Welcome to Salem!
A unique seaside community, Salem, Massachusetts is a small, dynamic city of 41,000. 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.
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 dynamic 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.
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 the 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!
Just 16 miles north of Boston, Salem is accessible by seasonal ferry from Long Wharf North in Boston, MBTA Commuter Rail, and car. The pages of Salem.org offer complete listings of museums, attractions, tours, and restaurants.
If you are planning a wedding or special event, please visit the Weddings page on Salem.org.
We hope you will include Salem in your future plans - whether you are looking for a night out for dinner this week, aweekend getaway next month, or a family vacation down theroad. For more comprehensive information to plan your visit to Salem, view or request a Salem Visitor & Travel Guide online, or contact Destination Salem at info@salem.org or 978.744.3663.
HOTELS
The Hawthorne Hotel - TAG Approved
On the Common, Salem, MA 01970
(978) 744-4080 | HawthorneHotel.com
The Salem Waterfront Hotel & Marina - TAG Approved
225 Derby Street, Salem, MA 01970
(978) 740-8788 | SalemWaterfrontHotel.com
BED & BREAKFASTS | INNS
Amelia Payson House
16 Winter Street, Salem, MA 01970
978.744.8304 | AmeliaPaysonHouse.com
Coach House Inn
284 Lafayette Street, Salem, MA 01970
978.744.4092 | 800.688.8689 | CoachHouseSalem.com
Morning Glory Bed & Breakfast
22 Hardy Street, Salem, MA 01970
978.741.1703 | MorningGloryBB.com
Northey Street House B&B
30 Northey Street, Salem, MA 01970
978.397.1582 | NortheyStreetHouse.com
The Salem Inn
7 Summer Street, Salem, MA 01970
978.741.0680 | SalemInnMa.com
Stephen Daniels House
1 Daniels Street, Salem, MA 01970
978.744.5709
Stepping Stone Inn
19 Washington Square North, Salem, MA 01970
978.741.8900 | TheSteppingStoneInn.com
SHOPPING
Hex: Old World Witchery
246 Essex Street
(978) 666-0765 | SalemHex.com
Omen Psychic Parlor & Witchcraft Emporium
184 Essex Street
(978) 666-0763 | OmenSalem.com
Urban Elements Home & Gifts
83 Washington Street, Salem, MA 01970
(978) 666-4408 | UrbanElementsHome.com
Witch Tee's
Museum Place Mall & 173 Essex Street
(978) 740-0900 | WitchTees.com
MUSEUMS
Peabody Essex Museum - TAG Approved
161 Essex Street, Salem
(978) 745-9500 | pem.org
SPECIAL EVENTS
WONDERLAND LGBTeadance
Gulu-Gulu Cafe, 247 Essex Street, Salem, MA 01970
978.740.8882 | gulu-gulu.com
Wonderland is held on the last Sunday of every month, 5-11:00 PM. Hosted by Salem's own DJ Alvis, whospins an eclectic blend of electronica, house, top 40, new wave, international, hip hop, pop and dance hits from the 70s, 80s, 90s and today!
Out Night
Celebrate Pride throughout Salem on the last Thursday in June. Businesses offer programs, parties, and promotions and extended hours. We had a great time this year, and look forward to seeing everyone in 2012!
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