While it’s impossible to completely avoid crowds while visiting Salem in October, there are some ways that people can have a ...

I visited Salem, Massachusetts, recently with some of my kids. It seemed like an appropriate Halloween kind of trip, despite a lot of the obvious tourist trappings of the town of Salem itself. Like ...

SALEM — Don’t do it. Don’t go to Salem in October. I know what you’re thinking. “Oh, it can’t be that bad.” “It’ll be fun.” “We’ll make a day of it.” “We’ll go when it’s less busy.” 1) It is. 2) It ...

I've visited all 50 states and most major US tourist attractions. Some spots I consider overrated include Times Square and ...