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Salem

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History Museums · Nightlife · Gift & Specialty Shops
Witch City
Best known for its 1692 witch trials, Salem has a number of significant historical sites, a bustling downtown, and many witch-themed attractions. Aside from its infamous past of supposed sorcery, Salem was one of the most important seaports in early America, and was at the center of the clipper-ship trade with the Far East. The city’s historical harbor provides those on vacation with a glimpse into its seafaring heritage. Downtown boasts a large number of restaurants, cafes, and a wide variety of stores, including a multitude of Wiccan and Halloween-themed shops, boutiques, galleries, delis, and more. Plan the details of your Salem holiday and any onward adventuring with our easy-to-use United States vacation planner.
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    Top Salem tours

    FROM $40 BOOK WITH VIATOR 2.5-Hour Salem History & Sightseeing Guided Walking Tour
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    Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
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    FROM $76 BOOK WITH VIATOR Go Boston All-Inclusive Pass
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    Duration: 1 to 7 days
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    FROM $25 BOOK WITH VIATOR History & Hauntings of Salem Guided Walking Tour
    4.8
    Duration: 120 to 135 minutes
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    FROM $20 BOOK WITH VIATOR Salem Voodoo, Vampires, and Ghosts Guided Walking Tour
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    Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
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    FROM $26 BOOK WITH VIATOR The Salem Night Tour
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    FROM $41 BOOK WITH VIATOR Whale Watching Tour in Gloucester
    4.7
    Duration: 4 hours
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    FROM $35 BOOK WITH VIATOR Mysteries & Murders of Salem Guided Night-Time Walking Tour
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    Duration: 100 to 120 minutes
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    FROM $20 BOOK WITH VIATOR Haunted History of Salem Guided Walking Tour
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    FROM $26 BOOK WITH VIATOR The Salem Witch Walk
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    Popular things to do in Salem

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    Peabody Essex Museum ©
    Art Museum
    Peabody Essex Museum
    4.5
    Duration: 3 hours
    The House of the Seven Gables ©
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    The House of the Seven Gables
    4.5
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Salem Witch Museum ©
    History Museum
    Salem Witch Museum
    2.3
    Duration: 1 hour
    Salem Witch Trials Memorial ©
    Park
    Salem Witch Trials Memorial
    4.5
    Duration: 2h 30 min

    Side trips from Salem

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    Dolphin / Whale Watching
    Dolphin & Whale Watching
    Gloucester
    4.8
    Duration: 4 hours
    Fishermen's Memorial Monument ©
    Monument
    Fishermen's Memorial Monument
    Gloucester
    4.8
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Halibut Point State Park ©
    State Park
    Halibut Point State Park
    Rockport
    4.8
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Bearskin Neck
    Lookout
    Bearskin Neck
    Rockport
    4.6
    Duration: 2h 30 min

    Shopping in Salem

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    Crow Haven Corner ©
    Gift & Specialty Shop
    Crow Haven Corner
    4.8
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Hex: Old World Witchery ©
    Gift & Specialty Shop
    Hex: Old World Witchery
    4.6
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Omen: Psychic Parlor and Witchcraft Emporium ©
    Gift & Specialty Shop
    Omen: Psychic Parlor and Witchcraft Emporium
    4.4
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Emporium 32 ©
    Gift & Specialty Shop
    Emporium 32
    4.9
    Duration: 2h 30 min

    Historic Sites in Salem

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    Old Burying Point Cemetery ©
    Cemetery
    Old Burying Point Cemetery
    4.4
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    The Custom House ©
    Historic Site
    The Custom House
    4.2
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Wicked Good Books ©
    Historic Walking Area
    Wicked Good Books
    4.4
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Derby Wharf Light Station ©
    Lighthouse
    Derby Wharf Light Station
    4.2
    Duration: 2h 30 min

    Museums in Salem

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    Witch House ©
    History Museum
    Witch House
    3.7
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Witch Dungeon Museum ©
    History Museum
    Witch Dungeon Museum
    3.4
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Gallows Hill Museum/Theatre ©
    History Museum
    Gallows Hill Museum/Theatre
    4.4
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Fished Impressions ©
    Art Gallery
    Fished Impressions
    5.0
    Duration: 2h 30 min

    Hidden gems in Salem

    Salem Maritime National Historic Site ©
    Historic Site
    Salem Maritime National Historic Site
    4.3
    Duration: 1 hour
    Salem Food Tours ©
    Distillery Tour
    Salem Food Tours
    4.9
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Phillips House ©
    Architectural Building
    Phillips House
    4.8
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    The Derby House ©
    Landmark
    The Derby House
    5.0
    Duration: 2h 30 min

    Featured attractions

    Magika - Chapel of Archangel Michael ©
    Gift & Specialty Shop
    Magika - Chapel of Archangel Michael
    4.5
    Duration: 30 minutes
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    Boat Tour
    Boat Tours & Water Sports
    4.3
    Duration: 2 hours
    Pickering Wharf ©
    Marina
    Pickering Wharf
    4.2
    Duration: 1 hour
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    Where to stay in Salem

    The House of the Seven Gables ©
    There are a number of accommodations within walking distance of downtown, enabling you to make the most of Salem’s nightlife and dining options. Those who want a room rich with character should look to the outskirts of the city. There you can find a number of charming bed and breakfasts, several of which are in restored century-old homes. A house or apartment rental is ideal if you're on vacation for a longer period of time.
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