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Inside Background
Architecture 
One of several historic districts in Salem is named for Samuel...
Last edited: August 07, 2007
Health & Safety 
Salem is as safe as practically any other "suburb" in a major metropolitan...
Last edited: August 17, 2007
History 
Prior to English colonization, Salem was called Naumkeag- "comfort haven"- in...
Last edited: August 19, 2007
Recommended Reading 
Native son Nathaniel Hawthorne was so ashamed over his family's role in the...
Last edited: August 09, 2007
Weather & When to Go 
October is the busiest time of the year in Salem with "Haunted Happenings" all...
Last edited: August 02, 2007
Halloween 
Halloween in Salem MA is unlike any other place. Salem is well known for the...
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Inside Transportation
Public Transportation 
You can take the MBTA's commuter rail to and from Boston and its suburbs...
Last edited: August 16, 2007
Parking 
Parking in Salem Salem is a great place to visit any time of the year, and is...
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Inside Things to Do
Family Travel 
There are a number of fun places to take the family in Salem. One longtime...
Last edited: August 16, 2007
Nightlife 
Salem tends to be a little quiet at night (locals think pleasantly so) and can...
Last edited: April 01, 2008
Off the Beaten Path 
After 380 years, most of the land in Salem has been built upon and yards are...
Last edited: August 16, 2007
Shopping 
Shopping in Salem is a bit of a step back in time- a city devoid of...
Last edited: March 08, 2008
Salem Witch Village 
The Salem Witch Village is not a village. It's an indoor guided tour through a...
Last edited: August 11, 2006
The Witch House/Corwin House 
 The Witch House / The Corwin House   The "Witch House," as it is called (it is...
Last edited: July 17, 2007
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Inside Dining Scene
Dining Overview 
There is some especially fine ethnic cuisine in the downtown area. A longtime...
Last edited: August 18, 2007
Breakfast 
When it comes to eating breakfast in Salem, you have quite a few great choices...
Last edited: August 17, 2007
Dining with a View 
The most "Salem" place to dine with a view is Pickering Wharf. This waterside...
Last edited: August 18, 2007
Thai Place Restaurant 
The Thai Place was the first Thai restaurant on Boston's North Shore.  Varied...
Last edited: August 26, 2007
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Inside United States: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
Currency  The United States uses the United States dollar as its currency. The...
Last edited: May 12, 2008
Crossing the Border 
For most visitors, a passport and a visa are the two critical documents you...
Last edited: May 11, 2008
Emergencies 
Call 911 for all emergencies, police, fire, and medical. There are still some...
Last edited: April 15, 2008
Important Phrases 
American jargon diverges from the rest of the world's -- most notably from...
Last edited: May 07, 2008
Telephones 
 The standard American telephone number is ten digits, such as 555-555-1234...
Last edited: December 18, 2007
Tipping & Etiquette 
Reminder and Warning:  This information is highly contested, confusing by...
Last edited: April 15, 2008
Additional Motel Taxes 
In many states motels, hotels and innkeepers of any description are subject to...
Last edited: September 08, 2007
Customs, Habits, and Etiquette 
Things NOT To Forget: Tipping: restaurant and bar menus indicate prices without...
Last edited: April 12, 2008
Discount Shopping  
A discount shopping trip in the United States can be a real bonanza for...
Last edited: April 30, 2008
Entry into the US from Canada 
Canadian citizens flying between a Canadian and American airport require a...
Last edited: June 20, 2007
Language 
On your first visit to the USA from the UK, you will probably think there will...
Last edited: March 08, 2008
Polite Manners 
Eye Contact In the United States, most people consider it polite, and a...
Last edited: February 14, 2008
Taxes 
Contents:  1. Understanding the "sales tax" on merchandise and food in the U.S...
Last edited: September 08, 2007
Traveling and Driving in the U.S. 
The image of the American car on a lone road is semi-iconic: names like Ford...
Last edited: May 05, 2008
Traveling with Infants and Youngsters 
In the U.S., there are certain customs about little ones that may differ from...
Last edited: March 15, 2007
US Customs 
Unlike most countries around the World, the USA requires all air passengers to...
Last edited: January 27, 2008
Where to eat with kids. 
If you have young children and want to eat in a relaxed atmosphere there's...
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