The first settlers arrived in Salem, Massachusetts, around 1626. Salem is known for the witchcraft trials of 1692. There are many tourist spots in the area dedicated to this event. Go to one of the witch museums, but not two of them, because you'll hear the same story. The shops are pretty fun to browse through and purchase things from. Salem also has a rich seafaring history, historic architecture, and whale-watching excursions, and it is the setting of “The House of the Seven Gables.”