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Massachusetts, United States

11 locations across 7 towns and cities

Boston

Assault Location

The street where Mark Wahlberg assaulted two Vietnamese men

In April 1988, 16-year-old Mark Wahlberg attacked two Vietnamese men named Thanh Lam and Hoa Trinh on this street in Boston.

Mob Hangout

Whitey Bulger's liquor store

The South Boston Liquor Mart in Boston was owned by a notorious Irish-American gang boss named James "Whitey" Bulger.

Bulger took ownership of the store in 1984 after he forced its owner to sell it at a loss.

Photo Location

The location where the famous "Fire Escape Collapse" photograph was taken

In July 1975, Stanley Forman captured his famous "Fire Escape Collapse" photograph in this alley in Boston.

The shocking photo, which shows two people falling from the 5th floor, had a major impact on fire safety inspection laws.

Chelsea

Filming Location

The Bridge Diner from The Equalizer (2014)

The diner scenes from the movie The Equalizer (2014) were filmed at this store on Everett Avenue in Chelsea, Massachusetts.

It was here that former DIA agent Robert McCall befriended a troubled young woman named Alina.

Fall River

Crime Location

Lizzie Borden's house

In August 1892, Andrew and Abby Borden were found murdered at this house in Fall River, Massachusetts.

Their daughter, Lizzie, was later found not guilty of the crime.

Lexington

Crime Location

Hongyan Sun's former house

On May 29, 2019, Shen Cai was found murdered in her car in Lexington, Massachusetts.

Her husband, Hongyan Sun, was later found guilty of the crime.

Marblehead

Filming Location

The cemetery from Hocus Pocus (1993)

The cemetery scene from Hocus Pocus (1993) was filmed at this location in Marblehead, Massachusetts.

It was here that two bullies accosted Max and stole his sneakers.

Salem

Historical Site

Proctor's Ledge

During the Salem witch trials (1692-1693), 19 people were executed at this site near the base of Gallows Hill.

A team of researchers discovered the exact location in 2016.

Filming Location

Allison's house from Hocus Pocus (1993)

Allison's house from Hocus Pocus (1993) is situated on Essex Street in Salem, Massachusetts.

Filming Location

Max Dennison's house from Hocus Pocus (1993)

This is the location of Max Dennison's house from the 1993 Halloween movie Hocus Pocus.

In real life, it is situated in Salem, Massachusetts.

Springfield

Serial Killer House

Stewart Weldon's house

Serial killer Stewart Weldon lived with his mother in this small house on Page Boulevard in Springfield, Massachusetts.