"Jean B." > wrote in message
>
> My daughter was thinking of going to Salem, Mass. for their Halloween
> doings. Of course, with the "witch" connection, they make a big deal of
> it. (In fact, they milk it for all it's worth all year round, and
> especially in the fall, leading up to Halloween.) I don't know precisely
> what they do, but my daughter ended up not going, because we were not sure
> of the transportation thereafter.
> --
> Jean B.

If you've never been there, it is a nice day trip for the family. While
they certainly milk the witch thing, there are maritime museums and exhibits
of interest, House of 7 Gables, etc. Nice way to spend a day.