Salem, Massachusetts

Nicknamed the “city of peace” and “the witch city”, Salem is a city located in the US state of Massachusetts, one of the states that comprises the American region of New England. Today, most know Salem as the place in which the Salem Witch Trials took place. Although this was an infamous event in American history, Salem has been able to capitalize on it in order to draw tourists to the city. Salem is not, however, known just for its connection to the superstition of witchcraft. It is one of the oldest colonial settlements in Massachusetts, and is home to several historical sites. Geography Salem is located on the coast of Massachusetts Bay, which faces the Atlantic Ocean. Beverley lies to the north of Salem, across the Crane River. The city of Peabody is situated to Salem’s west. Swampscott is Salem’s neighbor to the south, and Marblehead can be found to Salem’s east. Salem has a total land area of 47 sq. km, of which 21 sq. km is land and 26 sq. km is water. The city is divided into f...