HP Lovecraft was a writer who delved in the genres of science fiction, fantasy and horror. He specialized in the weird that captured the imagination of many of his fans. He loved Providence, RI but one of his other favorite cities was Salem, MA that many believe to be the famed Arkham in his books. He came to Salem several times and used the homes, buildings and the 1692 witchcraft trials as inspiration for some of his tales of the fantastic. Join us for our special Lovecraft History Tour. You’ll learn about the man and how Salem influenced many of his writings and how he references Salem in his books. You’ll visit several locations throughout the city including the Crowninshield-Bentley House, Witch House, Old Train Station location and more.

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What To Expect

The Witch House at Salem

Guide will explain the connection of the Witch House to one of HP Lovecraft’s stories.
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Old Burying Point Cemetery

Guide will discuss the connection between the cemetery and HP Lovercraft’s stories.
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Derby House

Guide will discuss the connection between the cemetery and HP Lovercraft’s stories.
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Crowninshield-Bentley House (Peabody Essex Museum)

Visit the Crowninshield Bentley home that inspired Lovecraft to write “The Thing on the Doorstep.”
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Riley Plaza

Stop and view Riley Plaza where the great Victorian Train Station was located that Lovecraft loved. The guide will show you a picture and discuss how he wrote about the train station.
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Salem Historical Witch & Ghost Tours

The guide will do his introduction at the start of the tour discussing Lovecraft’s books, his love of Salem, creation of Cthulhu and more
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Highlight

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
Our public walking tours can pose challenges for participants with mobility and accessibility concerns. Tours are 90 minutes long and about one mile in length. Each participant must be able to complete the one-mile tour within 90 minutes, providing for frequent stops to view sites and for information from the tour guide. As Salem is a historical city, there are narrow and uneven sidewalks, bricks, cobblestones, and stairs. During events and festivals (and particularly October), with crowds and street vendors, the streets can become difficult to navigate.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers

Include

Local, professional and certified guide
Visit sites that inspired HP Lovecraft to write many of his stories.
Hear where the writer visited and stayed
Learn the strange tale that Lovecraft spins about the Witch House
Go to the cemetery and learn what inspired his story, “The Unnamed.”
Get advice from the guide at the end of the tour about what Lovecraft books to read.

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