a menu filled with nerdy references.
Day 2 - Occult Salem
🕑: 12:00 PM - 01:30 PM
Satanic Salem Walking Tour
Info: Explore downtown Salem through the lens of witchcraft and the witch trials on this walking tour. Led by your guide, learn about the history of occultism, spiritualism, and the contributing factors that led to the creation of modern-day Salem. There are no ghosts or scary stories here, making this experience suitable for families.
🕑: 01:45 PM
Lunch @ Not Ya Mama's Vegan Cafe
Info: A cozy, family-owned atmosphere with a menu that focuses on satisfying, "dirty" vegan food rather than just healthy options.
🕑: 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM
(OPTIONAL) The Satanic Temple / Salem Art Gallery
Info: ⭐ (THE OCCULT PACKAGE)
Operating as the Salem Art Gallery, the charcoal-painted, 1868 Victorian building is open to the public and serves as a center for non-theistic religious practice, advocacy, and cultural critique.
🕑: 04:45 PM - 06:30 PM
Gallows Hill Museum Theatre / Trolly Combo
Info: The Gallows Hill Main Show is an immersive, exciting way to learn about the ghost stories and legends of Salem through the use of 4D effects. Following, we'll ride along a thrilling trolley ride through the darkened streets of Salem. Guests will hear stories of witches, ghosts, and M**der. You’ll see The House of the Seven Gables, the old cemetery, Winter Island and much more.
🕑: 06:30 PM
Dinner @ All Souls Lounge
Info: A popular, old-school-style bar known for its classic cocktails, gourmet hot dogs, and exceptional grilled cheese sandwiches, with vegan and gluten-free options available.
Day 3 - Boston Baked Bean
🕑: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Harvard & Doughnuts
Info: ⭐ (BBB PACKAGE)
You might have heard of Harvard University, but what do you know of its 400-year history? On this self-guided tour, you'll be taken to some of the most iconic places across Harvard's campus and learn the stories behind them. Tour stops feature facts, never-before-seen images, and immersive videos. Follow along for an inside look into some of the enduring traditions and leading innovations at America's first institution of higher education.
🕑: 12:45 PM
Lunch @ REDWHITE BONELESS RAMEN
Info: A casual Japanese eatery offering a variety of plant-based noodle soups and rice bowls.
🕑: 02:15 PM - 03:45 PM
Virtual Black Heritage Trail® Tour
Info: ⭐ (BBB PACKAGE)
See residences associated with the movement to abolish slavery and house freedom seekers on their journey along the Underground Railroad before, during, and after the American Civil War
🕑: 04:30 PM - 05:30 PM
Boston Tea Party Ships and Interactive Museum
Info: ⭐ (BBB PACKAGE)
The Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum is a floating historical museum that offers an immersive experience of the events leading up to the Boston Tea Party. Visitors can witness live reenactments by actors in period costumes, including the dumping of tea chests into Boston Harbor from a replica 18th-century ship.
🕑: 05:45 PM
Dinner @ Terramia Ristorante
Info: A charming Italian restaurant offering vegan and gluten-free options alongside traditional dishes.
🕑: 07:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Haunted Pub Crawl
Info: The purchase of alcohol is not included or required. You will visit a total of 3-4 haunted bars*. This is a walking tour that covers a little under a mile in total. Because they do visit basement bars in historic buildings, this tour is not recommended for those with mobility restrictions.
Day 4 - Hocus Pocus
Brunch @ Ugly Mug Diner
Info: A popular daytime cafe known for its inventive American diner fare and specialty drinks.
🕑: 12:15 PM - 01:45 PM
Real Pirates Salem
Info: See and touch real pirate treasure and coins. This museum also provides insight into the harsh realities of the slave trade during that era.
🕑: 02:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Hocus Pocus Movies & More Tour
Info: See the locations used in the classic 1993 movie, discover the architecture and historic streets used in dozens of other films and television shows with exclusive behind-the-scenes information.
🕑: 04:00 PM - 04:30 PM
(OPTIONAL) Salem Museum of Torture
Info: ⭐ (THE OCCULT PACKAGE)
The museum showcases real artifacts used throughout history and features some lesser-known horrifying devices. Its moody atmosphere with eerie red lighting and background music adds to the chilling experience.
🕑: 07:30 PM
Farewell Dinner @ Witch City Hibachi, INC
Info: A cozy hibachi spot where skilled chefs grill your food with flair and humor. The menu offers delightful sushi, bento boxes, and other witch themed items.
Day 5 - Departure Day
🕑: 11:00 AM
Hotel Check-Out
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