Hocus Pocus is one of those iconic Halloween movies I have to watch every year. It gets me in the spirit every time! Since the movie has been around for almost as long as I’ve been alive, the tradition has been happening for a pretty long time now. Because of this, visiting the locations I’ve seen on a screen so many times before makes it so much fun.

What is the first location you think of when you hear October, Halloween, Fall, history, and Hocus Pocus? Salem, Massachusetts of course! If you are fond of all these things and the famous Halloween movie, Hocus Pocus, then you will love this small New England town, which was also the main filming location. Read below for my itinerary and tips on how to visit during the most popular time of year, and when to start planning your trip. It’s much earlier than you think.