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Salem

A charming New England seaside destination, Salem offers visitors the requisite bevy of enthralling elements: a world-class museum, compelling oceanfront and maritime history, quirky shops and tempting restaurants. They're all here and vying for your attention. However, one event in Salem's 400-year history looms above all else—the Salem witch trials. One of the most notorious cases of mass hysteria, the trials saw over 200 people charged with witchcraft, 25 of whom died as a direct result. Try as they might, the city was never able to memory hole the events of 1692. So eventually they changed tack, leaning into the lore of witches and magic. Today the "Witch City" plasters its civic institu

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  1. Drink

    All Soul's Lounge

    A neighborhood bar with an old-school tiki-esque–but not–kind of vibe. Friendly people and one of the best jukeboxes on the north shore. Kitchen bangs out custom hotdogs and grilled cheeses until 11PM, and it's 21+ after 9. First come, first serve; with limited outdoor seating options in nicer weather.

    Mon-Thu 5PM-1AM, Fri-Sun 11:30AM-1AMFood $8-12, beer & wine $8, cocktails $12

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    Bit Bar

    Classic arcade games in a pub atmosphere. All the fan favorites from air hockey and skee-ball, to Donkey Kong, Tron, and Mortal Kombat II. Their pinball machines even work! More craft brews and classic cocktails than you can shake a stick at. Full menu, outdoor seating.

    Wed Thu 4PM-midnight, Fri 4PM-1AM, Sat noon-1AM, Sun noon-midnight$10-20

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    Notch Brewing

    Notch focuses on central European style "sessionable" beers, rarely exceeding 5% alcohol. The brewers are quite talented and often win awards. There are a few noshables here like pretzels and Bavarian style brats, but feel free to bring whatever food you want in. Non-alcoholic sodas and coffee also available. The Biergarten is open year-round with a 200 person capacity. Dogs allowed, children allowed, snow allowed. No reservations, first come first served.

    Mon-Wed 4-10PM, Thu noon-10PM, Fri Sat noon-11PM, Sun noon-8PM

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    The Derby

    Over 30 flat screen TVs - the biggest sports bar in downtown - open very late - full bar & huge patio.

    Sun-Thu 11:30AM-midnight, Fri Sat 11:30AM-1AM$20-40

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    The Lobster Shanty

    Once a dive bar, now a classy dive bar. Serving the good people of Salem circa 1980. Offering cocktails, BBQ, and of course lobster rolls. Puppers are welcome on the patio. No reservations, first come first served.

    Mon-Thu 5PM-midnight, Fri Sat noon-midnight$20-30