Massachusetts: Salem. Wizard schools, ghost tours, and oddball Frankenstein and Dracula "museums" have taken over Salem, once a truly intriguing town. It dates to 1626 and is notorious for holding witch trials that led to the hanging of 19 innocent people. Tourist trap economics have come to trump historical charm, say travel bloggers David and Veronica James, although the Salem Witch Museum is an exception as it is a good starting point for understanding the 1692 witch trials, featuring immersive stage sets and a second exhibit on the evolving perception of witches. While some may find its presentation dated or call it a tourist trap, others believe it offers a valuable and informative introduction to the history, especially for those unfamiliar with the events. Have you ever visited Salem, Massachusetts?

Michigan: Mystery Spot. Said to have been discovered in the 1950's by surveyors who became lightheaded and couldn't get equipment to operate there, the Mystery Spot in St. Ignace seems to mess with gravity, makes tall people seem smaller, and causes plenty of other confusing phenomena. Or so they say. You might say it leans heavily on kitsch. It led one Yelper to remark, "The mystery is why did I pay for this?" So, what causes the Mystery Spot in Michigan? The Mystery Spot is a gravity hill, tilt-induced visual illusion. The illusion experienced by visitors results from the oddly tilted environment as well as standing on a tilted floor. Inside the tilted room, misperceptions of the height and orientation of objects occur. The attraction has many activities such as guided tours, miniature golf, a maze and ziplines. With ticket prices varying from $3 to $20 does this sound like an attraction you would like to visit?