Guidebook for Salem
Sightseeing
Historic iconic site in Salem. Tour of a 17th - 19th Century home. Includes the house Nathaniel Hawthorne was born in.
93 residents recomanen
La Casa de les Set Gables
115 Derby StHistoric iconic site in Salem. Tour of a 17th - 19th Century home. Includes the house Nathaniel Hawthorne was born in.
Gives a good overview of what happened during the 1692 Salem Witch Trials
120 residents recomanen
Salem Witch Museum
19 1/2 N Washington SquareGives a good overview of what happened during the 1692 Salem Witch Trials
The only structure still standing that's associated with the Salem Witch Trials. It was Judge Corwin's house.
52 residents recomanen
Casa de les Bruixes
310 Essex StThe only structure still standing that's associated with the Salem Witch Trials. It was Judge Corwin's house.
Realistic replica of the dungeon some of the victims were held in. Also includes a reenactment of a witch trial.
28 residents recomanen
Museu de la Presó de Bruixes
16 Lynde StRealistic replica of the dungeon some of the victims were held in. Also includes a reenactment of a witch trial.
Lined with historic ship captain mansions. Visit the Phillips House for an inside tour.
6 residents recomanen
Chestnut Street
Chestnut StreetLined with historic ship captain mansions. Visit the Phillips House for an inside tour.
A good place to begin your tour of Salem. There is a film and lots of info about events around town.
7 residents recomanen
Salem Visitor Center
2 New Liberty StA good place to begin your tour of Salem. There is a film and lots of info about events around town.
Nathaniel Hawthorne worked there when he wrote The Scarlet Letter. In fact the prologue is all about his slacker co-workers. I recommend reading the prologue before taking the tour.
13 residents recomanen
Salem Custom House
176 Derby StNathaniel Hawthorne worked there when he wrote The Scarlet Letter. In fact the prologue is all about his slacker co-workers. I recommend reading the prologue before taking the tour.
Entertainment & Activities
A live, interactive presentation of a the trial of Bridget Bishop, the first victim of the Salem Witch Craft Trials. Please note, this is a seasonal presentation. Check the internet for availability
Salem City Hall
93 Washington StA live, interactive presentation of a the trial of Bridget Bishop, the first victim of the Salem Witch Craft Trials. Please note, this is a seasonal presentation. Check the internet for availability
Full day pass includes a tour and all day hop on hop off around town.
26 residents recomanen
Salem Trolley Inc
8 Central StFull day pass includes a tour and all day hop on hop off around town.
Fun Wax museum of iconic horror film characters. Includes lots of history and artifacts. Watch out during October for figures that may jump out at you.
13 residents recomanen
Count Orlok's Nightmare Gallery
217 Essex StFun Wax museum of iconic horror film characters. Includes lots of history and artifacts. Watch out during October for figures that may jump out at you.
One of the oldest recreational areas in the country. The best popcorn from Hobb's, seafood, ice cream, pizza, chinese food and lots of other fast food. A local favorite is a Chop Suey Sandwich from Salem Lowe. You'll either love it or hate it. Games, arcades and kiddie rides. A pier, two small beaches and picnic areas.
85 residents recomanen
Salem Willows Park
165 Fort AveOne of the oldest recreational areas in the country. The best popcorn from Hobb's, seafood, ice cream, pizza, chinese food and lots of other fast food. A local favorite is a Chop Suey Sandwich from Salem Lowe. You'll either love it or hate it. Games, arcades and kiddie rides. A pier, two small beaches and picnic areas.
Local Cinema that makes great popcorn with real butter. Also shows Indie films, but skip the films on Salem. Not very good.
12 residents recomanen
CinemaSalem
1 E India Square MallLocal Cinema that makes great popcorn with real butter. Also shows Indie films, but skip the films on Salem. Not very good.
Arts & Culture
The 19th Century Chinese House, Maritime artifacts, great Permanent and rotating art exhibits, cafe and gift shop.
207 residents recomanen
Museu Peabody Essex
161 Essex StThe 19th Century Chinese House, Maritime artifacts, great Permanent and rotating art exhibits, cafe and gift shop.
Parks & Nature
Historic plaques guide you through the area. There is a light house, old fort and a nice beach there as well. Also can rent kayaks and paddle boards
15 residents recomanen
Winter Island Park
50 Winter Island RdHistoric plaques guide you through the area. There is a light house, old fort and a nice beach there as well. Also can rent kayaks and paddle boards
Shopping
A great selection of spells, crystals, and other witch supplies. Be sure to get a Tarot reading from one of their great readers while you're there.
Enchanted
98 Wharf StA great selection of spells, crystals, and other witch supplies. Be sure to get a Tarot reading from one of their great readers while you're there.
Great selection of Tibetan jewelry, Buddhist artifacts, clothes, intense. Owners are really nice and helpful.
Tibet Arts and Healing
230 Essex StGreat selection of Tibetan jewelry, Buddhist artifacts, clothes, intense. Owners are really nice and helpful.
Essentials
Small but has all the basic needs at affordable prices. No organic or fancy items here.
15 residents recomanen
Steve's Quality Market
36 Margin StSmall but has all the basic needs at affordable prices. No organic or fancy items here.
Crosby's Marketplace
62 Central StLarger selection of items than Steve's Market.
Market Basket
227 Highland AveLarge Selection. Very Good Prices
Food Scene
Life Alive Organic Cafe
765 Massachusetts AveGreat, fresh Vegan salads, entrees and wraps
Sea Level Oyster Bar
94 Wharf StThe Clam Chowder Fries. Nothing more needed to be said
Passage To India
157 Washington StFood is very good.
Adriatic Restaurant
155 Washington StNice menu selection, attentive staff.
Terrific selection of fresh fish dishes. Located in historic building where Alexander Graham Bell demonstrated the telephone. NOT a good selection of gluten free options
68 residents recomanen
Turner’s Seafood at Lyceum Hall
43 Church StTerrific selection of fresh fish dishes. Located in historic building where Alexander Graham Bell demonstrated the telephone. NOT a good selection of gluten free options
Finz
86 Wharf StEat overlooking the water. Good menu, creative choices
Great Neapolitan Brick Oven Pizza. Different from ordinary pizza. Great Gluten Free crust
36 residents recomanen
Bambolina
288 Derby StGreat Neapolitan Brick Oven Pizza. Different from ordinary pizza. Great Gluten Free crust
Unusual pizza selection, consistently good. Offers gluten free crust
26 residents recomanen
Flying Saucer Pizza Company
118 Washington StUnusual pizza selection, consistently good. Offers gluten free crust
Gulu-Gulu Cafe
247 Essex StFunky restaurant, nice vibe. Always has entertainment
Jolie Tea Company
316 Derby StThe only Tea shop in town. Amazing selection.
Ledger Restaurant
125 Washington StFoodie menu. Only downside is it’s very loud.
Paprika Grill
2 Liberty StFresh affordable Turkish take out
Vegetarian Israeli food. Nothing fancy but delicious
10 residents recomanen
Adea's Mediterranean Kitchen
90 Lafayette StVegetarian Israeli food. Nothing fancy but delicious