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2019 marks the 200th anniversary of the Custom House at Salem Maritime National Historic Site. A custom house has been collecting taxes for the Federal…

Salem Film Fest is the largest documentary film festival in New England, and it has been featuring exceptional works of film for the past 12…

Salem Mayor Kimberly Driscoll proclaimed March 24, 2019, Salem Women’s History Day. Special programs will be held at the following museums and attractions around town:…

Does the winter weather have you down? Why not warm up with a cup of hot chocolate? Thankfully Salem, Massachusetts is home to plenty of…

Looking for the best margaritas in Salem, Massachusetts? Luckily there are plenty of spots around the city serving cool, refreshing margaritas perfect for kicking off…

Salem’s earliest cemeteries were established in the 1600s when Puritanism was widely practiced in Massachusetts. Puritans understood the Bible literally, and thus never used religious…

February is Black History Month, and we’re sharing a walking tour that focuses exclusively on Salem’s black heritage. Voices Against Injustice sponsors an audio tour…

February Vacation is a Perfect Time to Visit Salem! Spend a day downtown exploring our museums and attractions, or make your trip into an overnight…

Salem Main Streets, the Salem Chamber of Commerce, Destination Salem, and local retailers, restaurants, and businesses invite you to attend the 17th annual Salem’s So…

Salem Maritime National Historic Site is affected by the government shutdown and is closed until further notice. Here are some things you can do to…

Celebrate Valentine’s Day in Salem with the sweetest event of the year during the 17th annual Salem’s So Sweet Chocolate & Ice Sculpture Festival! The…

There is more to see and do in Salem than ever before! Find inspiration for your next trip to Salem this year below and discover…

We extend our gratitude to the people, places, and events that make Salem a unique and wonderful place to visit  throughout the year, and to…

Welcome to Salem, Massachusetts! Alternative Therapies Group (ATG), eastern Massachusetts’ first recreational cannabis dispensary is located just 1 mile from downtown Salem at 50 Grove…

The holiday shopping season has officially begun in Salem, and to help you find something for everyone on your list, we’ve outlined some of our…

Salem Holiday Happenings run the Friday after Thanksgiving through January 1, 2019 and feature holiday shopping events, specialty tastings, our holiday tree lighting, and more….