Let's start our trek in Salem, MA. at the very elegant Hawthorne Hotel - http://www.hawthornehotel.com/index.shtml .
Completed in 1925, the hotel is fully restored to its original splendor and offers 89 rooms and 6 suites each meticulously furnished with 18th century reproductions so you can enjoy the charm of New England past.
They have their own award-winning restaurant where scrumptious food is served. Check this link and virtually sample the menu! http://www.hawthornehotel.com/dining/din... Enjoy a full lunch or dinner while listening to live piano entertainment, relax in the more casual tavern for great appetizers and classic New England seafood or take in the Sunday Jazz Brunch Buffet featuring live jazz entertainment.
There are several packages available at the Hawthorne from overnight accommodations, sweetheart packages, family packages, Friday Night Fright night, Private Dining and ending in October with the Hawthorne Hotel Annual Costume Ball. See this page for much more information: http://www.hawthornehotel.com/packages.s...
The house was completed in 1925 and is named after the famous author, Nathaniel Hawthorne (July 4, 1804), who spent much of his childhood in Salem. He wrote The Scarlet Letter in 1846 while living in Salem. His own modest childhood home (circa 1750), was moved near the House of the Seven Gables - http://www.7gables.org/ that is part of Salem's historic area. The Gables, built in 1668, is the oldest surviving wood structure mansion in existence in New England. This is the very house that inspired Hawthorne to write his novel by the same name.
There is much to do at the Gables, including a museum, a rare book library, artifacts, seaside gardens and a secret staircase!
Salem offers a diverse history not only of the Salem witch trials in 1692, but also a rich heritage of maritime and architectural history.
Many of the attractions are within walking distance of the hotel. Trolley tours are also available.
Part of Salem's history includes the infamous Salem witch trials. For an in-depth look at the trials and what led up to them, the Salem Witch Museum 1692- http://www.salemwitchmuseum.com/ provides tours, and focuses on the events of that time. The nearby Salem Witch Trials Memorial - http://www.salemweb.com/memorial/stonesi... is a dedication to the victims of the 1692 trials.
The Salem Maritime National Historic Site - http://www.nps.gov/sama/ is the first National Historic Site to be named to the National Park system.
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