August 20th 2012: Spending Time with a Friend in Salem

Today, my friend was not working as well, so we decided to head to the city of Salem, where I had a few groupons to use. Not knowing where to go at first, we passed by Collins Cove Beach, where there wasn't much people on a Monday morning. 

From here, we decided to visit the Salem Witch Museum. I had thought that this was the best witch museum in Salem, but it turned out to be just as bad as all the rest, with not much to show and the same story of the witch trials.

Hanging of "witches" in Salem

From here, we headed to the Derby Wharf area where we were to have lunch at the restaurant In a Pig's Eye, where I was pleasantly surprised to see that the historic ship Friendship of Salem was back in town, as it was out for repairs the last time I came to Salem

Friendship of Salem

At the restaurant, which was more of a bar, I had a $30 Livingsocial deal to spend, so we got the Nachos Grande, which I forgot to ask for meat in it and the Tuscan Onion soup special, both of which were pretty good but typical.

Nachos Grande

Tuscan Onion Soup

Ultimate Pig Burger

Turkey Tetrazzini on Angel Hair Pasta

My friend's Ultimate Pig Burger was so-so to him, while my Turkey Tetrazzini, while being interesting and tasty enough to finish, it was not amazing either.

After lunch, we booked our tickets for the 6pm trip on the schooner, Fame, we decided to go watch the movie "The Bourne Legacy" at the AMC Theaters in Liberty Tree Mall in Danvers.

The movie turned out to be just ok, but it was good timing as it was time to board the boat when we came back to Salem. It was a beautiful day with perfect weather to sail out in Salem Sound, especially with the sun setting at this time. Pictures I took while out at sea today follow.

The Schooner Fame

Heading out to sea

Derby Wharf Light

Salem Harbor Power Station

Fort Pickering Light

Sails Up!

Pulling up the sails

Hospital Point Light

Marblehead Light in the distance

The setting sun

After a relaxing evening out on the water, it was finally time for dinner at the former Salem Jail, currently the Great Escape Restaurant. The inside of the restaurant is designed to look like the insides of a jail, but the decor is pretty posh.

Inside the restaurant

For dinner, I decided to get the Stuffed Pork Chops, while my friend got the Mafia Steak, which was smothered in a cranberry port wine sauce with asparagus and roasted potatoes.
Both dishes were excellent, and was the perfect ending to a day in Salem.

Stuffed Pork Chops

Mafia Steak