Guidebook for Salem

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Guidebook for Salem

Food Scene

A fun, casual, lively place. Food is always good, classic American and New England seafood. Great views of the water and has covered outdoor seating
77 locals recommend
Sea Level Oyster Bar
94 Wharf St
77 locals recommend
A fun, casual, lively place. Food is always good, classic American and New England seafood. Great views of the water and has covered outdoor seating
Perfect spot for a romantic, cozy evening. Really great food. Great mixed drinks. Dimmed lighting, pillows, a fireplace and candles. No outdoor seating though so ideal for a rainy day or chilly night.
18 locals recommend
Olde Main Street Pub
121 Essex St
18 locals recommend
Perfect spot for a romantic, cozy evening. Really great food. Great mixed drinks. Dimmed lighting, pillows, a fireplace and candles. No outdoor seating though so ideal for a rainy day or chilly night.
The best breakfast/brunch place in town. There's usually a wait so get there early
37 locals recommend
Ugly Mug Diner
122 Washington St
37 locals recommend
The best breakfast/brunch place in town. There's usually a wait so get there early
Good for brunch or a light lunch. Love their charcuterie plate. Great beer selection. Also a popular night spot for live music with a sort of grunge crowd
67 locals recommend
Gulu-Gulu Cafe
247 Essex St
67 locals recommend
Good for brunch or a light lunch. Love their charcuterie plate. Great beer selection. Also a popular night spot for live music with a sort of grunge crowd
This is my favorite spot for a casual night out. Great food with outdoor seating and nice views of Derby Square and live music on the weekends
22 locals recommend
The Lobster Shanty
25 Front St
22 locals recommend
This is my favorite spot for a casual night out. Great food with outdoor seating and nice views of Derby Square and live music on the weekends
Every Thursday 3-7pm, you can't miss it for fresh produce
Salem Farmers Market
32 Essex St
Every Thursday 3-7pm, you can't miss it for fresh produce
Best coffee in the area hands down - if you can make it out of town. If you want to rent a bike you could bike over the scenic Beverly-Salem bridge to get here
24 locals recommend
Atomic Cafe
268 Cabot St
24 locals recommend
Best coffee in the area hands down - if you can make it out of town. If you want to rent a bike you could bike over the scenic Beverly-Salem bridge to get here
A little bit outside of town but they have amazing pastry's
15 locals recommend
Coffee Time Bake Shop
96 Bridge St
15 locals recommend
A little bit outside of town but they have amazing pastry's
Great sandwiches and fresh baked goods for breakfast on the go
42 locals recommend
A & J King Artisan Bakers
48 Central St
42 locals recommend
Great sandwiches and fresh baked goods for breakfast on the go
A classy date night kind of place, modern with a big menu so there's something for everyone
68 locals recommend
Turner’s Seafood at Lyceum Hall
43 Church St
68 locals recommend
A classy date night kind of place, modern with a big menu so there's something for everyone
Fun pizza joint with not your average toppings, beer and wine and vegan and gluten options
26 locals recommend
Flying Saucer Pizza Company
118 Washington St
26 locals recommend
Fun pizza joint with not your average toppings, beer and wine and vegan and gluten options
Hip Ramen place
12 locals recommend
Kokeshi
288 Lafayette St
12 locals recommend
Hip Ramen place
Busy local Mexican spot with great food and the best margaritas I've ever had. There is usually a wait so get there early!
46 locals recommend
Howling Wolf Taqueria
76 Lafayette St
46 locals recommend
Busy local Mexican spot with great food and the best margaritas I've ever had. There is usually a wait so get there early!
Funky, casual local spot, great for grabbing a coffee on the go while you walk around town. They also have good cafe style sandwiches
18 locals recommend
Front Street Coffeehouse
20 Front St
18 locals recommend
Funky, casual local spot, great for grabbing a coffee on the go while you walk around town. They also have good cafe style sandwiches
If you are looking for a pub style place this is your best bet. Casual, good food
37 locals recommend
Mercy Tavern
148 Derby St
37 locals recommend
If you are looking for a pub style place this is your best bet. Casual, good food
If you are Vegetarian or Vegan. Very earthy crunchy
240 locals recommend
Life Alive Organic Cafe
765 Massachusetts Ave
240 locals recommend
If you are Vegetarian or Vegan. Very earthy crunchy
Shhh... 'secret' local pop up. Milk and cookies like you've never had before
27 locals recommend
Goodnight Fatty
1 Washington Square
27 locals recommend
Shhh... 'secret' local pop up. Milk and cookies like you've never had before

Drinks & Nightlife

Unique decor, upscale upstairs, very cool 'underground' space with live music and an eclectic crowd both young and older
57 locals recommend
Opus
87 Washington St
57 locals recommend
Unique decor, upscale upstairs, very cool 'underground' space with live music and an eclectic crowd both young and older
Awesome local spot, a bit out of town but walkable from our place. Amazing hard cider, fun outdoor space, cozy indoor space. They don't have food but you can bring your own take-out
27 locals recommend
Far From The Tree Cider
108 Jackson St
27 locals recommend
Awesome local spot, a bit out of town but walkable from our place. Amazing hard cider, fun outdoor space, cozy indoor space. They don't have food but you can bring your own take-out

Shopping

Unique home decor items, fun little gifts and great card selection
18 locals recommend
Roost & Company
40 Front St
18 locals recommend
Unique home decor items, fun little gifts and great card selection
A more modern witch shop. Good for gifts or fun homeopathic treats for yourself to take home
11 locals recommend
HausWitch Home + Healing
144 Washington St
11 locals recommend
A more modern witch shop. Good for gifts or fun homeopathic treats for yourself to take home
Fun, vintage clothing
11 locals recommend
Modern Millie
3 Central St
11 locals recommend
Fun, vintage clothing
If you are driving and need something from a big brand store
28 locals recommend
Northshore Mall
210 Andover St
28 locals recommend
If you are driving and need something from a big brand store

Arts & Culture

Beautiful museum with rotating shows
207 locals recommend
Peabody Essex Museum
161 Essex St
207 locals recommend
Beautiful museum with rotating shows

Essentials

Right down the street from us! Perfect for anything little and essential you may want to grab
15 locals recommend
Steve's Quality Market
36 Margin St
15 locals recommend
Right down the street from us! Perfect for anything little and essential you may want to grab

Parks & Nature

Great park, good size, with ocean views
15 locals recommend
Forest River Park
32 Clifton Ave
15 locals recommend
Great park, good size, with ocean views
Opposite the Arcade
85 locals recommend
Salem Willows Amusement Park
167 Fort Ave
85 locals recommend
Opposite the Arcade

Entertainment & Activities

Really fun historical spot, oldest merry-go-round in New England, fun arcade games and food stands
85 locals recommend
Salem Willows Amusement Park
167 Fort Ave
85 locals recommend
Really fun historical spot, oldest merry-go-round in New England, fun arcade games and food stands