Guidebook for Salem
Arts & Culture
World-class art museum with a beautiful atrium, asian and maritime arts, and gift shop. Don't miss the Chinese House!
207 locals recommend
Peabody Essex Museum
161 Essex StWorld-class art museum with a beautiful atrium, asian and maritime arts, and gift shop. Don't miss the Chinese House!
What's not to love? Learn about the Salem Witch Trials, set in the round and super campy. Fun!
120 locals recommend
Salem Witch Museum
19 1/2 N Washington SquareWhat's not to love? Learn about the Salem Witch Trials, set in the round and super campy. Fun!
Essentials
Great selection of local and organic food. Our neighborhood grocer.
10 locals recommend
Milk & Honey Green Grocer
32 Church StreetGreat selection of local and organic food. Our neighborhood grocer.
Shopping
We'll, okay, it's our shop. Wander through and take your time ... something for everyone! Don't forget to tell them that you're staying with us for a 20% discount!
18 locals recommend
Roost & Company
40 Front StWe'll, okay, it's our shop. Wander through and take your time ... something for everyone! Don't forget to tell them that you're staying with us for a 20% discount!
Entertainment & Activities
Take a step back in time, stroll through the beautiful trees, take a dip in one of the local beaches, and have a blast at the arcades, food stalls, and rides. Feeling brave? Try a chop suey sandwich!
85 locals recommend
Salem Willows Park
165 Fort AveTake a step back in time, stroll through the beautiful trees, take a dip in one of the local beaches, and have a blast at the arcades, food stalls, and rides. Feeling brave? Try a chop suey sandwich!
Food Scene
one of our favorites! this czech-style bar/coffeehouse boasts an impressive beer list. great food including crepes, panini, and yummy salads
67 locals recommend
Gulu-Gulu Cafe
247 Essex Stone of our favorites! this czech-style bar/coffeehouse boasts an impressive beer list. great food including crepes, panini, and yummy salads
Stylish, fresh, modern seafood and raw bar. Great space overlooking the harbor - quickly moving up our list of favorites.
77 locals recommend
Sea Level Oyster Bar
94 Wharf StStylish, fresh, modern seafood and raw bar. Great space overlooking the harbor - quickly moving up our list of favorites.
Nice little coffee shop with great sandwiches and salads too.
18 locals recommend
Front Street Coffeehouse
20 Front StNice little coffee shop with great sandwiches and salads too.
Incredible artisanal bakery. Great breads, pastries, and coffee drinks!
42 locals recommend
A & J King Artisan Bakers
48 Central StIncredible artisanal bakery. Great breads, pastries, and coffee drinks!
Sightseeing
Part of the National Park Service. Learn about Salem's place in maritime history as you walk the wharf past the Friendship (tall ship) out to the lighthouse.
31 locals recommend
Salem Maritime National Historic Site
160 Derby StPart of the National Park Service. Learn about Salem's place in maritime history as you walk the wharf past the Friendship (tall ship) out to the lighthouse.
Catch the high speed ferry to Boston and enjoy a tour while you are on board! Hands down the best way to the City. Park for free and spend some time at Fanuell Hall, the Aquarium, and the North End
28 locals recommend
Salem Ferry
10 Blaney StCatch the high speed ferry to Boston and enjoy a tour while you are on board! Hands down the best way to the City. Park for free and spend some time at Fanuell Hall, the Aquarium, and the North End
Come and go as you please on Boston Commuter Rail. Drops you off in Historic North End. Extensive daily schedule. Connections to Logan Airport. (Note: map incorrect, located .5M east @ 252 Bridge St)
6 locals recommend
MBTA
Come and go as you please on Boston Commuter Rail. Drops you off in Historic North End. Extensive daily schedule. Connections to Logan Airport. (Note: map incorrect, located .5M east @ 252 Bridge St)