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Welcome to Salem!

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A unique seaside community, Salem, Massachusetts is a small, dynamic city of 41,000 people.  We welcome nearly one million visitors each year, and are home to a changing population of students at Salem State University.  Featuring an active art and culture scene, visitors and residents enjoy local theatre, music, comedy, art, and excellent dining. 

Boutique shopping and unique dining will round out your Salem experience.  Our shops range from wine to witch balls, home goods to herbs, accessories to antiques.  Salem has a diverse restaurant scene as well - whether you need to grab sandwiches for the family on the fly or have time to linger over creative cocktails and a raw bar, Salem has a restaurant to suit your palate.

Salem has an annual calendar of festivals, summer theatre, and special events.  Notable festivals include Salem Holiday Happenings in December, Salem Film Festival in February, Massachusetts Poetry Festival in May, Salem Arts Festival in June, Salem Lit Fest in September, and - of course - Salem Haunted Happenings in October.  And don't miss our two restaurant weeks - April and November - when restaurants strut their stuff with delicious prix fixed three and four course meals!

Salem's culture and heritage includes early American, maritime, and military history, architecture, literature, art, and theatre.  The world-class Peabody Essex Museum has incredible permanent collections and a schedule of changing exhibitions.  A perfect destination for families seeking out the stories of America and New England, Salem is also a popular cultural escape, romantic getaway, and destination wedding location.

LGBT Events

  • STC Out Night for The Real Thing

  • Friday, February 3 at 7:30 PM
  • 90 Lafayette Street
  • 978-790-8546 | SalemTheatre.com

  • Our GLBT friends are invited to the Friday, February 3 performance at a $3 discount. Mention the code “STC Out Night” when making reservations by phone to 978-790-8546 or e-mail to info@salemtheatre.com, and pay cash or check at the door to receive the discount. A reception will be held following the performance.

  • OUT NIGHT: Vic's Boathouse Dance Party!

  • Friday, February 17, 8:00 - 11:00 PM
  • Victoria Station, 86 Wharf Street, Salem
  • 978-745-3400 | Facebook.com/SalemOutLoud

  • When was the last time you had the opportunity to dance in Salem? Let's bring a dance night back to the Witch City! We're shooting for 100+ RSVP's, so we can claim the dance floor. Please share! More details to follow!

Accommodations

  • Amelia Payson House - B&B

  • April through October
  • 16 Winter Street, Salem, MA 01970
  • 978.744.8304 | AmeliaPaysonHouse.com

  • Coach House Inn

  • May 1 - November 30
  • 284 Lafayette Street, Salem, MA 01970
  • 978.744.4092 | 800.688.8689 | CoachHouseSalem.com

  • Morning Glory Bed & Breakfast

  • Year-Round
  • 22 Hardy Street, Salem, MA 01970
  • 978.741.1703 | MorningGloryBB.com

  • Northey Street House B&B

  • Year-Round
  • 30 Northey Street, Salem, MA 01970
  • (978) 397.1582 | NortheyStreetHouse.com

  • The Salem Inn

  • Year-Round
  • 7 Summer Street, Salem, MA 01970
  • 978.741.0680 | SalemInnMa.com

  • Stephen Daniels House

  • Year-Round
  • 1 Daniels Street, Salem, MA 01970
  • 978.744.5709

  • Stepping Stone Inn

  • April through November
  • 19 Washington Square North, Salem, MA 01970
  • 978.741.8900 | TheSteppingStoneInn.com