Elizabeth's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Salem Maritime National Historic Site
160 Derby StHistoric homes, many built by sea captains, are on Chestnut Street. Hamilton Hall hosts many events including a Holiday Dance in December, chocolate festival in February and it just received a plaque as a historic site in Women’s Historic trail throughout Boston. The nearby public library on Essex street is also a hole built by a sea captain for his daughter.
Hamilton Hall
9 Chestnut StHistoric homes, many built by sea captains, are on Chestnut Street. Hamilton Hall hosts many events including a Holiday Dance in December, chocolate festival in February and it just received a plaque as a historic site in Women’s Historic trail throughout Boston. The nearby public library on Essex street is also a hole built by a sea captain for his daughter.
Peabody Essex Museum
161 Essex StSalem Custom House
176 Derby StThe House of the Seven Gables
115 Derby StHouse on Chestnut Street owned by a family a century ago. They give tours that are free. The Phillips family established a charitable fund that has been in existence for a hundred years and provides college scholarships for Salem students. Walk down Chestnut Street as there are some amazing houses owned by sea captains on this Street.
8 locals recommend
Phillips House
34 Chestnut StHouse on Chestnut Street owned by a family a century ago. They give tours that are free. The Phillips family established a charitable fund that has been in existence for a hundred years and provides college scholarships for Salem students. Walk down Chestnut Street as there are some amazing houses owned by sea captains on this Street.
This is the real deal. Learn about the 30+ year ongoing project at a pirate ship wreck off of Yarmouth Cape Cod to discover real pirate treasure. Learn about the pirate 🏴☠️ lifestyle and about individual famous pirates. See the treasure they have found. John John Kennedy scuba dived with these teams to bring up treasure and they recently found the gold watch he lost 25 + years ago.
Real Pirates Salem
This is the real deal. Learn about the 30+ year ongoing project at a pirate ship wreck off of Yarmouth Cape Cod to discover real pirate treasure. Learn about the pirate 🏴☠️ lifestyle and about individual famous pirates. See the treasure they have found. John John Kennedy scuba dived with these teams to bring up treasure and they recently found the gold watch he lost 25 + years ago.
This is a diorama more than a museum. It is a 30 minute show in a room with different parts that light up to illustrate what went on with the mob mentality and accusations of Witchcraft in the 1600s.
120 locals recommend
Salem Witch Museum
19 1/2 N Washington SquareThis is a diorama more than a museum. It is a 30 minute show in a room with different parts that light up to illustrate what went on with the mob mentality and accusations of Witchcraft in the 1600s.
Neighborhoods
It has a beach, carousel, restaurants. Popcorn and ice cream with concerts in the bandstand during the summer.
85 locals recommend
Salem Willows Park
165 Fort AveIt has a beach, carousel, restaurants. Popcorn and ice cream with concerts in the bandstand during the summer.
Chestnut Street District
Many homes and mansions built by wealthy traders and sea captains.
Federal Street
Federal StreetGreat architecture and homes on this street between North and Boston Street.
All Creatures Veterinary Hospital
20 Commercial StreetIf your dog cat or exotic pet needs a veterinarian …
Winter Island Road
Winter Island RoadGood access and boat launch to Salem Harbor, Waikiki Beach camping 🏕 picnic RV
Food scene
Sea Level Oyster Bar
94 Wharf StGulu-Gulu Cafe
247 Essex StBella Verona
107 Essex StJolie Tea Company
316 Derby StA very nice spot for tea.
Check out their Tavern on the Green to sit by a fire and have a great meal. Go to Nathaniel’s for a great dining experience in Salem’s Historic hotel.
14 locals recommend
Hawthorne Hotel
18 Washington Square WCheck out their Tavern on the Green to sit by a fire and have a great meal. Go to Nathaniel’s for a great dining experience in Salem’s Historic hotel.
It is a nice restaurant in the neighborhood with a bar and comfortable booth seating. Also outdoor seating.
Enter the parking lot from Foster Street and enter restaurant from the parking lot.
Salem's Retreat
96 North StreetIt is a nice restaurant in the neighborhood with a bar and comfortable booth seating. Also outdoor seating.
Enter the parking lot from Foster Street and enter restaurant from the parking lot.
Salem Common
North Washington SquareAmazing cider beer. Great place to hang out. Minimal food but sometimes there is a food truck.
27 locals recommend
Far From The Tree Cider
108 Jackson StAmazing cider beer. Great place to hang out. Minimal food but sometimes there is a food truck.
Pet Happy Places
While you are visiting find fun places for your pet.
Big dog park across from All Creatures on the North River. Has a big dog section and small dog section. We helped establish this dog park.
Salem Play Area for Canine Exercise (SPACE)
North StreetBig dog park across from All Creatures on the North River. Has a big dog section and small dog section. We helped establish this dog park.
Appleton Farms Grass Rides
Highland StreetTake Highland Ave to Willson Road. In winter turn into Salem High School parking lot. Go to the exit road and park along side it on the right ( just after the high school building ends and a road joins the exit road) to walk the 1/4 mile up a small incline and along a fenced field to the Old Salem Green parking lot and trailhead. In summer pass the high school on the right . The next right is Old Salem Green. Turn onto Olde Salem Green and proceed up hill to far end of parking lot. Trailhead is there. Hikes are on AllTrails app. Biggest loop is 2.5 mile yellow blaze moderate hike with some rocky parts and marsh views.
6 locals recommend
Salem Woods
Willson StreetTake Highland Ave to Willson Road. In winter turn into Salem High School parking lot. Go to the exit road and park along side it on the right ( just after the high school building ends and a road joins the exit road) to walk the 1/4 mile up a small incline and along a fenced field to the Old Salem Green parking lot and trailhead. In summer pass the high school on the right . The next right is Old Salem Green. Turn onto Olde Salem Green and proceed up hill to far end of parking lot. Trailhead is there. Hikes are on AllTrails app. Biggest loop is 2.5 mile yellow blaze moderate hike with some rocky parts and marsh views.
Most beautiful beach in the world. I’ve been to beach in Florida Keys rated second most beautiful beach in the world. This is better. There is also the majestic Crane Estate to tour . Check out the TTOR website for a ton of other properties to hike. We frequent this beach mostly in fall winter and spring.
The Trustees Of Reservations Crane Beach on the Crane Estate
Most beautiful beach in the world. I’ve been to beach in Florida Keys rated second most beautiful beach in the world. This is better. There is also the majestic Crane Estate to tour . Check out the TTOR website for a ton of other properties to hike. We frequent this beach mostly in fall winter and spring.
Go here if you love dogs and want to walk with happy people. It is about a mile back and forth.
Singing Beach
Go here if you love dogs and want to walk with happy people. It is about a mile back and forth.