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• Glide along Salem’s historic coastline, once the world’s richest port, and immerse yourself in the breathtaking natural beauty and maritime heritage. Take a unique kayak or paddleboard adventure with passionate guides.
• Please contact ashley@coasttocoastpaddle.com to coordinate your visit!
• One paddle per passholder.

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• Critically acclaimed live re-enactment of the witchcraft examination of Bridget Bishop where YOU are the jury. Featured on the Travel Channel, NPR, TLC, and more. Multi-year Tripadvisor Certificate of Excellence.
• Please contact kristina.stevick@historyalivesalem.com to coordinate your visit!
• One entry ticket per passholder.

• Voted Salem’s best haunted house. Step into the wax museum’s dark dungeon and witness the horrors of Dr. Frankenstein. The live actors and animatronics aim to scare. Open June–October.
• No advance reservation needed, present VIP Pass at ticket desk.
• One ticket per passholder.

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• A singular destination for the arts explorer to experience world-class guest artists and award-winning student and faculty performances in dance, music, and theatre as well as art exhibitions and spoken word events. Browse the public events calendar here.
• Please contact kgahagan@salemstate.edu to coordinate your visit!
• One event ticket per passholder.

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• In an all-new black box theater, experience an interactive spellcasting ritual with a modern-day practicing witch. Learn the steps of a ritual casting circle and cast your very own spell. Open during the summer and October.
• No advance reservation needed, present VIP Pass at ticket desk.
• One ticket per passholder.

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• Founded in 1637, Salem’s oldest cemetery is the final resting place of several notable Salem residents. The Charter Street Cemetery Welcome Center is now open in the 17th-century Pickman House next to the memorial.
• Entry is free — see staff at Charter Street Cemetery Welcome Center for more information.

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• Bigger, better and ever-expanding, Salem’s TOP RATED and ONLY Horror Museum, filled with life-sized creatures and characters from 100+ years by Hollywood SPFX artists! A unique must-stop for all genre fans! Gift shop on-site!
• No advance reservation needed, present VIP Pass at ticket desk.
• One ticket per passholder.

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• Experience the Halloween season in Salem year-round in our family-friendly 3D museum.
• No advance reservation needed, present VIP Pass at ticket desk.
• One ticket per passholder.

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• Embark on an unforgettable tour of The House of the Seven Gables. Admission also includes Nathaniel Hawthorne’s Birthplace, waterfront views, and a unique museum store.
• No advance reservation needed, present VIP Pass at ticket desk.
• One ticket per passholder.

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• Step inside a museum unlike any other and witness the horror’s of history’s darkest hours. The museum is home to a collection of authentic instruments of torture accompanied by life-size displays of cruel & unusual punishments. This bloodcurdling exhibit will make you appreciate present days of virtue, wisdom and humanity. The dungeon doors are open for those brave enough to enter.
• No advance reservation needed, present VIP Pass at ticket desk.
• One ticket per passholder.

• Guided tour featuring adventures of New England’s sea robbers through a recreated dockside village and pirate ship. Daily 10 am–5 pm, May 1–October 31. Extended hours in October.
• No advance reservation needed, present VIP Pass at ticket desk.
• One ticket per passholder.

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• Founded in 1799 by Salem sea captains, the Peabody Essex Museum (PEM) shares a global array of art, science, history and culture, including a 200-year old Chinese home.
• No advance reservation needed, present VIP Pass at ticket desk.
• One ticket per passholder.

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• Visit Historic New England’s Phillips House on historic Chestnut Street and learn about the Phillips family and their domestic staff in the early 1900s. Antique carriages and cars.
• No advance reservation needed, present VIP Pass at ticket desk.
• One ticket per passholder.

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• Step into America’s oldest home, where 365 years of history unfold. Built in 1660, this evolving landmark tells the story of generations who shaped Salem, from patriots to statesmen. Discover timeless charm & rich heritage.
• Check PickeringHouse.org for open dates/times.
• No advance reservation needed, present VIP Pass at ticket desk.
• One ticket per passholder.

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• Dead men tell no tales, but we do! Experience history through real treasure and real stories… discover pirate artifacts recovered from the shipwrecked Whydah, lost for nearly 300 years.
• No advance reservation needed, present VIP Pass at ticket desk.
• One ticket per passholder.

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• Salem’s original wax museum for 30+ years. The self-guided gallery depicts history from seafarers to the witch trials. 14-ft. Witch Trial Memorial Statue. Gift shop, free gravestone rubbings. Discount with the Salem Witch Village.
• No advance reservation needed, present VIP Pass at ticket desk.
• One ticket per passholder.

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• Discover the true story of the Witch Trials in this 36-minute documentary. Featuring authentic dialogue and scholarly commentary, this film uncovers new insights into one of Salem’s darkest chapters.
• Please contact kathrynr@essexheritage.org to coordinate your visit!
• One ticket per passholder.

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• The Salem Witch Museum, founded in 1972, offers two historical presentations. The first tells the tragic story of the 1692 witch trials and takes place in a large auditorium with life-sized stage sets which are illuminated and dramatically narrated to immerse visitors in the world of 17th-century Salem. The second exhibit, Witches: Evolving Perceptions, examines the European witchcraft trials, the evolving image of the witch, and the larger issues of persecution and scapegoating in American history.
• No advance reservation needed, present VIP Pass at ticket desk.
• One ticket per passholder.

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• Salem’s newest, must-see immersive experience! An eerie, enchanting, family-friendly journey through Salem’s true history, told by the Spirits themselves in their own words alongside genuine relics of Salem’s bewitching past!
• No advance reservation needed, present VIP Pass at ticket desk.
• One ticket per passholder.

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• Salem’s most exciting award winning reenactment of a 1692 Witch Trial and guided tour of the dungeon. Daily 10 am–5 pm, April 1–Nov 30.
• No advance reservation needed, present VIP Pass at ticket desk.
• One ticket per passholder.

• Guided tour featuring the history of the 1692 Witch Trials through life-sized scenes depicting Salem’s untold stories.
• No advance reservation needed, present VIP Pass at ticket desk.
• One ticket per passholder.

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• Salem’s only building with direct ties to the witch trials, the 17th century home of Judge Jonathon Corwin. Open daily from mid-March through November.
• No advance reservation needed, present VIP Pass at ticket desk.
• One ticket per passholder.

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• Come unearth the secrets of Salem with 1692 Before and After. This two-hour walking tour is the most comprehensive and highest-rated historical tour of the Witch Trials in Salem.
• Please contact 1692beforeandafter@gmail.com to coordinate your visit!
• One ticket per passholder.

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• Experience captivating true tales of Salem with our daytime historical and ghostly night tours! Voted one of the 10 best ghost tours in the US four years in a row!
• Please contact info@blackcatsalem.com to coordinate your visit!
• One ticket per passholder.

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• On this hour-long stroll you will light your own path, lantern in hand, and listen to tales of Salem’s famous hauntings and histories.One of the longest running walking tours in Salem, we celebrated our 30th anniversary in 2023.
• Please contact kayla.salemwaxmuseum@gmail.com to coordinate your visit!
• One ticket per passholder.

10 Blaney Street | 978-244-2036 | BakersIslandLight.org/visit

Facebook.com/EssexHeritage | @EssexHeritage

• Get out on the water this summer with Essex Heritage. Trips to Bakers Island Light, Misery Island, and special tours are available.
• Please contact ryanc@essexheritage.org to coordinate your visit!
• One ticket per passholder.

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• Experience the beauty of the Salem Sound, while passing five working lighthouses and stunning estates. Cozy up with a hot beverage while soaking in the breathtaking fall foliage and local insights.
• Please contact info@mahicruises.com to coordinate your visit!
• One ticket per passholder.

Facebook.com/SalemHistoricalTours | @SalemHistoricalTours

• We are Salem’s oldest, most respected & recommended tour company, celebrating over 25 years. Local, certified guides provide history tours on witchcraft, maritime and revolutionary history (morning & afternoon) as well ghost/paranormal tours (afternoon & evening).
• Please contact thesalemhistoricaltours@gmail.com to coordinate your visit!
• One ticket per passholder.

Facebook.com/SalemKidsTour | @SalemKidsTours

• Salem’s Wicked Walking Tour for children and families. Kids discover history, mystery, and a little magic on the only tour that gives a kids’ eye view of Salem’s captivating past. Ages 5+.
• Please contact alicia@salemkidstours.com to coordinate your visit!
• One ticket per passholder.

Facebook.com/SalemGhostTour | @SalemNightTour

• Salem’s nightly “Haunt and History Tour.” Join the adventure every night at 8:00 pm, our licensed guides lead you through legends, history, and the infamous hysteria of 1692.
• Please contact salem.night.tour@gmail.com to coordinate your visit!
• One ticket per passholder.

8 Central Street | 978-744-5469 | SalemTrolley.com

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• Ride the Red Trolley! Salem’s original trolley tour. Experience nearly 400 years of diverse history in our one-hour narrated tour. Special tours are available.
• No advance reservation needed, present VIP Pass at ticket desk.
• One ticket per passholder.

Facebook.com/DrVitka | IG @SpellboundTours

• Salem’s original supernatural experience. Top-rated on TripAdvisor! Frightening, historically accurate tours by professional paranormal investigators. Explore the Witch Trials, vampire folklore, and voodoo! Tour meets at Armory Park Bell.
• Please contact drvitka@spellboundtours.com to coordinate your visit!
• One ticket per passholder.

Facebook.com/WitchCityWalkingTours | @WitchCityWalkingTours

• Salem’s most LOVED tour! Certificate of Excellence multiple years on TripAdvisor. Rated the “Number One Cultural & Historical Tour in the United States” -TripAdvisor 2023 & 2024. Call/text for reservations.
• Please contact info@witchcitywalkingtours.com to coordinate your visit!
• One ticket per passholder.