If you’re planning a trip to Salem, MA in October, you’re most definitely not alone. October is the absolute peak season in Salem, when the entire town leans into its spooky reputation with festivals, ghost tours, haunted attractions, and pop-up events around every corner. It’s also when Salem sees hundreds of thousands of visitors, especially on weekends and holiday weekends. That means some of the best things to do in Salem sell out quickly—sometimes weeks or even months in advance. It also means that hotels and house rentals in Salem book up far in advance as well, and they cost a small fortune. We booked our house rental in March,…