Friday, June 4, 2010

A storyteller in my kitchen. No work getting done today!


Jim McAllister, the "go to guy" for information about Salem history, is affectionately known and recognized as "Salem's Best Ambassador". Since 1983 he has been educating and entertaining locals and countless visitors about Salem folklore and secrets of the past. If you haven't taken his "Salem 101" course, or been on one of his walking tours, you're out of touch with the real Salem. He started the walking tour craze when we first opened our B&B 26 years ago. Repeat guests wouldn't think about coming back to Salem and not asking about Jim and his latest tour. When he pops in for breakfast, it's a special treat for folks and breakfast can turn into lunch before you know it. We always have a place set for him at the table, where the stories flow and the time flies. Just keep the coffee and a few scones coming, and the secret tales of Salem's treasures will be yours.......
Jim is currently hosting his walking tours on Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday mornings at 9;30am. He meets at the Visitor Center and the tour takes about an hour. (Probably longer, if I know Jim). It's the best way to start your day and see Salem. He's full of colorful anecdotes, and fun facts. It's an all entertaining, yet informative, stroll through Salem's downtown and waterfront neighborhoods where you'll discover the city's connections to Nathaniel Hawthorne, Monopoly, Alexander Graham Bell, "Bewitched", American presidents, "The Crucible" and other significant people, places and events. It's the best $10 you will ever spend. No reservations required...... he takes everyone.
Oh, and tell him, the muffin lady sent ya......
For more information: you can call Derby Square Tours at (978) 745-6314.

1 comment:

TerriD said...

The few times we have met him he had me in a spell for sure! If only I had professors like him in college!! I should ask the gang if they want to take his tour in July. Mags and I are definitely going whale watching.