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man2010 t1_iuj9qph wrote

I would hope anyone going to Salem on Halloween is well aware that they're one of tens or hundreds of thousands of people with the same idea which is part of the appeal. They're going more because it's a huge event than to explore local shops.

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toastyghostie t1_iujqf5d wrote

Oh man, I used to give tours in Salem and still do so on a fill-in basis, and the number of people who miss their tours because they've spent multiple hours looking for parking is astounding.

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lehmongeloh t1_iujz7qo wrote

First time I moved to MA I went to Salem on Halloween with friends after class. Was it packed? Yes. Was it cold? Hell yeah. Still had. A great time dressed up and being with others.

I’ve gone to Salem the past several October’s pre-pandemic. Get there at 9am to park all day for $10 in the high school lot, do the tourist trap museums and art stuff, leave by 4. If people are going during October they’re well aware of the crowds on some level and like your comment I assume they like that.

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