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Food Scene

This hip lounge is a favorite hangout spot with the locals. Expertly prepared cocktails and wonderful foods to nosh on as well.
All Souls Lounge
This hip lounge is a favorite hangout spot with the locals. Expertly prepared cocktails and wonderful foods to nosh on as well.
This is a roof top lounge located on top of the Hotel Salem and has great views of the city. Offers tapas & cocktails. Great place to mingle with friends
15 residents recomanen
The Roof
209 Essex Street
15 residents recomanen
This is a roof top lounge located on top of the Hotel Salem and has great views of the city. Offers tapas & cocktails. Great place to mingle with friends
Funky dining with pinball and arcade with spiked milkshakes & Elk burgers!
20 residents recomanen
Bit Bar Salem
278 Derby Street
20 residents recomanen
Funky dining with pinball and arcade with spiked milkshakes & Elk burgers!
Great IPA's on tap out on patio overlooking the waterfront
49 residents recomanen
Notch Brewery & Tap Room
283R Derby St
49 residents recomanen
Great IPA's on tap out on patio overlooking the waterfront
10 residents recomanen
East Regiment Beer Company
30 Church St
10 residents recomanen
Couch Dog Brewing Company
Interesting selection of customized hard apple ciders
27 residents recomanen
Far From The Tree Cider
108 Jackson St
27 residents recomanen
Interesting selection of customized hard apple ciders
Our own Distillery with a wide assortment of customized cocktails to sample. Tasting room Fridays, Saturday & Sundays only
12 residents recomanen
Deacon Giles Distillery
75 Canal St
12 residents recomanen
Our own Distillery with a wide assortment of customized cocktails to sample. Tasting room Fridays, Saturday & Sundays only
A plantbased favorite that will sure to satisfy and pack you with enough energy for a day of sightseeing!
10 residents recomanen
The Juicery
40 State St
10 residents recomanen
A plantbased favorite that will sure to satisfy and pack you with enough energy for a day of sightseeing!
Artisan bakery with award winning Breads and French pastries for those with a discerning palate! A favorite with Chefs and home cooks alike!!
42 residents recomanen
A & J King Artisan Bakers
48 Central St
42 residents recomanen
Artisan bakery with award winning Breads and French pastries for those with a discerning palate! A favorite with Chefs and home cooks alike!!
Great little coffee house with custom made sandwiches, coffee & smoothie concoctions.
18 residents recomanen
Front Street Coffeehouse
20 Front St
18 residents recomanen
Great little coffee house with custom made sandwiches, coffee & smoothie concoctions.
Great place for your morning coffee, a mid morning pastry or a great sandwich in Pickering Wharf on the harbor
Jaho Coffee Roaster & Wine Bar
197 Derby Street
Great place for your morning coffee, a mid morning pastry or a great sandwich in Pickering Wharf on the harbor
Tea lovers delight with scrumptious macaroons & tea sandwiches.
14 residents recomanen
Jolie Tea Company
316 Derby St
14 residents recomanen
Tea lovers delight with scrumptious macaroons & tea sandwiches.
This is a great breakfast diner with fun & interesting menu offerings that will sure to please any palate!
37 residents recomanen
Ugly Mug Diner
122 Washington St
37 residents recomanen
This is a great breakfast diner with fun & interesting menu offerings that will sure to please any palate!
Where the locals go for a hearty breakfast. Massive pancakes & great daily specials
46 residents recomanen
Red's Sandwich Shop
15 Central St
46 residents recomanen
Where the locals go for a hearty breakfast. Massive pancakes & great daily specials
For the best burger in town this is my favorite spot!
11 residents recomanen
Brodie's Seaport
215 Derby St
11 residents recomanen
For the best burger in town this is my favorite spot!
Over the top burgers and shakes for those who love a burger that has everything but the kitchen sink!!!
8 residents recomanen
Boston Burger Company
1105 Massachusetts Ave
8 residents recomanen
Over the top burgers and shakes for those who love a burger that has everything but the kitchen sink!!!
Great Taco's right around the corner from my place. Order for pickup
10 residents recomanen
Spitfire Tacos
105 Lafayette St
10 residents recomanen
Great Taco's right around the corner from my place. Order for pickup
This is the place to go for those who are into the Plant Based lifestyle. I always feel full of energy after a meal here!
240 residents recomanen
Life Alive Organic Cafe
765 Massachusetts Ave
240 residents recomanen
This is the place to go for those who are into the Plant Based lifestyle. I always feel full of energy after a meal here!
Place to be in October! Popular Halloween spot right in the center of Salem. Highlighted on the Travel Channel as one of the best restaurants to visit during Halloween. Great food & atmosphere!
32 residents recomanen
Rockafellas
231 Essex St
32 residents recomanen
Place to be in October! Popular Halloween spot right in the center of Salem. Highlighted on the Travel Channel as one of the best restaurants to visit during Halloween. Great food & atmosphere!
The place to go for comfort foods with a twist!
22 residents recomanen
The Lobster Shanty
25 Front St
22 residents recomanen
The place to go for comfort foods with a twist!
Great foods that's a locale favorite. Something for everyone.
67 residents recomanen
Gulu-Gulu Cafe
247 Essex St
67 residents recomanen
Great foods that's a locale favorite. Something for everyone.
A popular Mexican restaurant especially with the younger crowd. Excellent Margaritas and affordable fare!
46 residents recomanen
Howling Wolf Taqueria
76 Lafayette St
46 residents recomanen
A popular Mexican restaurant especially with the younger crowd. Excellent Margaritas and affordable fare!
Build your own taco’s from a long list of offerings. Great atmosphere and funky decor
Barrio Tacos
Build your own taco’s from a long list of offerings. Great atmosphere and funky decor
Wood Oven Gourmet Pizza! Yummm
36 residents recomanen
Bambolina
288 Derby St
36 residents recomanen
Wood Oven Gourmet Pizza! Yummm
Innovative pizzas in the heart of Salem
26 residents recomanen
Flying Saucer Pizza Company
118 Washington St
26 residents recomanen
Innovative pizzas in the heart of Salem
Great sports bar with creative offerings
8 residents recomanen
The Derby Restaurant & Bar
189 Washington St
8 residents recomanen
Great sports bar with creative offerings
Great take out fried clam located at Salem Willows board walk overlooking the harbor.
10 residents recomanen
Clam Shack
200 Fort Avenue
10 residents recomanen
Great take out fried clam located at Salem Willows board walk overlooking the harbor.
For authentic Mediterranean cuisine. I especially love their Falafel pocket. All vegan cuisine located only 1 block away from my place.
10 residents recomanen
Adea's Mediterranean Kitchen
90 Lafayette St
10 residents recomanen
For authentic Mediterranean cuisine. I especially love their Falafel pocket. All vegan cuisine located only 1 block away from my place.
Top notch restaurant with innovative creations. My favorite place for an outstanding brunch located in an old Bank.
62 residents recomanen
Ledger Restaurant
125 Washington St
62 residents recomanen
Top notch restaurant with innovative creations. My favorite place for an outstanding brunch located in an old Bank.
Great selection of fresh Oysters & seafood with amazing views of the Harbor
77 residents recomanen
Sea Level Oyster Bar
94 Wharf St
77 residents recomanen
Great selection of fresh Oysters & seafood with amazing views of the Harbor
Popular seafood restaurant specializing in Sushi and innovative fare. Great crescent shaped bar to take in cocktails and nosh on some fantastic seafood over looking the harbor!
71 residents recomanen
Finz
86 Wharf St
71 residents recomanen
Popular seafood restaurant specializing in Sushi and innovative fare. Great crescent shaped bar to take in cocktails and nosh on some fantastic seafood over looking the harbor!
Vintage wood interior tavern with classic and contemporary offerings
Tavern on the Green
18 Washington Square W
Vintage wood interior tavern with classic and contemporary offerings
Local favorite for the best seafood in town expertly prepared!
68 residents recomanen
Turner’s Seafood at Lyceum Hall
43 Church St
68 residents recomanen
Local favorite for the best seafood in town expertly prepared!
My favorite restaurant for Italian/Mediterranean cuisine in the heart of downtown Salem!
33 residents recomanen
Adriatic Restaurant
155 Washington St
33 residents recomanen
My favorite restaurant for Italian/Mediterranean cuisine in the heart of downtown Salem!
For warm cookies and milk after a day of sightseeing this is a local favorite with all ages! 3 different customized cookies showcased each week. Also offers soft serve ice cream and milk alternatives
27 residents recomanen
Goodnight Fatty
1 Washington Square
27 residents recomanen
For warm cookies and milk after a day of sightseeing this is a local favorite with all ages! 3 different customized cookies showcased each week. Also offers soft serve ice cream and milk alternatives
Oldest Ice Cream establishment at Historic Salem Willows. Also make caramel popcorn & roasted peanuts
E.W. Hobbs, Inc.
207 Fort Ave
Oldest Ice Cream establishment at Historic Salem Willows. Also make caramel popcorn & roasted peanuts
Amazing French Patisserie when you want to treat yourself to only the best!
21 residents recomanen
Caramel French Patisserie
281 Essex St
21 residents recomanen
Amazing French Patisserie when you want to treat yourself to only the best!
Old fashioned candy shop for those Chocoholics who can only have the best!
14 residents recomanen
Ye Olde Pepper Companie
122 Derby St
14 residents recomanen
Old fashioned candy shop for those Chocoholics who can only have the best!
If you love fine cheeses, Wines, Ciders and more. This my favorite go to place. You get to sample any of the cheeses before buying.
19 residents recomanen
The Cheese Shop of Salem
45 Lafayette St
19 residents recomanen
If you love fine cheeses, Wines, Ciders and more. This my favorite go to place. You get to sample any of the cheeses before buying.
Local market that has the essentials. Only 2 blocks away
15 residents recomanen
Steve's Quality Market
36 Margin St
15 residents recomanen
Local market that has the essentials. Only 2 blocks away

Sightseeing

Visitors Center to get the most out of Salem. Only 2 blocks away!
Destination Salem
245 Washington St
Visitors Center to get the most out of Salem. Only 2 blocks away!
Walking tours of this historic landmark
93 residents recomanen
La Casa de les Set Gables
115 Derby St
93 residents recomanen
Walking tours of this historic landmark
Museum of sci-fi and thriller movie props and memorabilia
13 residents recomanen
Count Orlok's Nightmare Gallery
217 Essex St
13 residents recomanen
Museum of sci-fi and thriller movie props and memorabilia
International Monster Museum
A world renowned museum that has many artifacts from the Salem historic maritime past as well as contemporary exhibits and a life size home from China for tours.
207 residents recomanen
Museu Peabody Essex
161 Essex St
207 residents recomanen
A world renowned museum that has many artifacts from the Salem historic maritime past as well as contemporary exhibits and a life size home from China for tours.
Trolley Tours are a great way to learn about the history of Salem’s colonial era
Trolley Depot
191 Essex St
Trolley Tours are a great way to learn about the history of Salem’s colonial era
Afternoon tours of the witch trials and evening tours on the dark history of Salem
Salem Uncovered, Historic Walking Tours
Afternoon tours of the witch trials and evening tours on the dark history of Salem
For walking historical and Ghost tours of Salem
7 residents recomanen
Haunted Footsteps Ghost Tour
8 Central St
7 residents recomanen
For walking historical and Ghost tours of Salem
The most popular sculpture for picture taking. Our beloved Samantha!
Bewitched Sculpture
The most popular sculpture for picture taking. Our beloved Samantha!
Historic waterfront with colonial architecture and stunning views of harbor!
33 residents recomanen
Pickering Wharf Marina
23 Congress St
33 residents recomanen
Historic waterfront with colonial architecture and stunning views of harbor!
Beautiful colonial era house museum with a stunning garden with walking paths
11 residents recomanen
Ropes Mansion and Garden
318 Essex St
11 residents recomanen
Beautiful colonial era house museum with a stunning garden with walking paths
The original home of the judge from the Witch trials of 1692
52 residents recomanen
Casa de les Bruixes
310 Essex St
52 residents recomanen
The original home of the judge from the Witch trials of 1692
Arts & crafts shops from local artisans adjacent to Old Town Hall
6 residents recomanen
Artists' Row
24 New Derby St
6 residents recomanen
Arts & crafts shops from local artisans adjacent to Old Town Hall
Real Pirates Salem
285 Derby Street
Walking paths around recreation of historic pioneer village of Salem overlooking the harbor
17 residents recomanen
Salem 1630: Pioneer Village
98 West Avenue
17 residents recomanen
Walking paths around recreation of historic pioneer village of Salem overlooking the harbor
Recreation of a colonial era ship, colonial era spice trade port. Also public restrooms available
31 residents recomanen
Salem Maritime National Historic Site
160 Derby St
31 residents recomanen
Recreation of a colonial era ship, colonial era spice trade port. Also public restrooms available
Take a ferry to Boston for a day of sightseeing!
Boston Harbor Cruises
10 Blaney St
Take a ferry to Boston for a day of sightseeing!
Daily sunset cruises with cocktails is a great way to take in Salem Harbor. Seasonal!
15 residents recomanen
Mahi Harbor Cruises & Private Events
24 Congress St
15 residents recomanen
Daily sunset cruises with cocktails is a great way to take in Salem Harbor. Seasonal!
A day trip up to Ipswich to tour this stunning estate with amazing views is a must!
43 residents recomanen
Castell Hill a l'Estat de la Grua
290 Argilla Rd
43 residents recomanen
A day trip up to Ipswich to tour this stunning estate with amazing views is a must!

Relaxation

Great affordable massages especially after a day of sightseeing
My go to spa for a full body massage in the heart of Salem at a price you can't beat anywhere!
Beijing Herbal Foot Spa
201 Washington St
My go to spa for a full body massage in the heart of Salem at a price you can't beat anywhere!
Historic seaside park & old fashioned arcades. Don’t miss Hobb’s homemade ice creams, assorted caramel popcorns or roasted peanuts!
85 residents recomanen
Salem Willows Park
165 Fort Ave
85 residents recomanen
Historic seaside park & old fashioned arcades. Don’t miss Hobb’s homemade ice creams, assorted caramel popcorns or roasted peanuts!
Scenic park at the tip of Salem Harbor with amazing views and our own “Waikiki Beach” to take in some sun rays on a relaxing day away from the tourists
13 residents recomanen
Illa d'hivern / Platja de Waikiki
60 Winter Island Rd
13 residents recomanen
Scenic park at the tip of Salem Harbor with amazing views and our own “Waikiki Beach” to take in some sun rays on a relaxing day away from the tourists

Neighborhoods

A walking tour of 70 large scale murals by international artists in the Point Neighborhood.
6 residents recomanen
Punto Urban Art Museum
91-1 Peabody St
6 residents recomanen
A walking tour of 70 large scale murals by international artists in the Point Neighborhood.

Clothing

For those who love to live and dress on the edge
Die With Your Boots On
Goth clothing
The Ossuary
Goth clothing
Freaky Elegant
221 Essex St

Social Resources

A community resource for GLBTQ youth and their families
Reeser Str. 106, 46446 Emmerich am Rhein, Alemanya
A community resource for GLBTQ youth and their families

Gift Shops

9 residents recomanen
Emporium 32
6 Central St
9 residents recomanen
Coon's Card & Gift Shop
226 Essex St