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Title:Psychic Phenomena
Notice:Please read note 1.0-1.* before writing
Moderator:JARETH::PAINTER
Created:Wed Jan 22 1986
Last Modified:Tue May 27 1997
Last Successful Update:Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:2143
Total number of notes:41773

1936.0. "Day Trip suggestions wanted." by CADSYS::COOPER (Topher Cooper) Wed Apr 20 1994 18:41

    I have a friend who lives in South Central New Hampshire.  We've been
    talking about doing a day trip together.  She is psychic and would like
    to go to somewhere historic or mysterious to see if she can tune into
    something interesting.  She has already been to Mystery Hill (a.k.a.,
    "The American Stonehenge).  The only other place which has occurred to
    us so far is Salem, Mass. -- I think we can give a pass to the "Witch
    Museum" hokum, but there is a lot else there of interest.

    Does anyone have any other suggestions, or for that matter, suggestions
    for/about Salem?

    Thanks.

				    Topher
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1936.1suggestionTNPUBS::PAINTERPlanet CrayonWed Apr 20 1994 18:516
    
    Topher,
    
    You might give Ro Reinke a call at the Hobbit Bookstore in Athol, Mass.
    
    Cindy
1936.2NASENG::HEATHERmist illusion rips awayWed Apr 20 1994 19:3710
    If going into Salem - Do stop in at the Crowhaven Corner store - That's
    Laurie Cabot's store, and if you call ahead, you might even be able to
    schedule a reading with her.....she tends only to do readings on the
    weekends though.
    
    There's also Pyramid Books which is a great place to browse in.
    
    
    bright blessings,
    -HA
1936.3WMOIS::CONNELLI will do thee mischief in the wood.Thu Apr 21 1994 11:2016
    Topher, I recently picked up a book called Manitou by James W. Mavor,
    Jr. & Byron E. Dix. It's an Archaeological/Native American book about
    Sacred Sites in New England, of Native Americans and gives suggestions
    and locations of areas that were used as worship sites by Natives
    during colonial and precolonial times. Many that I didn't even suspect. 
    It's $18.95 and published by Inner Traditions of Rochester, VT. Lots of
    interesting things in there. Mostly South Shore to Western Mass/So.
    Vermont, but it may give you some ideas. Also talks about the Fault
    line through the Athol area and some sites in Acton Mass.
    
    BTW, I got my copy at The Hobbitt Doorway (owned and operated by Ro
    Reinke) in Athol. She and Don do have many suggestions of places to
    visit and I've been on a few field trips with them. (Always an amazing
    and enjoyable adventure) 
    
    PJ
1936.4REGENT::BROOMHEADDon't panic -- yet.Thu Apr 21 1994 15:354
    Er, well, the witch trials were in Salem Village, not Salem Town.
    Salem Village is now called Danvers.
    
    							Ann B.
1936.5Some PointersMKOTS3::CROTEAUThu Apr 21 1994 17:1018
    Check out the street the Captains lived on in Salem.  I had an
    interesting experience there years ago.  Let me know if anything
    happens.  And the House of Records.
    
    There are lots of homes that were part of the underground railway
    in the greater Salem area.  Make sure to spend some time just 
    walking around the old area and the peer.
    
    Also, check out Lynn Woods where there are rock mounds, old 
    foundations, and old railroad tracks.
    
    In Lynn there is Dungeon Hill/Rock where legend has it, there is 
    pirates treasure burried there.
    
    Somewhere in Gloucester there is a inland town park where many
    strange thing have supposed to happen. But I can't remember the name.
    
    In Nahant, there is 40 Steps beach.
1936.6Canterbury, NHPERLE::glantzMike, Paris Research Lab, 776-2836Fri Apr 22 1994 08:1412
Topher, here's a suggestion which might be of great interest to both of
you: a visit to the Shaker village at Canterbury, NH. The scenery is
beautiful, and there's a *lot* of "energy" in this place. And, nearby,
there's a little place where the fellow who owns it runs an antique
radio museum and a smoke house. The radio museum is the most
astonishing collection of antique radios I've ever seen, bar none
(admission free), and the smokehouse has some of the most delicious
smoked products you'll ever taste. The fellow who owns them is quite a
fascinating character. Worth the trip alone, even if you don't visit
the Shaker village. In fact, I would say that you should make more of a
point to visit the radio museum/smokehouse than the Shaker village,
whether you're looking for "conventional" amusement or psychic energy.
1936.7The 39 steps + 1?CADSYS::COOPERTopher CooperFri Apr 22 1994 15:025
RE: .5

    What is 40 Steps Beach, and why is it of special interest?

					Topher
1936.8Mt. Monadnock areaBGSDEV::LANGONEMon Apr 25 1994 21:005
    
    
    	I've heard that there's interesting psychic energy in and around
    	the Mt. Monadnock area. Anyone else heard the same?
    
1936.940 Steps BeachMKOTS3::CROTEAUTue Apr 26 1994 17:1812
    40 Steps is a beautiful beach located in Nahant 40 Steps below the
    street level.  Stay on the main road you enter Nahant on and you 
    will pass right by it.  It is unmarked and there is no parking 
    there, you can park away and walk or you can have someone stay in
    the car.  It is a small beach with some very very large rocks for
    climbing on.  Best to hit it at low tide and you can go out further.
    There has been many reported murders, suicides, and accidents at 
    this location over the years.  It is also near some bunkers that 
    were active in WWII.  If you go to the end of the road, there is 
    a large house with a barrier around it that people said was once owned 
    (and still may be) by someone big in the mob.
                                                            
1936.10Don't forget MarbleheadMR4DEC::LBERMANWed May 04 1994 15:0829
    Regarding Salem, you are correct tp bypass the Witch Museum.
    However, the museum is in an old section of town, and I would
    recommend walking the neighborhoods around there...the streets
    are narrow, doors open to the sidewalk...lots of ghosts in this
    side of town (I went to college in Salem and my beau lived in
    an old old house a few streets from the museum).
    
    And yes, I would go down by the waterfront area, but remember
    that the shopping area is all new!
    
    If I have a day trip in mind for the North Shore, I head to
    Marblehead (stay on rte 114 thru Salem, bear left at the college
    and go straight). Lots of history...The Spirit of 1776 painting
    hangs in the town hall. The Devereaux family was very big here,
    hence Devereaux Beach (Devereaux was the commander of the first
    navy 'way back then, and it is his son who is the youngest boy
    in the Spirit of 1776 painting). Head down by the water, get out
    and walk the narrow streets and feel the history. Lots of ghosts
    in these neighborhoods, too. (I lived in M'head when I went to
    college). And for contrast, you can drive over the water to M'head 
    Neck and ogle at the mansions. The view of the harbor from the 
    lighthouse is lovely.
    
    If you feel even more ambitious, head up to Hammond Castle (as
    in Hammond organs) and maybe call ahead to see if there is a
    concert (they're free). Hammond Castle is in Gloucester.
    
    have a good time!
    lynn