Guidebook for Salem
Food Scene
Bambolina features handcrafted artisan pizza and creative Italian shared plates. Winner of best new restaurant 2016, Bambolina’s seasonal approach focuses on using high quality ingredients, culinary technique, and personable experience.
36 locals recommend
Bambolina
288 Derby StBambolina features handcrafted artisan pizza and creative Italian shared plates. Winner of best new restaurant 2016, Bambolina’s seasonal approach focuses on using high quality ingredients, culinary technique, and personable experience.
Located in Downtown Salem, in the historic Salem News Building. Adriatic is a modern European restaurant featuring fresh fish, seasonal vegetables, homemade pastas, and bread.
33 locals recommend
Adriatic Restaurant
155 Washington StLocated in Downtown Salem, in the historic Salem News Building. Adriatic is a modern European restaurant featuring fresh fish, seasonal vegetables, homemade pastas, and bread.
Waterfront dining; Raw bar; outdoor parlor; inspired and innovative seasonal menus with seafood, steak, chicken, and vegetarian offerings.
71 locals recommend
Finz
86 Wharf StWaterfront dining; Raw bar; outdoor parlor; inspired and innovative seasonal menus with seafood, steak, chicken, and vegetarian offerings.
Howling Wolf Taqueria
76 Lafayette StFresh & Authentic Mexican Food.
Gulu-Gulu Cafe
247 Essex StEuropean-style cafe in the heart of downtown Salem
Waterfront dining on historic Pickering Wharf. Sea Level is Salem’s only restaurant that boasts an indoor/outdoor bar! Amazing views, the freshest seafood, gourmet pizza, and an amazing beer selection.
77 locals recommend
Sea Level Oyster Bar
94 Wharf StWaterfront dining on historic Pickering Wharf. Sea Level is Salem’s only restaurant that boasts an indoor/outdoor bar! Amazing views, the freshest seafood, gourmet pizza, and an amazing beer selection.
Wondrous and whimsical. Unusual and unique. Wacky and weird. Laugh out loud or just smile all the while.
11 locals recommend
Maria's Sweet Somethings
26 Front StWondrous and whimsical. Unusual and unique. Wacky and weird. Laugh out loud or just smile all the while.
Harbor Sweets
85 Leavitt StAlways handmade, distinctive New England gift chocolates since 1973.
Drinks & Nightlife
American session beer production brewery, beer hall, and beer garden in Salem, MA. 21+ or 12 and under with a parent.
49 locals recommend
Notch Brewery & Tap Room
283R Derby StAmerican session beer production brewery, beer hall, and beer garden in Salem, MA. 21+ or 12 and under with a parent.
Unrepressed cuisine, veg-friendly specialties, innovative sushi & sharing plates. Glowing glass bar, contemporary mixology. “Opus Underground” an intimate lounge with live music.
57 locals recommend
Opus
87 Washington StUnrepressed cuisine, veg-friendly specialties, innovative sushi & sharing plates. Glowing glass bar, contemporary mixology. “Opus Underground” an intimate lounge with live music.
Sightseeing
The Derby Wharf Light Station was constructed in 1871 to better assist ships entering Salem Harbor. The lighthouse features a unique square design, and is only about 20 feet tall. The National Park Service gained ownership of the lighthouse in 1977, and today NPS rangers at the Salem Maritime National Historic Site are available to provide additional information about the light station. The interior of the lighthouse is not open to the public, however the exterior is accessible via a scenic walk to the end of Derby Wharf.
9 locals recommend
Derby Wharf Light Station
The Derby Wharf Light Station was constructed in 1871 to better assist ships entering Salem Harbor. The lighthouse features a unique square design, and is only about 20 feet tall. The National Park Service gained ownership of the lighthouse in 1977, and today NPS rangers at the Salem Maritime National Historic Site are available to provide additional information about the light station. The interior of the lighthouse is not open to the public, however the exterior is accessible via a scenic walk to the end of Derby Wharf.
Embark on an unforgettable tour of The House of the Seven Gables. Admission also includes the Nathaniel Hawthorne birthplace, waterfront views, and a unique Museum store.
93 locals recommend
The House of the Seven Gables
115 Derby StEmbark on an unforgettable tour of The House of the Seven Gables. Admission also includes the Nathaniel Hawthorne birthplace, waterfront views, and a unique Museum store.
Salem’s only building with direct ties to the witch trials, the 17th century home of Judge Jonathon Corwin.
52 locals recommend
Witch House
310 Essex StSalem’s only building with direct ties to the witch trials, the 17th century home of Judge Jonathon Corwin.
Striking in its simplicity, the Memorial is surrounded on three sides by a handcrafted granite wall. Inscribed in the stone threshold entering the Memorial are the victims’ protests of innocence. These protests are interrupted mid-sentence by the wall, symbolizing society’s indifference to oppressions. Six locust trees, the last to flower and the first to lose their leaves, represent the injustice of the trials. Benches within the Memorial perimeter bear the names and the execution dates of each of the 20 victims, creating a quiet, contemplative environment in which to evoke the spirit and strength of those people who chose to die rather than compromise their personal truths.
30 locals recommend
Salem Witch Trials Memorial
24 Liberty StStriking in its simplicity, the Memorial is surrounded on three sides by a handcrafted granite wall. Inscribed in the stone threshold entering the Memorial are the victims’ protests of innocence. These protests are interrupted mid-sentence by the wall, symbolizing society’s indifference to oppressions. Six locust trees, the last to flower and the first to lose their leaves, represent the injustice of the trials. Benches within the Memorial perimeter bear the names and the execution dates of each of the 20 victims, creating a quiet, contemplative environment in which to evoke the spirit and strength of those people who chose to die rather than compromise their personal truths.
The National Park Service owns and operate this replica tall ship. Friendship commemorates Salem’s role as a center of global trade in post-Colonial America.
17 locals recommend
Friendship of Salem
The National Park Service owns and operate this replica tall ship. Friendship commemorates Salem’s role as a center of global trade in post-Colonial America.
A harbor side shopping-village, filled with history and landmarks alike. This is the perfect place to explore what Salem has to offer: from local shops to waterfront dining on the Salem harbor to the Salem Maritime Site and the Friendship trading ship. You can also find many places to stay overnight if one day isn’t enough time to get your fill!
33 locals recommend
Pickering Wharf Marina
23 Congress StA harbor side shopping-village, filled with history and landmarks alike. This is the perfect place to explore what Salem has to offer: from local shops to waterfront dining on the Salem harbor to the Salem Maritime Site and the Friendship trading ship. You can also find many places to stay overnight if one day isn’t enough time to get your fill!
This National Park preserves one of America’s most influential ports, Historic buildings, wharves, and the vessel Friendship; describe the traders and sailors who brought the riches of the Far East to America.
31 locals recommend
Salem Maritime National Historic Site
160 Derby StThis National Park preserves one of America’s most influential ports, Historic buildings, wharves, and the vessel Friendship; describe the traders and sailors who brought the riches of the Far East to America.
Arts & Culture
The Peabody Essex Museum is one of the nation’s fastest growing art museums. Features art and culture from New England and around the world, including a 200 year old Chinese House.
207 locals recommend
Peabody Essex Museum
161 Essex StThe Peabody Essex Museum is one of the nation’s fastest growing art museums. Features art and culture from New England and around the world, including a 200 year old Chinese House.
Immerse yourself in the facts, myths & legends surrounding the witch trials. Witness ghosts & more with our live theatre experience! Five-star-rating on TripAdvisor.
6 locals recommend
Gallows Hill Museum/Theatre
7 Lynde StImmerse yourself in the facts, myths & legends surrounding the witch trials. Witness ghosts & more with our live theatre experience! Five-star-rating on TripAdvisor.
Step into Salem Wax Museum’s darkest dungeon and witness the horrors of Dr. Frankenstein. Open daily late June thru August. Extended hours in October. Tickets available at Salem Wax Museum and Salem Witch Village.
15 locals recommend
Salem Wax Museum of Witches & Seafarers
288 Derby StStep into Salem Wax Museum’s darkest dungeon and witness the horrors of Dr. Frankenstein. Open daily late June thru August. Extended hours in October. Tickets available at Salem Wax Museum and Salem Witch Village.
Pioneer Village is the oldest living history museum in America and is designed to represent Salem in the year 1630.
17 locals recommend
Salem 1630: Pioneer Village
98 West AvenuePioneer Village is the oldest living history museum in America and is designed to represent Salem in the year 1630.
The Salem Witch Museum is Salem’s most visited museum. Open year round with extended hours throughout the summer and October. We are the perfect start to your visit to our city.
120 locals recommend
Salem Witch Museum
19 1/2 N Washington SquareThe Salem Witch Museum is Salem’s most visited museum. Open year round with extended hours throughout the summer and October. We are the perfect start to your visit to our city.
Award-winning live reenactment of a 1692 witch trial, followed by a guided tour of the dungeon. The most exciting experience in Salem.
28 locals recommend
Witch Dungeon Museum
16 Lynde StAward-winning live reenactment of a 1692 witch trial, followed by a guided tour of the dungeon. The most exciting experience in Salem.
Shopping
Treat your “best friend” to some of the best, natural dog biscuits anywhere, baked right on site! Plus natural foods, treats, toys and gifts for cats & dogs!
New England Dog Biscuit Company
7 Central StTreat your “best friend” to some of the best, natural dog biscuits anywhere, baked right on site! Plus natural foods, treats, toys and gifts for cats & dogs!
A modern witch boutique filled with handmade wares by local and independent artists and makers. Candles, spell kits, home decor, and specialty souvenirs make HausWitch a different kind of witch store.
11 locals recommend
HausWitch Home + Healing
144 Washington StA modern witch boutique filled with handmade wares by local and independent artists and makers. Candles, spell kits, home decor, and specialty souvenirs make HausWitch a different kind of witch store.
Warlocks Christian Day and Brian Cain present a Salem Witchcraft shop for those who still believe in magic! Featuring candles, incense, charms, potions, jewelry, cauldrons, broomsticks, books, Voodoo dolls, and psychic readings with Salem Witches!
Hex: Old World Witchery
246 Essex StWarlocks Christian Day and Brian Cain present a Salem Witchcraft shop for those who still believe in magic! Featuring candles, incense, charms, potions, jewelry, cauldrons, broomsticks, books, Voodoo dolls, and psychic readings with Salem Witches!
Entertainment & Activities
Guided by a practicing witch, discover the myths and the facts surrounding witches and their craft! For the answers and truth behind the legends, make this your first stop while in Salem!
120 locals recommend
Salem Witch Museum
19 1/2 N Washington SquareGuided by a practicing witch, discover the myths and the facts surrounding witches and their craft! For the answers and truth behind the legends, make this your first stop while in Salem!