Official Freedom Trail® App vs Salem Witch Trials Audio Guide Usage & Stats

Welcome to the self-guided Salem Witch Trials Tour in Salem, Massachusetts! The Salem Witch Trials: Get ready for a seriously harrowing tale. The quaint, picturesque town of Salem, Massachusetts hides a dark, chilling history, and we’ll tell you all about it. Walk these historic streets and uncover the story of the 1692 Salem Witch Trials, where paranoia and superstition turned townspeople against one another, driving them to accuse and execute their neighbors. Journey back to the 1600s and meet those responsible for the witch panic, from vengeful children to cruel men of the law. Meet the innocent victims who were suddenly swept up by the plague of fear and paid the ultimate price. Retrace these tragic events and discover why they have fascinated and terrified people for hundreds of years, inspiring movies, shows, and even Arthur Miller’s famous play The Crucible. To walk through Salem’s haunted history is to peer into the dark corners of the human mind—a place where good people became capable of great evil. Who knows what we can unearth when we shine a light on these dark corners? Featuring haunted stories, a phenomenal narrator, and easy GPS audio, this app puts exploration of Salem's history in the palm of your hand! Learn about Salem’s Witch Trials, the perpetrators, the innocents caught up in it all, and more. Salem Visitor Center The Salem Militia Samuel Pickman House The 1692 Memorial Bridget Bishop Sarah Good Rebecca Nurse George Burroughs Giles Corey Old Burying Point The Peabody Sisters and the Grimshawe House Old Town Hall Joshua Ward House Hollywood in Salem Lyceum Hall St Peter's Episcopal Church Old Witch Gaol Salem Jail Martha Corey Howard Street Cemetery Roger Conant & Witch Museum John Bertram House Ann Pudeator Melba Apartments Dorothy Good Salem’s Survivors Salem Common BONUS STOPS! Salem’s Historic Homes: Gedney House Broad Street Cemetery Hamilton Hall The Ropes Mansion The Witch House AND MORE! Hawthorne’s Legacy in Salem: Nathaniel Hawthorne Statue Mercy Tavern The House of the Seven Gables HOW IT WORKS: As you travel, audio stories play automatically based on your GPS location. Simply go to the starting point of the tour and follow the route. Each story will play as you approach a point of interest. TOUR FEATURES: ▶ Freedom of travel No scheduled times, no crowded buses—just explore Salem's haunted sites at your own pace. ▶ Automatic audio Follow the app’s built-in route, and audio stories play automatically at each stop! ▶ Works offline Download the tour in advance and use it seamlessly, even without service. ▶ Lifetime purchase No subscription. No time limits. Enjoy this GPS-guided walking tour as often as you like. ▶ Incredible stories Immerse yourself in the history of Salem, guided by an expert narrator. ▶ Award-winning app Featured on Thrillist and WBZ, this app won the Laurel Award for Technology from Newport Mansions. FREE DEMO vs FULL ACCESS: Try the free demo to get a taste of the experience. If you like it, purchase the full Salem Witch Trials tour for complete access to all the stories. QUICK TIPS: Download over data or WiFi ahead of time. Keep your phone charged or bring an external battery pack. Note: Continued use of GPS in the background can decrease battery life.