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Shaking off the Cold with Salem So Sweet The year usually kicks off with something to take the sting out of the New England winter. In early February, the city hosts Salem So Sweet. If you like chocolate and massive ice sculptures, this is basically your dream weekend. What I love about this one is how the local businesses get involved. You'll walk down Essex Street and see these incredibly detailed ice carvings—everything from sea monsters to classic literary characters—sitting right on the sidewalk. At night, they light them up with colored LEDs, and it looks fantastic. Plus, the chocolate trail is a great excuse to duck into the local shops and grab some fudge or truffles to warm up. It's a lot less crowded than the fall, so you can actually breathe and enjoy the scenery. ...