• I visited Salem, Massachusetts, for the first time during peak season and made some rookie mistakes. • Since I underestimated wait times and crowds, I couldn't do everything I had planned. • I should've spent more time learning about the city's history or exploring the waterfront area.

Ghost tours, witch trials, and Halloween are the first things that come to mind when I think of Salem, Massachusetts.

I visited the city for the first time this season, hoping to soak up the New England atmosphere and get into the fall spirit. However, unsurprisingly, I wasn't the only tourist with that idea.

Fall is Salem's busiest time of year. Though I visited on a Monday in late September, just before the peak October crowds, I still had a steep learning curve.

From crowds to timing, I definite

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