Your guide to 48 hours in the Witch City

Come little tourists, I’ll take thee away. If you have never been to Salem in the fall, this guide is for you. It highlights everything you need to know, including recommendations for travel, quick eats, and a few of the top attractions to check out. If you’re ready for a weekend escape as Halloween madness descends upon the town, keep reading for our guide to 48 hours in Witch City. How to get thereCar — ~45 minute drive from Boston.Train — Salem Station is on the Newburyport/Rockport Line on the commuter rail. Trains depart from North Station and take about 30 minutes. One-way tickets are $8.Ferry — Tickets start at $29 for the ~50 minute ride from Long Wharf to Salem. Photo by @imagesbyluisangel What to see Peabody Essex Museum Get in the spooky mood and explore the rotating Bats + Salem Witch Trails exhibitions. Bonus: Stop by the Ropes Mansion, located at 318 Essex St. You might recognize this as Allison’s house from the movie “Hocus Pocus,” which was filmed in Salem — take your o...