This was our first trip to Salem, though most defintly not our last. One of the highlights was the Salem Black Cat tour. Our guide, Johnbarry, seamlessly wove the threads of Salem's history and ghosts into a rich tapestry of story telling that captured the imagination and dispelled many of the mistruths from that era. Entertaining and engaging this tour wanders the streets of Salem after dark which, this town was made for doing. Suspend reason for an evening, let your imagination run amuck, and you just might catch a glimpse of a shadow at a window as you walk by one of the many historical homes on the tour. Comfortable walking shoes are a must, as is weather appropriate attire.