Guidebook for Salem

Chris
Guidebook for Salem

Food Scene

Very popular place on the weekends. We would go here for a mid-week brunch. Love the pancakes and omlets. Portions are huge!
46 locals recommend
Red's Sandwich Shop
15 Central St
46 locals recommend
Very popular place on the weekends. We would go here for a mid-week brunch. Love the pancakes and omlets. Portions are huge!
Our favorite spot for a latte or red eye and a fresh pastry. Great spot to grab a baguette, too!
42 locals recommend
A & J King Artisan Bakers
48 Central St
42 locals recommend
Our favorite spot for a latte or red eye and a fresh pastry. Great spot to grab a baguette, too!
Large restaurant with plenty of seating at the bar or in the main dining area. Great seasonal brews and always a strong menu filled with comfort food. Nice patio in the summer.
11 locals recommend
BEERWORKS No. 2 Salem
278 Derby St
11 locals recommend
Large restaurant with plenty of seating at the bar or in the main dining area. Great seasonal brews and always a strong menu filled with comfort food. Nice patio in the summer.
Our favorite Salem pizza delivery. Shrimp scampi pizza YUM!
North House of Pizza
134 North St
Our favorite Salem pizza delivery. Shrimp scampi pizza YUM!
Excellent patio at both the restaurant and bar in the summer time. Right on the wharf. Sea breeze and cold beer, sign me up!
8 locals recommend
Victoria's Station & Vic's Boathouse
86 Wharf St
8 locals recommend
Excellent patio at both the restaurant and bar in the summer time. Right on the wharf. Sea breeze and cold beer, sign me up!
Looking for a romantic, Italian dinner in the heart of Salem. A ten minute or less walk from our house to an intimate restaurant with delicious food.
16 locals recommend
Bella Verona
107 Essex St
16 locals recommend
Looking for a romantic, Italian dinner in the heart of Salem. A ten minute or less walk from our house to an intimate restaurant with delicious food.
Our favorite morning recovery spot after a night out. Brunch starts on the later side, so check the website. Delicious bloody marys and farm fresh food.
Scratch Kitchen
245 Derby St
Our favorite morning recovery spot after a night out. Brunch starts on the later side, so check the website. Delicious bloody marys and farm fresh food.
Amazing Mexican Restaurant
46 locals recommend
Howling Wolf Taqueria
76 Lafayette St
46 locals recommend
Amazing Mexican Restaurant
Our favorite Thai place run by the sweetest couple.
Fountain place restaurant
232 Essex St
Our favorite Thai place run by the sweetest couple.

Everything Else

Our little guy loves coming here on the weekends. They have both a little and large dog park.
Boston Hot Dog Company
60 Washington Street
Our little guy loves coming here on the weekends. They have both a little and large dog park.
Take the train into Boston ~35 minute ride from Salem to North Station in Boston! Checkout the MBTA mobile app for tickets or pay cash on board.
16 locals recommend
Salem station
252 Bridge St
16 locals recommend
Take the train into Boston ~35 minute ride from Salem to North Station in Boston! Checkout the MBTA mobile app for tickets or pay cash on board.
Lots of weddings and other events held here. Not far away at all!
14 locals recommend
Hawthorne Hotel
18 Washington Square W
14 locals recommend
Lots of weddings and other events held here. Not far away at all!

Arts & Culture

We love the Salem Theatre Company and try to get involved whenever we can. Great shows in a convenient downtown location.
Salem Theatre Company
35 Congress St
We love the Salem Theatre Company and try to get involved whenever we can. Great shows in a convenient downtown location.
Love our little independent theatre. Good selection of showtimes, great concessions, chill vibe and it's only a few blocks away from home!
12 locals recommend
CinemaSalem
1 E India Square Mall
12 locals recommend
Love our little independent theatre. Good selection of showtimes, great concessions, chill vibe and it's only a few blocks away from home!
Excellent art museum with new and exciting exhibits all the time. A 5 minute walk from our place.
207 locals recommend
Peabody Essex Museum
161 Essex St
207 locals recommend
Excellent art museum with new and exciting exhibits all the time. A 5 minute walk from our place.
Great boat cruises during the warmer months.
15 locals recommend
Mahi Harbor Cruises & Private Events
24 Congress St
15 locals recommend
Great boat cruises during the warmer months.

Sightseeing

An excellent way to get to/from Boston. Ocean breeze and beautiful view of Boston. A must try for tourists! Make sure you check the website for time and ticket info. 15 min walk from our house.
28 locals recommend
Salem Ferry
10 Blaney St
28 locals recommend
An excellent way to get to/from Boston. Ocean breeze and beautiful view of Boston. A must try for tourists! Make sure you check the website for time and ticket info. 15 min walk from our house.
You'll want to drive or take the trolly to this beautiful park. It's an old amusement park that is now perfect for a picnic, jog or boat rental in the summer.
85 locals recommend
Salem Willows Park
165 Fort Ave
85 locals recommend
You'll want to drive or take the trolly to this beautiful park. It's an old amusement park that is now perfect for a picnic, jog or boat rental in the summer.
Beautiful wharf with replica tall ship, custom house and other historical buildings.
31 locals recommend
Salem Maritime National Historic Site
160 Derby St
31 locals recommend
Beautiful wharf with replica tall ship, custom house and other historical buildings.
See the house that inspired Hawthorn.
93 locals recommend
The House of the Seven Gables
115 Derby St
93 locals recommend
See the house that inspired Hawthorn.
Historical house from the Witch Trial period.
52 locals recommend
Witch House
310 Essex St
52 locals recommend
Historical house from the Witch Trial period.
Stunning view of the salem harbor and historical sites.
13 locals recommend
Winter Island/Waikiki Beach
60 Winter Island Rd
13 locals recommend
Stunning view of the salem harbor and historical sites.
Memorial to those who lost their lives during the Salem Witch Trials. Also nearby a historical cemetery.
30 locals recommend
Salem Witch Trials Memorial
24 Liberty St
30 locals recommend
Memorial to those who lost their lives during the Salem Witch Trials. Also nearby a historical cemetery.
Beautiful former sea captains' mansions from the booming maritime days of Salem.
6 locals recommend
Chestnut Street
Chestnut Street
6 locals recommend
Beautiful former sea captains' mansions from the booming maritime days of Salem.

Shopping

Need to stock up on beer/ wine/ liquor for your stay? This is the place! It's a 15 min walk from our place.
Bung Hole Liquor Store Salem mass
204 Derby St
Need to stock up on beer/ wine/ liquor for your stay? This is the place! It's a 15 min walk from our place.
One of my favorite home decor shops. It's filled with whimsical, comical and beautiful things!
18 locals recommend
Roost & Company
40 Front St
18 locals recommend
One of my favorite home decor shops. It's filled with whimsical, comical and beautiful things!

Drinks & Nightlife

Great seafood and bar! Outdoor seating in warmer months.
22 locals recommend
The Lobster Shanty
25 Front St
22 locals recommend
Great seafood and bar! Outdoor seating in warmer months.