The Great Jack O Lantern Spectacular & Salem, MA

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**IMPORTANT NOTE: This trip does have A LOT of walking involved and sometimes may be on uneven ground and in the dark.**

DAY 1

Fall is the perfect time to journey north for harvest and Halloween happenings. Following meal and rest stops during your travels, you arrive in Warwick, Rhode Island for check-in at the Crowne Plaza Providence-Warwick (401-732-6000) for an overnight stay. The hotel features an indoor pool, well-equipped fitness center, business center and on-site restaurant and lounge. Guest room amenities include coffee maker with complimentary coffee & tea, hair dryer, iron/ironing board and complimentary Wi-Fi. A three-course dinner is included this evening with local historian and folklore personality, Bob Burke. You will find his personality and powerful stories delightfully entertaining. Afterwards, prepare for an "en"light"ening experience as you have admission included at Roger Williams Park Zoo for the Jack 'O Lantern Spectacular. Meander through the park's pathways and trails lined with thousands of intricately and masterfully carved pumpkins. The "gourd"eous display of artistry, creativity and wonderment showcases thousands of professionally designed jack 'o lanterns, all arranged with whimsical and seasonal theatrics. The event has earned rave reviews as one of the country's finest displays of holiday artistry. (**IMPORTANT: Wear appropriate clothing and footwear to be walking outside, a lot of walking is involved and sometimes on uneven ground. You may also want to consider bringing a small flashlight to better illuminate the walkways and trails.) You return to the hotel afterwards for the night.

DAY 2

Breakfast is included at the hotel prior to check out and departure for Salem, Massachusetts where you will meet your local guide who will provide commentary about Salem as you travel around town. Late morning, you have admission included at the Gallows Hill Theatre for their Witchcraft & Ghost Experience. It's an incredible mix of special effects, actors, costumes, storytelling, diversions exhilarating experiences, surprises, jump scares, blended with historical facts about the Salem Witch Trials, ghosts and local legends. After your hair-raising experience, you will have time for lunch on your own and at your expense in Salem. Then, you check in at the Salem Witch Museum. Witness the testimony of the hysterical girls, the suffering of the blameless victims, and the decisions of the fanatical judges who sent innocent people to their deaths. When the witch hunt began no one was safe from being accused. This presentation is based on actual documents. With 13 stage sets, you will enter the web of lies and intrigue of the Salem Witch Hunt. One of the most enduring true stories in American History. Next, dinner is included at a local restaurant before you enjoy a Candlelit Ghostly Walking Tour. (**Please Note: This is a 1-Hour Walking Tour please make sure to wear comfortable shoes and dress appropriately for the weather.) Walk through the streets of Historic Salem leading to many of their most haunted houses and locations. This tour explores the history of the building, as well as various accounts of spirit activity. The tour guide will advise you on the best methods of ghost photography as well as the different types of spectral evidence that appear in people's home photography. Some highlights of the tour include the Joshua Ward House, the Howard Street Cemetery, Old Salem Prison and the Lyceum. Finally, your day comes to an end as you have a late check-in at the 5-star Encore Boston Harbor Resort Hotel (857-770-7000) for a two-night stay. The Encore offers the finest in accommodations, gaming, dining, shopping and more. Experience impeccable service, enchanting ambiance and exciting gaming that all together create a memorable stay at the Encore. The hotel features a state-of-the-art fitness center, spa and salon (Spa and Salon services are not included in your tour package and may also require advanced reservations), a diverse array of dining options and on-site casino. Guest rooms feature a 55" 4K Ultra HDTV, hair dryer, iron/ironing board, wireless, detachable iPad for one-touch access to room controls, guest services and resort information, and high-speed internet access. Each passenger will receive casino slot play (**MUST be at least 21 or older and present valid state issued photo identification to receive the casino bonus package*), dinner and breakfast vouchers upon check-in. Rest up for another busy day of tour tomorrow.

DAY 3

This morning, use your $20 breakfast voucher (you are responsible to pay the balance of the meal that the voucher does not cover and gratuity) before you depart mid-morning to meet your local guide in Salem. Upon arrival you will have free time for lunch on your own and at your expense, as well as time to explore Salem at your leisure. Mid-afternoon, you gather together and depart for admission included at the House of the Seven Gables. The home was built in 1668 for merchant and ship-owner Captain John Turner, the head of one of the most successful maritime families in the New England colonies. The seaside mansion became famous by Nathaniel Hawthorne's 1851 novel, The House of the Seven Gables. Hawthorne's inspiration for the novel was the appearance of the house and the tales that were told to him by his second cousin and owner of the home, Susanna Ingersoll. Afterwards, you return to the Encore for dinner on your own at which time you can use your dinner voucher toward your meal at any participating Encore restaurants (you are responsible to pay the balance of the meal that the voucher does not cover and gratuity). After dinner, experience an entertaining and bewitching Ghosts and Gravestone Trolley Tour of Boston. Hear all about Boston's darker side. In a city nearly 400 years old troubled with war, murders, strife and the occasional bout of stray molasses, it is hardly any wonder that Boston remains one of the most haunted cities in America, and stories of the glory days of Colonial Boston only scratch the surface of its darker side. Walk amongst the dead in burying grounds nearly 400 years old, hear stories of those whose mortal remains lie beneath your feet, and listen to talks of many of the sordid practices that went along with them. Venture to the site of the biggest grave-robbing scandal in New England's history. Walk atop Boston's largest unmarked burying ground and hear tales of the tortures, punishments and executions that took place. See the city's most haunted hotel, the Omni Parker. Following your trolley tour, you return to the hotel for the night.

DAY 4

Get a little extra time to sleep in before you use your included $20 breakfast voucher for your morning meal (passengers are responsible for the balance of the meal and gratuity is not included for your server). You then check out and begin your travels home with truly enlightening and spooktacular memories of your adventures. Appropriate meal and rest stops at your expense will be made along the way.

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**ALL WOLF'S TOURS - TIMES AND ITINERARY SUBJECT TO CHANGE**

B=Breakfast, D=Dinner