Spellbound Tours
Ghost tour · Salem · Massachusetts
Salem's original paranormal walking tour, running since 2001 and starting at the Revere Bell outside the visitor center downtown. The ninety-minute route covers the real history behind the witch trials along with documented ghost stories and local vampire lore, rain or shine.
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Plan your visit
Color nearby peaks: October 21–October 25
Color builds from October 8 · mostly bare by November 13
Method: daily ERA5 temperatures drive a photoperiod + chilling phenology model, sampled at Spellbound Tours’s own coordinates and elevation (12 m) rather than a regional average. Estimates, not promises — check locally before you plan a trip around it.
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Frequently asked
- When does Spellbound Tours peak in 2026?
- Peak color is predicted for October 21–October 25 (best estimate October 23). Color starts around October 8 and is mostly bare by November 13.
- What is Spellbound Tours best for?
- First-time visitors wanting Salem's real history with the scares.
- How do I get to Spellbound Tours?
- Spellbound Tours is in Salem. The closest city is Boston, about 14 mi away (it's right in town). It's part of Massachusetts's fall lineup.
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