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Best Things to Do in Danvers

By travelguylife.com

Rebecca Nurse Homestead

No one in the community was safe from the accusers once the Salem witch trials' frenzy had taken hold.

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Endicott Park

The primary area for passive relaxation in Danvers rivals practically any city park.

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Witchcraft Victims’ Memorial

On the 300th anniversary of the trials, this monument was erected in the Salem Village Historic District across from the location of the old meetinghouse where the first alleged "witches" were questioned.

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Glen Magna Farms

Joseph Peabody, a prosperous merchant from Salem, founded this magnificent estate in Danvers in 1814.

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Salem Village Historic District

The Salem Village Historic District includes many of the sights so far.

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Israel Putnam House

In order to ensure its long-term preservation, this exceptional piece of local history had recently been given to a trust managed by the Putnam family at the time this article was written.

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Endicott Pear Tree

This tree, which is believed to have been brought from England aboard the Arbella in 1630, was planted by John Endecott, the colony's first governor (1600–1664/65).

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Danvers Rail Trail

This 4.3-mile multi-use trail was being extended to the northwest when we created this list in order to connect with a significant portion of Middleton's converted rail bed.

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Salem

You can visit the location of the executions in 1692 in this charming port city and take some time to reflect on those victims at a moving memorial.

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Connors Farm

This 140-acre working farm, which was established in 1904 and is still in the same family, is governed by agricultural preservation laws and is therefore likely to always be preserved as open space.

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