Guidebook for Salem
Food Scene
Kokeshi
288 Lafayette StAmazing ramen, great beer list, really fun atmosphere.
Gulu-Gulu Cafe
247 Essex StWell known beer list and amazing Brunch!
One of the nicer restaurants in town, make sure to order a popover! Great wine selection as well.
62 locals recommend
Ledger Restaurant
125 Washington StOne of the nicer restaurants in town, make sure to order a popover! Great wine selection as well.
Ugly Mug Diner
122 Washington StExcellent breakfast!
The family is French and makes amazing pastries! You'll know they're up and making the bread first thing in the morning and your mouth will be watering till they open!
21 locals recommend
Caramel French Patisserie
281 Essex StThe family is French and makes amazing pastries! You'll know they're up and making the bread first thing in the morning and your mouth will be watering till they open!
Flying Saucer Pizza Company
118 Washington StIf you're in the mood for pizza, this place delivers!
Drinks & Nightlife
Opus
87 Washington StIs a restaurant but also has a night club downstairs
They're also a restaurant, but having drinks out on the balcony has the best view in town.
71 locals recommend
Finz
86 Wharf StThey're also a restaurant, but having drinks out on the balcony has the best view in town.
Sightseeing
I actually put this in as a warning, DO NOT GO, very old, not that interesting and generally not a great use of time.
The outside is super cool, but inside is a dissappointment.
120 locals recommend
Salem Witch Museum
19 1/2 N Washington SquareI actually put this in as a warning, DO NOT GO, very old, not that interesting and generally not a great use of time.
The outside is super cool, but inside is a dissappointment.
Getting Around
Salem Ferry
10 Blaney Stvery fun way to get to Boston
Shopping
The Cheese Shop of Salem
45 Lafayette StBest wine selection in Salem as well as amazing snacks!
Best beer selection in downtown Salem, also very cute kitchen supplies.
11 locals recommend
Pamplemousse
185 Essex StBest beer selection in downtown Salem, also very cute kitchen supplies.
Arts & Culture
Top museum in the region, always has amazing exhibits. Really well put on for the size of this town.
207 locals recommend
Peabody Essex Museum
161 Essex StTop museum in the region, always has amazing exhibits. Really well put on for the size of this town.
Parks & Nature
Salem Common
North Washington SquareGreat spot to hang out and people watch in Salem!