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This tour introduces you to some of the most surprising firsts that took place in Salem, along with the city’s deep maritime roots and historic wharfside buildings. We’ll take you to a beautiful public park, a famous author’s childhood home, a haunted hotel, a famous seaside mansion, and walk the pier to a classic New England lighthouse.
Here are just a few of the fun things you can do on the tour!
• Tour the historic mansion, gardens, and Hawthorne’s childhood home, possibly haunted.
• Relax on Salem’s waterfront with green lawns and ocean views.
• Walk the long pier to the lighthouse and board a replica ship.
• Explore this historic Custom House where Nathaniel Hawthorne once worked as a surveyor.
• Stroll through Salem Common with paths, a gazebo, and playground areas.
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