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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…

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! Classics For classic margaritas…

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…

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…

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…

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….

Destination Salem is conducting a brief survey to learn more about how our guests planned and spent their time in Salem in 2018! If you…

Salem, MA will celebrate Small Business Saturday with the support of the Salem Chamber of Commerce, Salem Main Streets, and a number of local small…

Start the 2018 holiday season by catching Santa’s arrival and the annual holiday tree lighting with Salem Main Streets and the City of Salem. Santa…

Explore Salem this holiday season and make your own magic with holiday attractions, special events, comfort food, and pop-up shops. Museums & Attractions The House…