Hawthorne Hotel

The perfect weekend getaway in Salem, MA, during spooky season 🤎🕯️🦇🍂 Salem is incredibly busy during the fall months, especially during October. Planning for a late September-early October visit is best-- if you can swing midweek, even better! I've curated the perfect 3-day itinerary for a weekend (or midweek) in Salem. Halloween is my favorite holiday, so I look forward to spooky season all year long. And what better place to get your witchy vibes on, than in the town where the most famous historical event surrounding witches occurred? The historical architecture of this town is so stunning-- wandering the streets will satisfy your every 'fall aesthetic' need. The nostalgia of Halloween is also found around every corner. I know you're going to love this trip!

A round trip 8 day route from Boston exploring New Hampshire, Vermont, & Maine. There are lots of stops and scenic sights to enjoy the natural beauty in early fall! This is a moderate paced itinerary which I would recommend spending Leaf-peeping has become super popular and lots of the charming boutique B&Bs book out quickly because they are small. A few of the areas book out completely by mid-January. I would book no later than February. There are also many foliage maps which will help you determine when is best to plan your trip. It is not an exact science as many things affect the exact timing of "peak" including rain fall, temperature, and more. This is my favorite map for New England: https://newengland.com/foliage/foliage/peak-fall-foliage-map/