Betsy & Chris' Guidebook
Sightseeing
Fort Sewall
8 Fort Sewall LnThere is usually parking at the lighthouse except during race week or high season ( July 4th, Aug) when parking is a little harder to find.
7 locals recommend
Lighthouse Point
There is usually parking at the lighthouse except during race week or high season ( July 4th, Aug) when parking is a little harder to find.
This is a walk to spot from the town landing or here at the house. It is less than a 10 minute walk from here, but if you need to drive there is some parking down at the town landing.
27 locals recommend
Crocker Park
This is a walk to spot from the town landing or here at the house. It is less than a 10 minute walk from here, but if you need to drive there is some parking down at the town landing.
Abbot Hall
188 Washington StWhile there is plenty to do within walking distance or short drive, during the fall Connors Farms has pick your own apples and a huge corn maze. In late Sept they start their Hysteria which is their annual Halloween Festival including Zombie Paintball and other fun family activities. They usually have a groupon so check that out for discounts. This is about a 20 minute drive from the house.
Connors Farm
30 Valley RdWhile there is plenty to do within walking distance or short drive, during the fall Connors Farms has pick your own apples and a huge corn maze. In late Sept they start their Hysteria which is their annual Halloween Festival including Zombie Paintball and other fun family activities. They usually have a groupon so check that out for discounts. This is about a 20 minute drive from the house.
Neighborhoods
There are many things to do in Salem year round. There are great sightseeing attractions as well as many restaurants ( Indian-Passage to India, Asian-Koto, Seafood-Turner Seafood, Finz, Sea-level, Vegan-Life Alive, French Bakery-Carmel and A.J. KIng. Go to http://www.salem.org to get full details.
164 locals recommend
Salem
There are many things to do in Salem year round. There are great sightseeing attractions as well as many restaurants ( Indian-Passage to India, Asian-Koto, Seafood-Turner Seafood, Finz, Sea-level, Vegan-Life Alive, French Bakery-Carmel and A.J. KIng. Go to http://www.salem.org to get full details.
Food scene
This is the place you go to celebrate a Birthday, Anniversary or special occasion. The food and drinks are excellent $$$. Reservations are recommended. It fills up fast on the weekends.
47 locals recommend
5 Corners Kitchen
2 School StThis is the place you go to celebrate a Birthday, Anniversary or special occasion. The food and drinks are excellent $$$. Reservations are recommended. It fills up fast on the weekends.
The Barnacle bar is a local hangout and located right on Marblehead Harbor. It is primarily seafood but there are non seafood options. The Chowder is a must try!
39 locals recommend
Barnacle Restaurant Inc
141 Front StThe Barnacle bar is a local hangout and located right on Marblehead Harbor. It is primarily seafood but there are non seafood options. The Chowder is a must try!
Located right at the town Landing this is a favorite for breakfast! It has limited seating so get there early or be prepared to wait a bit on the weekends.
20 locals recommend
Driftwood Restaurant
63 Front StLocated right at the town Landing this is a favorite for breakfast! It has limited seating so get there early or be prepared to wait a bit on the weekends.
Best Pizza in town. They don't deliver or take credit cards , but it's only about a 10 minute walk from here. or you get have delivery from uber eats.
Marblehead House of Pizza Inc
7 Atlantic AveBest Pizza in town. They don't deliver or take credit cards , but it's only about a 10 minute walk from here. or you get have delivery from uber eats.
Located in Village Plaza this is a great Vietnamese restaurant with really fresh options ( including vegetarian and vegan). The Pho is excellent and a favorite appetizer is the fried shrimp with sweet potato stix.
14 locals recommend
Soall Bistro
10 Bessom StLocated in Village Plaza this is a great Vietnamese restaurant with really fresh options ( including vegetarian and vegan). The Pho is excellent and a favorite appetizer is the fried shrimp with sweet potato stix.
Great Italian food located right next door to the Marblehead Little Theater http://www.mltlive.com). There is also a fun bar scene and large selection of cocktails.
13 locals recommend
Caffé Italia Trattoria
10 School StGreat Italian food located right next door to the Marblehead Little Theater http://www.mltlive.com). There is also a fun bar scene and large selection of cocktails.
This is right next door to Starbucks. They have the best burritos and fresh mexican fare. The fried avocado appetizer is awesome and their queso and chips are very popular. I has only a few seats though so great for takeout. If you want to have a sit down meal they have a larger restaurant in Salem and few miles down the road.
Howling Wolf Taqueria Express
87 Pleasant StThis is right next door to Starbucks. They have the best burritos and fresh mexican fare. The fried avocado appetizer is awesome and their queso and chips are very popular. I has only a few seats though so great for takeout. If you want to have a sit down meal they have a larger restaurant in Salem and few miles down the road.
Great take out for lunch or dinner. Homemade soups, salads and some giant tasty toasted sandwiches! Not a place to sit down.
Manhattan Sandwich Company
1 Bessom StGreat take out for lunch or dinner. Homemade soups, salads and some giant tasty toasted sandwiches! Not a place to sit down.
Junji is right across the street from our local movie theater. If you like Sushi then come see a master at work. They have daily sushi specials and other Japanese cuisine. Limited Seating.
8 locals recommend
Junji's Fine Japanese Cuisine
114 Pleasant StJunji is right across the street from our local movie theater. If you like Sushi then come see a master at work. They have daily sushi specials and other Japanese cuisine. Limited Seating.
This was recently opened but has become a local favorite to many and has a large coffee and tea menu, morning breakfast pastries and lunch.
8 locals recommend
Blue Canoe Cafe
14 School StThis was recently opened but has become a local favorite to many and has a large coffee and tea menu, morning breakfast pastries and lunch.
Medical
This is about a 5 minute drive from the house. Just in case this is a need during your travels. They accept most insurance and have a friendly and competent staff.
AFC Urgent Care Swampscott
450 Paradise RdThis is about a 5 minute drive from the house. Just in case this is a need during your travels. They accept most insurance and have a friendly and competent staff.