The reason I asked this question is because we have friends who live in Salem that my wife met while working in Boston after she graduated College in the late 1970s. However, she lived in Boston but her friend was from Salem that she worked with there.
So, I have visited Salem with her in the past to meet her friends and their families and her children.
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No, Practical Magic does not take place in Salem. It is set in Dryden, a fictional seaside town in Massachusetts.
Fictional Setting vs. Real History
- The Setting: The story follows the Owens sisters living in Massachusetts, but specifically in the made-up town of Dryden (and sometimes referred to as New Salem in early descriptions, though not the actual Salem).
- The Salem Connection: The plot does touch on Salem history. The opening backstory explains that the family matriarch, Maria Owens, survived the Salem Witch Trials before relocating.
Where It Was Filmed
- Washington State: Despite being set in New England, the movie was filmed across Whidbey Island (primarily in Coupeville) and San Juan Island in Washington state.
- The House: The iconic Victorian Owens house was a temporary set built from scratch on San Juan Island and was torn down after filming wrapped.
If you're planning a trip or movie-inspired tour, would you like details on how to visit the actual filming locations in Washington or recommendations for spots in Salem, Massachusetts that share the same aesthetic?
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