Charter Street Salem Guide
Food scene
A & J King Artisan Bakers
48 Central StThis is our go to coffee and bakery! We love it!
The Chocolate Pantry
140 Derby StreetGreat chocolates imported! Super fancy and tasty.
Want to drink with the locals? Often great music and also btw great food!
37 locals recommend
Mercy Tavern
148 Derby StWant to drink with the locals? Often great music and also btw great food!
They have great brunch items but it’s also great for beverages throughout the day!
67 locals recommend
Gulu-Gulu Cafe
247 Essex StThey have great brunch items but it’s also great for beverages throughout the day!
Opus
87 Washington StHigher end dining. Great sushi!
Best pizza in town! They also recently merged with an Asian fusion restaurant which has great ramen
36 locals recommend
Bambolina
288 Derby StBest pizza in town! They also recently merged with an Asian fusion restaurant which has great ramen
Need a jolt? This place Carrie’s George horwell a locally famous roaster
10 locals recommend
Odd Meter Coffee Co
60 Washington StNeed a jolt? This place Carrie’s George horwell a locally famous roaster
Neighborhoods
Chestnut Street District
Chestnut street is the most beautiful street in America.
Sightseeing
Gallows Hill Museum/Theatre
7 Lynde StHive & Forge
30 Church StBeautifully curated art from local artists
Traveler advice
Getting around
Getting here
If you can, we recommend coming by ferry or train. It’s a nice ride in. Both are short walks to our place. Certainly less than ten minutes. And you really don’t need a car if you’re just visiting Salem
Don't miss
Salem maritime national historic site
This is such a cool place. You can walk up and down the wharf and imagine what it was like when Salem was a large active port with huge ties to Asia!
Don't miss
Podcast
Check out “Salem The Podcast” on your way in to town for some great Salem stories from local tour guides!
Getting around
Transport
You can walk everywhere but if there is something you want to get to on the outskirts Salem Skipper is a new ride sharing service you can check out for cheap rides around town. There’s also a trolley.
Getting around
Into Boston
Between may-October you can take the ferry into Boston! Beautiful ride and it takes about 50 minutes. Alternatively, a faster route is the commuter rail which takes about 30 mins and drops you in north station/td garden.