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Town in Massachusetts, United States
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Danvers is a town in Massachusetts with a population of about 28,000 (2020). A large part of the town used to be called "Salem Village" and was where most of the accusers in the 1692 witch hysteria lived. The trials took place in neighboring Salem.
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Elaborate mansion and summer house with outstanding gardens. $2 donation. Guided tours May-July with reservations ($15).
Open by appointment.
Learn about colonial life and the infamous events of the witch trial era.
Major General Israel Putnam, American commander at Bunker Hill was born here in 1718. "Old Put" was famous for his command, "Don't fire 'til you see the whites of their eyes."
A very good example of the Kirkbride style asylum that was once extremely common in the United States, and made famous from the 2001 horror film Session 9, which was filmed in the complex when it was abandoned. Much of the asylum complex was demolished in 2007, but the main Kirkbride building remains, and now houses the Bradlee Danvers apartment complex, and thus not open to the public. The cemetery for the asylum remains as well, with its characteristic hexagonal headstones.
20 theaters including 1 IMAX theater. Great theater with good snacks, food, and friendly service. A lot of fun for midnight shows and premieres.
Pick your own of everything they have. Strawberries, raspberries, fresh flowers, peaches, blueberries, apples and pumpkins. Prices depend.
Different pattern for the maze every year. Made famous from being in the news when a family called the police to come and help them out of the maze after being in there for only around 20 min. $9.50 all ages. Special prices for Halloween, haunted, and night time in the corn maze.
Live action multilevel laser tag. Great for the family.
Natural, organic, low-calorie, vegetarian, sugar-free food. Known for its Harvest Berry (frozen yogurt), wraps, and coffee.
Szechuan and Cantonese food. Two time winner of the Readers Choice Award. Colorful interior and great food. Known for having a "Health Food Special Menu" that has steamed dishes with little oil and no sauce.
Greek and American food. Offers great salads, sandwiches and daily lunch specials. Warm environment, large portions, and friendly staff.
The first roast beef shop in town, loved by the locals and reasonably priced. Located in Downtown Danvers.
Known for their steaks, ribs, fresh-baked rolls, and ice cold beer. Entertainment from the line dancers and very friendly service. Also has a large beer and cocktail menu.
Home of 'tablegating'. Great sports bar with a great drink menu. Great promotions like 50-cent Wing Tuesdays. Also known for there 20 different sauces and seasonings for their famous wings. Indoor and outdoor seating.
Sponsored by Bud Light. Great drink menu. Town favorite for football and just grabbing a drink. Many popular events and promotions like Bud Light Football. On the border of Danvers and Peabody.
New England Colonial style hotel with upgraded bathrooms, larger workspaces, and free Internet access.
Free HomeTouch hot breakfast buffet daily, nightly social events, and free high speed Internet.
Suite layouts with fully equipped kitchens and on site laundry facilities.
Owner Kelly Delaney is recognized as one of the nation's baking experts. Featured on NBC's Today Show Destination Wedding Segment, Boston’s Fox 25 Morning News, TV Diner, and partnered with King Arthur Flour to kick-off their Baking Across America campaign. Great for cakes, pastries and cookies. Nut-free baking.
Has many stores to choose from; A.C.Moore, Bed Bath & Beyond, Best Buy, Home Depot, Kohl's, Marshall's, Michaels, Nordstrom Rack, Off Broadway, Old Navy, Pier 1 Imports, Sports Authority, Staples, Target, Wet Seal etc. Also has many places to eat; Buffalo Wild Wings, Panera Bread, Dunkin' Donuts, the Food Court. The Liberty Tree Mall also includes one of the towns two movie theaters, AMC.
From Boston, take Route 1 to I-95 or Route 128 north. Exits 41-43 on 128 are the exits for Danvers.
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