Salem Is Allegedly One Of Massachusetts' Most Haunted Small Towns

Most of us have heard about the Salem witch trials by now, but that is only the tip of the iceberg for this small and spooky Massachusetts town. Salem is allegedly home to numerous accounts of paranormal activity, and many say that you can’t go anywhere without feeling an eerie presence. This small coastal town is home to dozens of sites that have spotted supernatural activity, making it one of the most haunted towns in all of Massachusetts. From Burial Point to the Witch House, Salem is as creepy as it gets. However, don’t discount this town as all ghosts and spooky stories; Salem definitely is one of the best small towns in the U.S.

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We all know of the Salem witch trials. Gallows Hill was where the first execution took place, and in total 18 witches were killed during this time. Now, the area is a big playing field you can roam. Endless ghost sitings have been reported ever since.

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Many houses in Salem are reported to be haunted, like the House of the Seven Gables and the Ropes Mansion.

House of the Seven Gables was built in 1668 and inspired a novel by Nathaniel Hawthorne, and is said to be one of his greatest novels. This house was eventually sold to the author's cousin, and is one of the most visited structures in Salem. Visitors consistently report strange activity like flickering lights and cold spots. Legend has it that Susan's ghost and a young boy roam the home.

The Ropes Mansion may be even more haunted—the most haunted in the town. Nathaniel Ropes was Loyalist Judge who lived in the mansion in the 18th century. While he died of smallpox during a time where angry mobs were chasing him, his wife died in a fire years later. It's said that both spirits have never truly left. Fun fact: This is Allison's home from the movie Hocus Pocus

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This is the only house in Salem that is still standing that was directly related to the witch trials, and its exterior is something straight out of a nightmare with its dark panels and high overlook. The house is nicknamed the "Witch House", and it was bought by Jonathan Corwin who was a judge during the trials. It's said that both Corwin and those he sent to torture haunt the house. This house is now open to the public as a museum, so you can experience the creepiness up close.

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This jail has been abandoned for years, but people passing by claim to hear rattlings of chains and screams of past prisoners. It doesn't get much scarier than that.

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This witch hunt is what set off the thought of the town being haunted. 19 people died during that hunt, and many were buried at Burial Point, also known as Charter Street Cemetery which was made in 1637. This cemetery is home to some of Salem's most famous and infamous ghosts, and there are countless stories of eerie ghost spottings throughout the graveyard.

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Winter Island might not have many documented activity, but it sure looks like there could be some spirits of their own.

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While you probably knew about the Salem witch trials, did you know about the rest of the small town’s scary history? Have you visited any of these spooky sites? We’d love to hear about your thoughts and experiences in the comments!

If you aren’t too creeped out yet, why not take an entire haunted road trip through Massachusetts to check out all of the creepiest spots?