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Hey all!
As you may recall, I was planning a trip East which, for business purposes, needed to conclude in Saratoga Springs, NY by Nov. 1st. After many a discussion with those in the know regarding roads, weather, distances, time, etc., my spouse and I modified this trip from a jaunty tour of New England to a simple visit to Salem and points between there and Saratoga. Hence, we will be flying into Boston a couple of days early, visiting Salem and then traveling up to Saratoga. We know that Salem is a tourist trap, but it is the one place we wanted to visit that made sense (i.e., seeing it and getting from there to our final destination with only a few extra vacation days needed).
Let me add, our anniversary is October 31st.
Salem hotels and inns, obviously, make it difficult to stay there over Halloween (one required a 5 day minimum, payment in full upfront!)--but that's okay. We found a great place some 5 miles away. A B&B in Marblehead, MA. What we need to know now is this: Does anyone have any recommendations for where we should have our anniversary dinner on the night of October 31st?
We're not looking to eat at a haunted house or participate in Holloween events. We're looking for anywhere in or around Marblehead, a ten-fifteen minute drive max, which serves really good food. We don't want a big, fancy place so much as a cozy, quiet and delicious place that serves something seasonal and local (hey, if we're going to be in New England, I want New England cuisine).
Obviously, Boston's going to have the cream of such places, but as this will be a Wednesday night, we'd like to avoid Boston for fear of commuter traffic. Any thoughts or recommendations very, very, very much appreciated. Also any traveling advice, or sites to see in the surrounding area outside of Salem or on our way to Saratoga? Thanks!
As you may recall, I was planning a trip East which, for business purposes, needed to conclude in Saratoga Springs, NY by Nov. 1st. After many a discussion with those in the know regarding roads, weather, distances, time, etc., my spouse and I modified this trip from a jaunty tour of New England to a simple visit to Salem and points between there and Saratoga. Hence, we will be flying into Boston a couple of days early, visiting Salem and then traveling up to Saratoga. We know that Salem is a tourist trap, but it is the one place we wanted to visit that made sense (i.e., seeing it and getting from there to our final destination with only a few extra vacation days needed).
Let me add, our anniversary is October 31st.
Salem hotels and inns, obviously, make it difficult to stay there over Halloween (one required a 5 day minimum, payment in full upfront!)--but that's okay. We found a great place some 5 miles away. A B&B in Marblehead, MA. What we need to know now is this: Does anyone have any recommendations for where we should have our anniversary dinner on the night of October 31st?
We're not looking to eat at a haunted house or participate in Holloween events. We're looking for anywhere in or around Marblehead, a ten-fifteen minute drive max, which serves really good food. We don't want a big, fancy place so much as a cozy, quiet and delicious place that serves something seasonal and local (hey, if we're going to be in New England, I want New England cuisine).
Obviously, Boston's going to have the cream of such places, but as this will be a Wednesday night, we'd like to avoid Boston for fear of commuter traffic. Any thoughts or recommendations very, very, very much appreciated. Also any traveling advice, or sites to see in the surrounding area outside of Salem or on our way to Saratoga? Thanks!
