Best Halloween Decorations To See Near Boston
Halloween is upon us yet again, and that means that people in and around the city of Boston will be putting out their spookiest Hallowwen decorations. These decorations vary from town to town, but there are some people who are seriously into Halloween, so much that they make a trip to a specific neighborhood every year. In addition to specific homes that are decked out in their finest spiderwebs and skeletons, you may also want to visit some exhibits, all of which are sure to get you in the scariest of spirits.
Salem
www.salem.com
Without a doubt, Salem is the best city to visit during the month of October. Aside from the rich (read: witch) history, various areas of town go all out for Halloween. Many families head north of the city for some serious spooks, many of which are the real deal, given what Salem actually represents. Whether you make a day trip to explore some of the museums in the area, or you just take a ride through some of the neighborhoods, Salem is a great place to get your spook on.
www.beaconhillonline.com
Beacon Hill is a lovely area year-round, but around Halloween, almost everyone in the neighborhood puts out their spookiest decorations. Many enjoy walking down the streets of Beacon Hill homes, many covered in spiderwebs and showcasing tons of fun decor for the season. This is also a very popular area for families to go trick-or-treating, and it's easy to understand why. Here, you can really get into the spirit of Halloween without traveling too far outside of the city.
Brattle St.
Cambridge, MA
Brattle Street in Cambridge is a family favorite for Halloween night. Many residents in the area decorate their homes for All Hallows Eve, and many out-of-towners love heading here to trick-or-treat each year. Aside from the festive decor, many kids know that this is the place to get the best candy (yes, many people hand out the "big bars" in this neighborhood).
Witch's Woods
79 Power Road
Westford, MA 01886
(978) 692-3033
www.witchswoods.com
If you're looking for a serious Halloween experience, you'll want to take a trip to Westford. Witch's Woods offers various things to do, some are family-friendly, and some are for the more mature; there's really something for all ages here. Whether you want to take a haunted hayride, visit the Nightmare Mansion, or just enjoy the sites of the Jack-O-Lantern Jamboree, there's really no better place to do so than here. To purchase tickets, or to learn more about each attraction, visit their website.
Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular
Roger Williams Park Zoo
1000 Elmwood Ave
Providence, RI 02907
(401) 785-3510
www.rwpzoo.org
For one of the best Halloween attractions in New England, you'll want to travel south of the city to the Roger Williams Park Zoo. For less than $20 per person, you can check out the Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular at the Roger Williams Park Zoo. Here, over 5,000 illuminated Jack-O-Lanterns are put on display for your viewing pleasure. The exhibit runs from Oct. 1 through Nov. 1, and is quite a sight to see. The Roger Williams Park Zoo is about one hour south of Boston.
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Boston-based writer Effie Orfanides keeps up with all of the latest happenings in her city. She loves eating at Boston's hotspots, having drinks at the trendiest bars, and enjoying all that Boston has to offer. Her work can be found at Examiner.com.
