Witches and more

Sure, way back when in 1692 a whole bunch of citizens of some sleepy Massachusetts town were accused of being witches and executed. But not to worry, in 1999 during the Halloween weekend, Salem, Massachusetts is the site of one kick-ass celebration, replete with live music, assorted street vendors, numerous haunted houses, a super block party, and lots of really weird, frightening people. Walk down the main street and run into everyone from drunken frat boys and trick-or-treating pre-teens to real-life witches and disturbing monsters. There's something for everyone. Besides the regular unorganized revelry that make this celebration so thrilling, there are plenty of official events scheduled.