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With a festival or celebration every month of the year, a robust local theater scene, active nightlife, and ever-changing museum programming, you will always find…

Celebrate mom this week in Salem with thoughtful gift ideas, Mother’s Day events and dining options, and special offers to make your visit an overnight…

Don’t let the gray skies get you down! There is so much to see and do in Salem, Massachusetts even when the weather isn’t quite…

Salem is a town for all seasons. Planning your visit between November and April? Read this post as attractions run seasonally. Getting to Salem Arrive…

Salem’s Spring Restaurant Week runs Sunday, March 18-Thursday, March 22, and Sunday, March 25-Thursday, March 29. Dine at participating restaurants and order off specially priced…

To learn about Irish history in Salem, Massachusetts, visit the Phillips House for The Irish Experience on March 17. During the early 20th century, the Phillips…

T.C. Cannon: At the Edge of America at the Peabody Essex Museum celebrates the life and work of one of the most influential Native American artists…

Salem-Zagster has relaunched for the 2019 season! Zagster is Salem’s bike-share program that provides on-demand bikes to Salem residents and visitors as a way to…

“Salem has a rich military history that stretches all the way back to the Seventeenth Century, and continues on today. Salem’s designation in 2013 as…

The latest exhibition at the Peabody Essex Museum, Georgia O’Keeffe: Art, Image, Style delves into the iconic artists’ work in relation to her personal fashion…

We’ve covered local holiday gifts by price and by recipient, and this week we’re wrapping up our gift guide series with a list of Salem…

Still shopping for the holidays? Salem’s shops are here to help with gifts for him, her, the kids, and even pets! For Him Clothing &…

Salem Restaurant Week kicks off just one week from today! Organized by the Salem Chamber of Commerce, Restaurant Week allows guests to enjoy specially crafted…

Best wishes for a safe and happy Thanksgiving from Destination Salem to everyone who made Salem a great place to visit this year! We are…

Carnival The Derby Street Carnival features a variety of midway rides and games, from thrilling attractions to rides the whole family can enjoy together. In…

With live music, Halloween balls, and a local cidery, distillery, and brewery in town, Salem has a lot to offer the 21+ crowd this October….