Hey Rich, lots of places to stay round here...how much ya lookin to spend?, how long are u staying, and not to be a downer but you did say, PURSUING...makin plans and then not being able to follow through would suck...

there are also websites (if you have not them it yet)
http://www.hauntedhappenings.org/
http://salem.org/deals/index.shtml
http://salem.org/free.shtml
http://www.salem.com/Pages/index
http://www.festivalofthedead.com/witchesball/

I would recommend staying right in town...
lots to do and you can have a great time day and night, i was just in Salem for dinner last night with a friend and we had a blast,
hey here's a thought! seeing as the woman is so hot maybe you guys can come stay at my home...hee hee...just kiddin

bt