Ghosts, Witches & Gravestones 27-2

Day 1

Welcome Aboard! Are you ready for a chilling, thrilling, and delightfully spooky coastal New England getaway? Sit back and relax as we begin our journey with a classic scary movie en route to Providence, Rhode Island, and Roger Williams Park Zoo. Upon arrival, enjoy a delicious harvest buffet dinner before we make our way to the park entrance for priority admission to one of the region's most celebrated Halloween events - the Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular. This unforgettable experience features thousands of Illuminated Jack-O'-Lanterns, including more than 125 intricately carved pumpkins arranged in themed displays. Marvel at glowing pumpkins lining the pathways and suspended high in the trees, along with enormous carved "giant" pumpkins weighing over 1,000 pounds. Enhanced by professional lighting, eerie fog, and synchronized music and sound effects, this captivating event is a true feast for the senses. Later this evening, we continue to Woburn, Massachusetts, a suburb of Boston, where we check in for a two-night stay at the Hampton Inn Boston/Woburn.

Day 2

After breakfast we depart for Salem. Upon arrival, we meet our local guide for an engaging walking tour that introduces us to this historic and famously haunted city. Our visit includes admission to the Salem Witch Museum, where we relive the hysteria surrounding the infamous 1692 witch trials and gain insight into the events that gripped the community in the 17th century. Next, we will attend a live performance of "Cry Innocent." In this immersive experience, you become a member of the jury in the trial of Bridget Bishop, accused of witchcraft. Listen to testimony, question the witnesses, and ultimately decide the verdict - innocent or guilty. Following the performance, enjoy time for lunch on your own at one of Salem's many restaurants or food vendors. This afternoon, the city comes alive with the festive spirit of Salem Haunted Happenings. Take in the lively atmosphere as you explore haunted attractions, browse unique shops, visit special museum exhibits, and enjoy live entertainment and local fare. Dinner is on your own this evening at the festival grounds. After a full day of sightseeing, shopping, and seasonal festivities, we return to our hotel, where you may choose to unwind with a cocktail in the cozy lounge before retiring for the night.

Day 3

After breakfast we depart for Fall River, Massachusetts and the Lizzie Borden House, site of one of the most famous crimes in American history. Relive the shocking and sensational 1892 murders of the Borden family, as we tour this Victorian home turned into a Bed & Breakfast Inn. Following lunch on your own, settle back and enjoy another scary movie on our drive home, while conjuring up your own haunting memories from your ghostly New England weekend get-away. Happy Halloween!

B=Breakfast, D =Dinner