1. Salem and the Witch Trials History
2. Overview: Begin your journey by delving into the mysterious past of Salem, located just a short drive north of Boston. This quaint town is infamous for the Salem Witch Trials of 1692. Visit the Salem Witch Museum to understand the hysteria that led to the tragic events, then wander through the historic streets lined with centuries-old buildings. Don't miss the House of Seven Gables, immortalized by Nathaniel Hawthorne's novel.
3. Duration: Approximately 3 hours

4. Next Stop: Enjoy lunch at The Lobster Shanty, savoring fresh seafood, before continuing your exploration.

5. Cape Ann and Rockport

6. Overview: Venture further north to Cape Ann, a coastal gem offering breathtaking vistas and art colonies. In Rockport, a charming fishing village, stroll along the picturesque Bearskin Neck, browsing through galleries, boutiques, and sampling homemade fudge. Visit Motif No. 1, the most painted building in America, and marvel at the beauty of Halibut Point State Park's granite quarries and ocean views.
7. Duration: Around 2 hours

8. Must Try Food: Sample the famous lobster rolls at Roy Moore Lobster Co.

9. Concord and Lexington - Birthplace of American Liberty

10. Overview: Travel back in time to where the American Revolution began. Visit Minute Man National Historical Park in Lexington, where the first shots were fired, followed by Concord's Old North Bridge, site of the "shot heard round the world." Explore Concord's literary heritage at Orchard House, home of Louisa May Alcott, author of Little Women.
11. Duration: About 2.5 hours
12. End the Day: Relax over dinner at Concord's Colonial Inn, steeped in revolutionary history.

**Day ** New England's Historical Treasures & Coastal Charms