Salem, Not just for Halloween
Neighborhoods
There are many shops, attractions, and restaurants on Derby St. Also the ferry shuttle to Boston is located off Derby St. It was once the area where people associated with the shipping industry lived and worked.
Derby Street
Derby StreetThere are many shops, attractions, and restaurants on Derby St. Also the ferry shuttle to Boston is located off Derby St. It was once the area where people associated with the shipping industry lived and worked.
Ship captains made their fortunes buying and selling imported items such as spices and rum. They were among some of the first millionaires in the US. Their beautiful homes still stand today as a testament to the heyday of Salem of the late 1700's - Early 1800's
Chestnut Street District
Ship captains made their fortunes buying and selling imported items such as spices and rum. They were among some of the first millionaires in the US. Their beautiful homes still stand today as a testament to the heyday of Salem of the late 1700's - Early 1800's
Essex Street
Essex StreetGreat place to shop or have lunch.
Sightseeing
Made famous by resident author, Nathaniel Hawthorne, a trip to Salem must include a tour here.
93 locals recommend
The House of the Seven Gables
115 Derby StMade famous by resident author, Nathaniel Hawthorne, a trip to Salem must include a tour here.
Newly expanded, the PEM has interesting history about Salem as well as rotating exhibits. The Chinese house is an interesting feature. You need to get separate tickets to view it.
207 locals recommend
Peabody Essex Museum
161 Essex StNewly expanded, the PEM has interesting history about Salem as well as rotating exhibits. The Chinese house is an interesting feature. You need to get separate tickets to view it.
Housed in a former Gothic Revival church, The Salem Witch Museum is an iconic fixture in Salem. Millions have visited and many people remember visiting with their school.
120 locals recommend
Salem Witch Museum
19 1/2 N Washington SquareHoused in a former Gothic Revival church, The Salem Witch Museum is an iconic fixture in Salem. Millions have visited and many people remember visiting with their school.
The only building still standing in Salem that is associated with the witch trials. The Witch House was built by Judge Corwin, one of the judges involved in the famous Salem Witch Trials
52 locals recommend
Witch House
310 Essex StThe only building still standing in Salem that is associated with the witch trials. The Witch House was built by Judge Corwin, one of the judges involved in the famous Salem Witch Trials
An authentic replica of the dungeon that the accused of the Salem witch trials were held, this attractions will really bring home the terrible injustice perpetrated on the victims. Besides the dungeon, there is a short reenactment of a trial scene.
28 locals recommend
Witch Dungeon Museum
16 Lynde StAn authentic replica of the dungeon that the accused of the Salem witch trials were held, this attractions will really bring home the terrible injustice perpetrated on the victims. Besides the dungeon, there is a short reenactment of a trial scene.
A wax museum of famous horror movie characters, this museum has just the right amount of "creep" to spice your Salem visit, but is not too scary either.
13 locals recommend
Count Orlok's Nightmare Gallery
217 Essex StA wax museum of famous horror movie characters, this museum has just the right amount of "creep" to spice your Salem visit, but is not too scary either.
Old Town Hall house a small museum of Salem history. On Thursdays in the summer you can go to the Farmer's market with locally grown produce and goods.
Salem Old Town Hall
32 Derby SquareOld Town Hall house a small museum of Salem history. On Thursdays in the summer you can go to the Farmer's market with locally grown produce and goods.
Open seasonly. Get a flavor of the life of some of Salem earliest European settlers.
17 locals recommend
Salem 1630: Pioneer Village
98 West AvenueOpen seasonly. Get a flavor of the life of some of Salem earliest European settlers.
Open daily for tours. See the inside of one of the beautiful homes located on the famous Chestnut St. in Salem
8 locals recommend
Phillips House
34 Chestnut StOpen daily for tours. See the inside of one of the beautiful homes located on the famous Chestnut St. in Salem
The place where Nathaniel Hawthorne worked when he wrote The Scarlet Letter, this tour is rich in Salem History
31 locals recommend
Salem Maritime National Historic Site
160 Derby StThe place where Nathaniel Hawthorne worked when he wrote The Scarlet Letter, this tour is rich in Salem History
Interesting tour of a typical trading ship representative of Salems rich maritime history.
17 locals recommend
Friendship of Salem
Interesting tour of a typical trading ship representative of Salems rich maritime history.
A good place to begin your tour of Salem. They have movies about local historical events and have information about many of Salems other attractions
7 locals recommend
Salem Visitor Center
2 New Liberty StA good place to begin your tour of Salem. They have movies about local historical events and have information about many of Salems other attractions
Food scene
Located on the water, this combination of shops, restaurants and hotel offers many options for visitors
33 locals recommend
Pickering Wharf Marina
23 Congress StLocated on the water, this combination of shops, restaurants and hotel offers many options for visitors