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A Hotel in the Heart of Salem, MA

Welcome to Salem, the "Witch City." This coastal community is rich with history and places to explore. Whether you are interested in the Witch Trials of 1692, maritime history, or just a fun plac…

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Birthplace of America’s National Guard

Salem has always had a unique cosmopolitan view on the rest of the state in its ambition to lead. 380 years ago, it did just that as America's National Guard was founded here in Salem. To this day, S…

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Bradley Palmer State Park Winter Hike

The Bradley Palmer State Park, located in Topsfield is a short 10-mile ride from the hotel. The park covers nearly 740 acres in what once was the estate of U.S. attorney Bradley Palmer and now a lo…

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François Auguste René Rodin in Salem

Showcasing one of the world’s most acclaimed sculptors - François Auguste René Rodin - the Peabody Essex Museum’s latest exhibit hits it out of the park. The PEM has done an outstanding job in k…

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Winter Events at the Hawthorne

With Winter almost over,  we are fortunate that the past few months have been fairly mild to us. It surely  gave the Hawthorne team a lot of renewed energy to come up with new events and ideas that …

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Hawthorne named 2015 U.S. Best City Center Historic Hotel

SALEM, MA – Paying tribute to the official city tagline “Still Making History,” Salem has yet another achievement to boast about as the Hawthorne Hotel received the prestigious Historic Hotels o…

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Daytripping

When I left home this morning, the crisp fall air welcomed me in what a typical September day would be like: blue skies and a hint of chilliness that turns into a beautiful sunny day. Ideal for hiking…

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