SKIP THE SALEM CROWDS
5 Nearby Towns for a Spooktacular October
Alcohol consumption has been on the decline in the U.S., and many see it as a healthy shift. Mocktails are now the trend, offering all the flavor without the buzz. This apple cider mocktail is the perfect way to celebrate fall: It’s festive, refreshing, and guilt-free! INGREDIENTS • 1 tbsp cinnamon sugar for the rim • 1/2 oz pure maple syrup plus more for the rim • Ice • 1 1/2 oz apple cider • 1 oz lemon juice • 4 oz ginger beer • 1 stick cinnamon (for garnish) • 1 sprig fresh rosemary (for garnish) • 1 piece star anise (for garnish) • 1 apple slice (for garnish) DIRECTIONS 1. Pour cinnamon sugar and maple syrup on separate plates. 2. Dip just the outer edge of a rocks glass in the syrup, then roll it in the cinnamon sugar to coat the rim. 3. In a mixing glass, add a rocks glass worth of ice, syrup, apple cider, and lemon juice, then stir briskly to combine. 4. Top off mixture with ginger beer, then pour into the prepared rocks glass. 5. Garnish with a cinnamon stick, sprig of rosemary, piece of star anise, and/or an apple slice as desired and enjoy! APPLE CIDER MOCKTAIL Inspired by FeastAndWest.com
If you’re a local, you already know Salem, Massachusetts, is the go-to place for holiday and Halloween fun. But if you’ve ever been there in peak season, you know it can also be packed shoulder-to-shoulder. Hotels booked months in advance, restaurant waits stretch for hours, and even a simple stroll can feel like navigating an amusement park. For those who love Halloween but not the wall-to-wall crowds, plenty of alternative destinations offer charm, fun, and the right amount of spooky without the chaos. Here are five worth checking out! PORTSMOUTH, NEW HAMPSHIRE Just over an hour north, Portsmouth is a seaport with centuries of history and its fair share of ghost stories. Stroll through the brick- lined streets, take a historic home tour, or join a ghost walk that winds through the waterfront and old burial grounds. ROCKPORT, MASSACHUSETTS About 45 minutes from Salem, this coastal town offers a quieter take on fall festivities. Browse the galleries on Bearskin Neck, enjoy fresh seafood, and take in the haunting beauty of the rocky shoreline. CONCORD, MASSACHUSETTS Only about an hour inland, Concord is a great place to grab a bite to eat or hang out. The town’s cemeteries and historic sites take on a mysterious glow this time of year, perfect for evening ghost tours and spooky fun. NEWBURYPORT, MASSACHUSETTS Less than an hour north, this charming harbor town offers boutique shopping, historic walking tours, and waterfront dining. The Halloween season brings ghost tours through Market Square and tales of the area’s coastal past. MARBLEHEAD, MASSACHUSETTS
If you want Salem vibes without being in Salem, Marblehead is just a 15-minute drive away. It’s packed with colonial architecture, narrow winding streets, and ocean views — making it a great spot for a night out.
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