The Massachusetts Poetry Festival Returns May 13-16, 2021
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April 9, 2021
The Massachusetts Poetry Festival returns to Salem (and virtually) May 13-16, 2021! This year’s festival marks its return to Salem since its 10-year anniversary event…
Which Salem Walking Tour Should I Take?
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April 9, 2021
One of the best ways to see Salem, Massachusetts and learn about local history is on foot with a guided walking tour around town. Salem…
Salem, Massachusetts Awakens this Spring with Seasonal Reopenings & Outdoor Dining
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March 30, 2021
After a long tough winter due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many restaurants and businesses in Salem, Massachusetts will reopen their doors for the season on…
Salem Weekend at a Glance: April 9-11, 2021
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March 26, 2021
Friday, April 2 10 am-5 pm “Salem Stories” at the Peabody Essex Museum Using selections from PEM’s vast collection, see more than 100 works, including…
Outdoor Dining in Salem, Massachusetts
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March 23, 2021
Restaurants in Salem are now offering indoor and outdoor dining, and several of Salem’s restaurants are expanding their outdoor seating capacity so they can accommodate…
Salem Maritime History Walk
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March 19, 2021
Follow along on a self-guided walk through Salem’s maritime history. This walk begins at the Peabody Essex Museum at 161 Essex Street and finishes at…
COVID-19 Traveler FAQ – Destination Salem
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March 18, 2021
As Massachusetts goes through the phases of reopening, we have compiled some answers to frequently asked questions that have been inspired by the COVID-19 pandemic….
Experience 17th Century Salem, Massachusetts In-Person or Virtually
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March 16, 2021
When people consider 17th century Salem, Massachusetts, they often think of the infamous Salem Witch Trials, and with the exhibition at the Peabody Essex Museum,…
St. Patrick’s Day in Salem, MA
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March 16, 2021
Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day in Salem, MA? Find drinks specials, traditional corned beef dinners, and more at these local restaurants: Regatta Pub at the Salem…
Salem Ancestry Days
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March 14, 2021
Salem Ancestry Days will take place April 30-May 3, 2021. Celebrate genealogy and ancestral connections to Salem, Massachusetts, during a weekend of lectures, tours, and…
Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Salem, Massachusetts
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March 11, 2021
Massachusetts is currently in the the process of reopening, which varies by business type and location. As you plan your visit to Salem, please confirm…
Spring in Salem, MA
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March 10, 2021
Spring into your next visit to Salem, Massachusetts with family fun at our museums and attractions, new art exhibitions, outdoor walking tours, and so much…
Irish History from the Phillips House in Salem, MA
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March 9, 2021
During the early 20th century, the Phillips family employed a number of Irish servants at their home on Chestnut Street. Like many servants at…
5 Lighthouses to See in and Around Salem, Massachusetts
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March 8, 2021
Lighthouses in Salem, Massachusetts have served the town since the 17th century in helping ships safely access the harbor. Here are lighthouses downtown and in…
Bell, Watson, and the First Long Distance Phone Call
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March 2, 2021
Alexander Graham Bell placed the first long distance phone call from The Lyceum Hall, what today is Turner’s Seafood. On February 12, 1877, nearly a year…
February 2021 Salem Tourism Stars
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March 1, 2021
This year, we’re sharing the people and places that make Salem Salem; the shopkeepers, housekeepers, cooks, tour guides, maintenance, museum greeters, restaurant servers, and more!…