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The Haunted Neighborhood
The Haunted Neighborhood | Halloween Attractions | Salem, MA
About Us
The Haunted Neighborhood is Salem’s spookiest destination, where history and Halloween collide in downtown Salem, Massachusetts. This immersive entertainment district brings together five premier attractions in one haunted location, anchored by Salem Wax: A Halloween Experience. Located on Derby and Liberty Streets near the historic Charter Street Burial Ground and Salem Witch Trials Memorial, The Haunted Neighborhood offers a thrilling mix of family-friendly Halloween experiences, spine-tingling haunted houses, authentic witchcraft presentations, and atmospheric walking tours. Whether visiting for a single attraction or exploring all five with The Halloween Pass, guests discover a world where Salem’s eerie heritage meets theatrical magic, cinematic design, and interactive entertainment.
Our Experience
The Haunted Neighborhood creates a complete Halloween entertainment experience through five distinct attractions that range from family-friendly to frightfully immersive. Visitors can customize their experience, exploring attractions at their own pace over one or multiple days.
Core Offerings
- Five premier Halloween attractions in one location
- Family-friendly immersive experiences
- Haunted houses with live actors
- Interactive spellcasting and walking tours
- Multi-attraction discount passes
Specialty Features
The Haunted Neighborhood is Salem’s only entertainment district offering five diverse Halloween experiences in one location, with the exclusive Halloween Pass providing access to all attractions including Salem’s only walking tour combo.
The Five Attractions
Salem Wax: A Halloween Experience
Year-round immersive Halloween attraction featuring 50 London-made wax figures, film-quality sets, and interactive exhibits. Family-friendly exploration through lantern-lit scenes depicting Salem’s witch trials history and maritime heritage, with hands-on activities like gravestone rubbings.
Family-friendly Halloween walkthrough featuring spooky charm, atmospheric effects, and festive fun year-round. Transforms into The Haunted Witch Village on October weekends—Salem’s longest-running and largest haunted house with live actors, ghouls, and scares.
Frankenstein’s Castle Haunted House
Voted Salem’s best haunted house, this attraction plunges visitors into Dr. Frankenstein’s dungeon with live actors and animatronics. Inspired by classic literary horror, the experience winds through dark hallways with jump scares designed to frighten.
Within A Witching Hour Spellcasting
The only live spell casting attraction of its kind in Salem. Join a modern-day practicing witch in an intimate black box theater for a 30-minute interactive ritual where participants learn to create sacred space, perform magical workings, and cast their own spells.
Candlelit Ghostly Walking Tour
One-hour guided lantern-lit tour through Salem’s most haunted locations. Learn ghost photography techniques, hear documented accounts of spirit activity, and explore sites like the Joshua Ward House, Howard Street Cemetery, and Old Salem Prison.
The Haunted Neighborhood Experience
The Haunted Neighborhood invites visitors to explore Salem’s Halloween magic through multiple attractions that cater to different interests and comfort levels. The Halloween Pass provides discounted admission to all five attractions with the flexibility to visit over one or multiple days, making it easy to plan a complete Salem adventure. Each attraction offers something unique—from the atmospheric beauty of Salem Wax to the terror of Frankenstein’s Castle, the mystical experience of live spellcasting to the historical intrigue of ghost tours.
Additional Experiences
- The Lost Library – immersive gift shop featuring Salem’s largest pumpkin, Gothic curiosities, and a life-size witch’s cottage
- The Spirit Market – seasonal outdoor marketplace with four haunted kiosks featuring local artisan goods, handmade treats, and Halloween décor
- Special Events – Slime Potion Brewing Classes on weekend mornings and seasonal comedy shows
Experience Highlights
- Five distinct attractions offering family-friendly to frightening experiences
- Halloween Pass with free souvenir mug and multi-day flexibility
- Only 5-attraction combo pass in Salem to include a walking tour
- Year-round Halloween celebration with seasonal haunted houses
- Interactive experiences from spellcasting to ghost photography
Contact
Location 282-288 Derby Street, Salem, MA 01970
Information
- Website: salemwaxmuseum.com / lostlibrarysalem.com
- Phone: 978-740-2929
- Email: info@salemwaxmuseum.com
- Instagram: @salemhauntedneighborhood
- Facebook: facebook.com/salemhauntedneighborhood
- YouTube: @salemhauntedneighborhood
- Halloween Pass available with free souvenir mug (includes all 5 attractions)
- Individual attraction tickets available in person
- Groups of 10-100+ welcome for tours and field trips
- Tickets non-refundable; purchase online or in person
The Haunted Neighborhood—where Salem’s history and Halloween collide in five unforgettable attractions. Your pass, your pace, your ultimate Salem adventure.
