Our Favorite Things in the Area
Food Scene
Individual pizzas and nice beer/wine list. I always order the Beef + Blue and a glass of Toscano. Unfortunately we've been disappointed with the apps and other items. Stick to the pizza and you won't be disappointed!
36 locals recommend
Bambolina
288 Derby StIndividual pizzas and nice beer/wine list. I always order the Beef + Blue and a glass of Toscano. Unfortunately we've been disappointed with the apps and other items. Stick to the pizza and you won't be disappointed!
Bella Verona
107 Essex StGreat for a cozy date and a bowl of pasta!
La Victoria Taqueria
6 Wallis StYUM!!!! Steak & Cheese torta (hold the jalapenos for me!)
Drinks & Nightlife
We love to bring a game to play and sit and try out some new brews. They also encourage you to bring your own food. Very fun! It's a nice place to sit outside when it's warm out.
49 locals recommend
Notch Brewery & Tap Room
283R Derby StWe love to bring a game to play and sit and try out some new brews. They also encourage you to bring your own food. Very fun! It's a nice place to sit outside when it's warm out.
We have been tasting Pete's beer for years, back before Backbeat was just a dream. He brews the best!!
7 locals recommend
Backbeat Brewing Company
31A Park StWe have been tasting Pete's beer for years, back before Backbeat was just a dream. He brews the best!!
Parks & Nature
The views of the ocean are wonderful. Good popcorn! Great place to have a picnic. There is metered parking in front of the arcade but plenty of free parking on the drive in.
85 locals recommend
Salem Willows Park
165 Fort AveThe views of the ocean are wonderful. Good popcorn! Great place to have a picnic. There is metered parking in front of the arcade but plenty of free parking on the drive in.
Beautiful views of Marblehead. Park outside the park on the street. The parking area is for Salem residents only.
15 locals recommend
Forest River Park
32 Clifton AveBeautiful views of Marblehead. Park outside the park on the street. The parking area is for Salem residents only.
Salem Maritime National Historic Site
160 Derby StGetting Around
There is a bike rental station here as well. Almost always lots of free parking (except on event days or in October). The Ferry to Boston is expensive, but, is really a wonderful boat ride!
28 locals recommend
Salem Ferry
10 Blaney StThere is a bike rental station here as well. Almost always lots of free parking (except on event days or in October). The Ferry to Boston is expensive, but, is really a wonderful boat ride!
Sightseeing
The ferry to Misery Island is a great day trip. Enjoy the history lesson, the views, sometimes a whale! There is also a small beach.
Misery Island Reservation
The ferry to Misery Island is a great day trip. Enjoy the history lesson, the views, sometimes a whale! There is also a small beach.