Haunted hotels in the Boston area: Part one: Hawthorne Hotel in Salem

Boston is one of the oldest cities in the United States of America. It is also one of the most historically significant. Boston and the surrounding area were home to such bloody events as the first battles of the American Revolution and the Salem Witch Trials. Therefore, it stands to reason that there will be many reportedly haunted places in and around the city and there are. Among these haunted places are a few hotels that some people believe have a few unregistered guests from time to time.

Haunted Hotel in the Boston Area #1: Hawthorne Hotel

18 Washington Square
Salem, MA 01970

Hawthorne Hotel is arguably the most famous hotel in Salem. It is a roughly fifteen minute drive to the Hawthorne Hotel from Boston. It opened on July 23, 1925 and has since received such guests as the cast of the Bewitched television show, U.S. President George Bush and Bette Davis. The hotel is, of course, named after the town's famous author, Nathaniel Hawthorne.

Legend has it that the Hawthorne Hotel was built on an apple orchard that was once owned by accused witch, Bridget Bishop. Bridget was one of the individuals who were wrongfully executed during the Salem Witch Trials. There have been reports that the sweet smell of apples sometimes lingers in the hotel, despite the fact that no apple trees remain on the property. Other paranormal activities such as eerie sounds have also been reported at the Hawthorne Hotel.