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A TANK AWAY: SALEM

Salem offers visitors rich history, quaint lodging, and vibrant dining

By Diane Bair and Pamela Wright

 |  Globe Correspondents  

  March 28, 2012

If you’ve only seen Salem in Haunted Happenings mode, you haven’t seen Salem. You’ll quickly discover that the witch trials of 1692 are just a blip in the city’s history. Step back in time to the Age of Sail, when Salem was one of America’s richest cities, as you tour historic wharves, climb aboard a recreated tall ship, and wander streets lined with architectural gems. And who could resist America’s oldest candy shop? The city also boasts a vibrant dining scene.

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