We continued our New England coastal tour with a 3 night stay in Salisbury, Massachusetts.Situated north of Boston it’s a popular summer resort town on the Atlantic Ocean.From here we visited Salem, Rockport, Newburyport and finally Boston.
Brothers Taverna, Salem, MA – Our favorite lunch item was lobster roll! Everywhere had them and everyone prepares them differently. And of course New England Clam Chowder!Salem Witch House, Salem, MA – We visited the Salem Witch Museum (not to be confused with the Witch Dungeon Museum or the Witch House at Salem) which (!) showed presentations of how the historical events unfolded. Nineteen accused “witches” were put to death during the hysteria of 1692. The Salem witch trials were started after teenage girls began to accuse others of witchcraft. Mass hysteria ensued. And is now, of course, a massive tourist trap.Lappin Park, Salem, MA – In June 1970, the show “Bewitched” traveled to Salem to film a story arc so-called the “Salem Saga” episodes. In June 2005, TV Land unveiled a Samantha statue in Salem to mark the show’s 40th anniversary.Rockport, MA – Rockport is an iconic coastal town and a popular vacation destination for New Englanders. Bed and breakfasts, ocean side dining and colorful shops all along the street Bearskin Neck. Rockport Motif Number 1, Rockport, MA – Rockport is still home to a number of lobster fisheries and artists. This is the classic red fishing shack “Motif Number 1”. This is a replica of the original that was destroyed in a 1978 blizzard. The name is believed to have been coined by an artist who noted it was the favorite subject of many local paintings and drawings. Long Wharf, Boston, MA – Built in the early 1700’s, Boston’s long wharf once extended nearly 1/2 mile into the Boston Harbor. After many decades, and a whole lotta land fill, the end of the pier where we’re standing in much closer to downtown. The brick and stone building on the right is the 1849-1986 version of the Boston Custom House, now a timeshare resort.
Old South Meeting House, Boston, MA – Built in 1729, this old congressional church building became famous for being the organizing point of the Boston Tea Party, 1773
The Old State House, Boston, MA – Once the seat of Massachusetts government (until 1798), the Old State House is the oldest surviving public building in Boston. Now a museum, it was also the site of the Boston Massacre in 1770.
USS Constitution, Boston, MA – Launched in 1797, the USS Constitution is the oldest ship, of any type, still afloat and is an actively commissioned US Navy vessel. Also known as Old Ironsides, the ship is most noted for her actions in the war of 1812 where she defeated 5 British warships. Today the Constitution serves to promote the Navy’s mission in war and peacetime through education, demonstrations and participation in ceremonies.
