Guidebook for Salem
Arts & Culture
Current Exhibits:
1. Double Happiness: Celebration in Chinese Art
2. Georgia O’Keeffe: Art, Image, Style
3.It’s Alive, Classic Horror and Sci-Fi Art from the Kirk Hammett Collection- Kirk Hammett, best known as the famed guitarist of the rock band Metallica, is also an avid collector of classic horror and sci-fi movie posters. The exhibition features 90 works that trace Hammett’s collecting journey and examine how he draws inspiration from this material for his own gothic creativity.
Peabody Essex Museum Shop
161 Essex St Current Exhibits:
1. Double Happiness: Celebration in Chinese Art
2. Georgia O’Keeffe: Art, Image, Style
3.It’s Alive, Classic Horror and Sci-Fi Art from the Kirk Hammett Collection- Kirk Hammett, best known as the famed guitarist of the rock band Metallica, is also an avid collector of classic horror and sci-fi movie posters. The exhibition features 90 works that trace Hammett’s collecting journey and examine how he draws inspiration from this material for his own gothic creativity.
Salem Witch Museum
19 1/2 N Washington SquareAward-winning live reenactment of a 1692 witch trial, followed by a guided tour of the dungeon
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Muzej vještica
16 Lynde St Award-winning live reenactment of a 1692 witch trial, followed by a guided tour of the dungeon
- Experience all the historical stories surrounding Salem’s 1692 witch trials
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Witch History Museum
197 Essex St - Experience all the historical stories surrounding Salem’s 1692 witch trials
Count Orlok's Nightmare Gallery
217 Essex St Cinematic Museum
Step into Salem Wax Museum and experience Frankenstein's Castle with the darkest dungeon and witness the horrors of Dr. Frankenstein
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Salem Wax Museum of Witches & Seafarers
288 Derby StStep into Salem Wax Museum and experience Frankenstein's Castle with the darkest dungeon and witness the horrors of Dr. Frankenstein
Kuća sedam gableca
115 Derby StCome tour Nathaniel Hawthorne birthplace
Salem’s only building with direct ties to the witch trials, the 17th century home of Judge Jonathon Corwin
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Kuća vještica
310 Essex StSalem’s only building with direct ties to the witch trials, the 17th century home of Judge Jonathon Corwin
Guided by a practicing witch, discover the myths and the facts surrounding witches and their craft.
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Salem Witch Museum
19 1/2 N Washington SquareGuided by a practicing witch, discover the myths and the facts surrounding witches and their craft.
Parks & Nature
Salem Willows Park
165 Fort AveThis National Park preserves one of America’s most influential ports, Historic buildings, wharves, and the vessel Friendship; describe the traders and sailors who brought the riches of the Far East to America.
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Salem Pomorski Nacionalni Povijesni Park
160 Derby StThis National Park preserves one of America’s most influential ports, Historic buildings, wharves, and the vessel Friendship; describe the traders and sailors who brought the riches of the Far East to America.
Offering private sailing charters for up to six guests aboard the classic Friendship sloop Wenonah
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Sunset Sail Salem
10 Blaney StOffering private sailing charters for up to six guests aboard the classic Friendship sloop Wenonah
Food Scene
Lunch, Dinner, & Drinks! Unrepressed cuisine, veg-friendly specialties, innovative sushi & sharing plates. Glowing glass bar, contemporary mixology. “Opus Underground” an intimate lounge with live music.
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Opus
87 Washington StLunch, Dinner, & Drinks! Unrepressed cuisine, veg-friendly specialties, innovative sushi & sharing plates. Glowing glass bar, contemporary mixology. “Opus Underground” an intimate lounge with live music.
Ledger Restaurant
125 Washington StThe local urban grocery store focused on quality, community, and sustainability. A thoughtful array of groceries, products, grab-n-go prepared meals, and fresh-made sandwiches
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Milk & Honey Green Grocer
32 Church StreetThe local urban grocery store focused on quality, community, and sustainability. A thoughtful array of groceries, products, grab-n-go prepared meals, and fresh-made sandwiches
Flatbread Company
45 Day StGreat flatbread pizzas and bowling
Fresh & Authentic Mexican Food! Award Winning Food & Drink! Coolest Cantina Around!
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Howling Wolf Taqueria
76 Lafayette St Fresh & Authentic Mexican Food! Award Winning Food & Drink! Coolest Cantina Around!
Firenze Trattoria
2 Lynde StCharming atmosphere and a true culinary experience. Giorgio and his staff prepare each dish to perfection. Enjoy a delicious Italian meal with a good glass of wine.
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Bella Verona
107 Essex St Charming atmosphere and a true culinary experience. Giorgio and his staff prepare each dish to perfection. Enjoy a delicious Italian meal with a good glass of wine.
Located in Downtown Salem, in the historic Salem News Building. Adriatic is a modern European restaurant featuring fresh fish, seasonal vegetables, homemade pastas, and bread. Outdoor seating is available.
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Adriatic Restaurant
155 Washington St Located in Downtown Salem, in the historic Salem News Building. Adriatic is a modern European restaurant featuring fresh fish, seasonal vegetables, homemade pastas, and bread. Outdoor seating is available.
Passage To India
157 Washington StUgly Mug Diner
122 Washington StFor breakfast or lunch. Closes at 3 pm.
Bambolina features handcrafted artisan pizza and creative Italian shared plates. Winner of best new restaurant 2016!
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Bambolina
288 Derby StBambolina features handcrafted artisan pizza and creative Italian shared plates. Winner of best new restaurant 2016!
Waterfront dining on historic Pickering Wharf. Sea Level is Salem’s only restaurant that boasts an indoor/outdoor bar! Amazing views, the freshest seafood, gourmet pizza, and an amazing beer selection.
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Sea Level Oyster Bar
94 Wharf StWaterfront dining on historic Pickering Wharf. Sea Level is Salem’s only restaurant that boasts an indoor/outdoor bar! Amazing views, the freshest seafood, gourmet pizza, and an amazing beer selection.
Red’s is Salem’s most popular restaurant. Serving award-winning breakfast and home-cooked meals for over 50 years. Daily lunch specials from $6.95
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Red's Sandwich Shop
15 Central StRed’s is Salem’s most popular restaurant. Serving award-winning breakfast and home-cooked meals for over 50 years. Daily lunch specials from $6.95
Lunch, Dinner & Drinks! In the heart of historical Salem this casual chic restaurant is the perfect spot for a delicious meal. In the warmer months enjoy your appetizer and cool drink on our brick patio.
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Rockafellas
231 Essex StLunch, Dinner & Drinks! In the heart of historical Salem this casual chic restaurant is the perfect spot for a delicious meal. In the warmer months enjoy your appetizer and cool drink on our brick patio.
Outstanding menu includes fresh seafood, steak, flatbreads, and burgers. Brodie’s Lobster Roll won 2014 Best of the North Shore Taster’s Choice Award. Outdoor patio, daily specials, live music
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Brodie's Seaport
215 Derby StOutstanding menu includes fresh seafood, steak, flatbreads, and burgers. Brodie’s Lobster Roll won 2014 Best of the North Shore Taster’s Choice Award. Outdoor patio, daily specials, live music
This patisserie allows one to experience the best of what the French have to offer; ranging from our chef’s handcrafted pastries, colorful macarons, to freshly baked baguettes, and assorted croissants.
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Caramel French Patisserie
281 Essex StThis patisserie allows one to experience the best of what the French have to offer; ranging from our chef’s handcrafted pastries, colorful macarons, to freshly baked baguettes, and assorted croissants.
Waterfront dining; Raw bar; outdoor parlor; inspired and innovative seasonal menus with seafood, steak, chicken, and vegetarian offerings; fireside lounge; open for lunch and dinner
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Finz
86 Wharf StWaterfront dining; Raw bar; outdoor parlor; inspired and innovative seasonal menus with seafood, steak, chicken, and vegetarian offerings; fireside lounge; open for lunch and dinner
European-style cafe in the heart of downtown Salem! Breakfast, Panini sandwiches, crepes, gourmet wraps, appetizers, espresso, craft beer, wine, desserts, live music Wednesday-Sunday evenings
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Gulu-Gulu Cafe
247 Essex StEuropean-style cafe in the heart of downtown Salem! Breakfast, Panini sandwiches, crepes, gourmet wraps, appetizers, espresso, craft beer, wine, desserts, live music Wednesday-Sunday evenings
An authentic New England seafood restaurant. Classic Oyster Bar. Fresh Seafood Market, with beautifully restored function facilities. A reoccurring winner of Northshore Magazine’s “Best of the North Shore” for Best Seafood.
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Turner’s Seafood at Lyceum Hall
43 Church StAn authentic New England seafood restaurant. Classic Oyster Bar. Fresh Seafood Market, with beautifully restored function facilities. A reoccurring winner of Northshore Magazine’s “Best of the North Shore” for Best Seafood.
Vegans and vegetarians “cleanse away all their sins” at these cheap, “green” outlets specializing in “giving your digestive system a spa day” via “light and healthy” yet “delish” organic eats.
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Life Alive Organic Cafe
765 Massachusetts AveVegans and vegetarians “cleanse away all their sins” at these cheap, “green” outlets specializing in “giving your digestive system a spa day” via “light and healthy” yet “delish” organic eats.
Sightseeing
Built in 1819 to house the offices of the U.S. Customs Service, Salem collected millions of dollars of taxes on incoming cargo, providing vital financial support for the new United States government. The building was also the workplace of the famous author Nathaniel Hawthorne. The Public Stores and Scale House have exhibits showcasing global trade in Salem.
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Salem Custom House
176 Derby StBuilt in 1819 to house the offices of the U.S. Customs Service, Salem collected millions of dollars of taxes on incoming cargo, providing vital financial support for the new United States government. The building was also the workplace of the famous author Nathaniel Hawthorne. The Public Stores and Scale House have exhibits showcasing global trade in Salem.
The Derby House was the first home of Elias Hasket and Elizabeth Crowninshield Derby. It is a beautiful example of a merchant’s Georgian home and is furnished to reflect the Derbys’ 20 year-long residence in the house.
Derby House
65 Derby StreetThe Derby House was the first home of Elias Hasket and Elizabeth Crowninshield Derby. It is a beautiful example of a merchant’s Georgian home and is furnished to reflect the Derbys’ 20 year-long residence in the house.
Learn about true causes and events behind Salem’s witchcraft hysteria through our Salem Witch Hunt film (35 minutes) featuring re-enactors at actual 1692 locations and the Myths & Misconceptions Walking Tour.
Witch Hunt Podcast
190 Bridge StLearn about true causes and events behind Salem’s witchcraft hysteria through our Salem Witch Hunt film (35 minutes) featuring re-enactors at actual 1692 locations and the Myths & Misconceptions Walking Tour.
Heritage Drive
Heritage DriveThis connects all of Salem’s main sites.
Shopping
A harbor side shopping-village, filled with history and landmarks alike. This is the perfect place to explore what Salem has to offer: from local shops to waterfront dining on the Salem harbor to the Salem Maritime Site and the Friendship trading ship.
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Pickering Wharf Marina
23 Congress StA harbor side shopping-village, filled with history and landmarks alike. This is the perfect place to explore what Salem has to offer: from local shops to waterfront dining on the Salem harbor to the Salem Maritime Site and the Friendship trading ship.
Warlocks Christian Day and Brian Cain present a Salem Witchcraft shop for those who still believe in magic! Featuring candles, incense, charms, potions, jewelry, cauldrons, broomsticks, books, Voodoo dolls, and psychic readings with Salem Witches!
Hex: Old World Witchery
246 Essex StWarlocks Christian Day and Brian Cain present a Salem Witchcraft shop for those who still believe in magic! Featuring candles, incense, charms, potions, jewelry, cauldrons, broomsticks, books, Voodoo dolls, and psychic readings with Salem Witches!
A modern witch boutique filled with handmade wares by local and independent artists and makers. Candles, spell kits, home decor, and specialty souvenirs make HausWitch a different kind of witch store.
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HausWitch Home + Healing
144 Washington StA modern witch boutique filled with handmade wares by local and independent artists and makers. Candles, spell kits, home decor, and specialty souvenirs make HausWitch a different kind of witch store.
An old-world boutique for men & women. Featuring a variety of handmade jewelry and accessories, quality leather goods, romantic clothing, art and home decor, beard and mustache care, vintage curiosities and full hat shop.
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Emporium 32
6 Central StAn old-world boutique for men & women. Featuring a variety of handmade jewelry and accessories, quality leather goods, romantic clothing, art and home decor, beard and mustache care, vintage curiosities and full hat shop.
Find your mojo at Salem’s oldest Witch shop featuring books, spells, herbs, candles, incense, and more. Stop by for a psychic reading and magical circle with Lorelei and her gifted psychics.
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Crow Haven Corner
125 Essex StFind your mojo at Salem’s oldest Witch shop featuring books, spells, herbs, candles, incense, and more. Stop by for a psychic reading and magical circle with Lorelei and her gifted psychics.
Artists’ Row, originally built as marketplace, has been transformed into artisan/maker/gallery spaces.
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Artists' Row
24 New Derby StArtists’ Row, originally built as marketplace, has been transformed into artisan/maker/gallery spaces.
J. Mode is a chic contemporary ladies clothing boutique on Salem’s Historic Front St. Collections include Nicole Miller, Tracy Reese, Vince, Three Dots, Velvet, DL Premium Denim, Joe’s Jeans, Big Buddha, and many more.
J Mode
17 Front StJ. Mode is a chic contemporary ladies clothing boutique on Salem’s Historic Front St. Collections include Nicole Miller, Tracy Reese, Vince, Three Dots, Velvet, DL Premium Denim, Joe’s Jeans, Big Buddha, and many more.
Wondrous and whimsical. Unusual and unique. Wacky and weird. Laugh out loud or just smile all the while. GREAT GIFTS!
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Maria's Sweet Somethings
26 Front StWondrous and whimsical. Unusual and unique. Wacky and weird. Laugh out loud or just smile all the while. GREAT GIFTS!
A safe, welcoming, spiritual lifestyle store dedicated to the Holy Art of Magick & the Craft of the Wise. “Spells and gifts that keep on giving.”
White Light Pentacles
2 Margin StreetA safe, welcoming, spiritual lifestyle store dedicated to the Holy Art of Magick & the Craft of the Wise. “Spells and gifts that keep on giving.”
Big brands you know (such as Vineyard vines, Lilly Pulitzer, KJP) & local ones you’re going to love! This seaside shop specializes in women’s clothing, jewelry & accessories, all with a beachy vibe.
Ocean Chic Boutique
96 Wharf StBig brands you know (such as Vineyard vines, Lilly Pulitzer, KJP) & local ones you’re going to love! This seaside shop specializes in women’s clothing, jewelry & accessories, all with a beachy vibe.
European-inspired boutique featuring fine wines, craft beer, kitchen gadgets, gourmet food, and gifts!
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Pamplemousse
185 Essex StEuropean-inspired boutique featuring fine wines, craft beer, kitchen gadgets, gourmet food, and gifts!
Come for hand-selected and cut-to-order artisanal cheeses and charcuterie, craft brews and exceptional wines, and a wide selection of specialty groceries for cooking and snacking.
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The Cheese Shop of Salem
45 Lafayette StCome for hand-selected and cut-to-order artisanal cheeses and charcuterie, craft brews and exceptional wines, and a wide selection of specialty groceries for cooking and snacking.
Literary-themed gift shop with eclectic and antique books, humor; unique souvenirs, novelties, custom teas, fragrant soaps, t-shirts, exclusive jewelry; writing implements, Austen, Poe, Sherlock, Steampunk, Corsets & Victorian-inspired accessories.
The Marble Faun Books & Gifts
102 Wharf StLiterary-themed gift shop with eclectic and antique books, humor; unique souvenirs, novelties, custom teas, fragrant soaps, t-shirts, exclusive jewelry; writing implements, Austen, Poe, Sherlock, Steampunk, Corsets & Victorian-inspired accessories.
Visit the new Waite & Peirce store to shop our curated selection of authentic and exotic goods and to learn more about the Salem Maritime National Historic Site.
Waite & Peirce
193 Derby StVisit the new Waite & Peirce store to shop our curated selection of authentic and exotic goods and to learn more about the Salem Maritime National Historic Site.
Best selection of souvenir t-shirts, select hoods and sweatshirts in Salem. Select Salem & Boston t-shirts only $5. Infant-adult 4x.
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Witch Pix
172 Essex StBest selection of souvenir t-shirts, select hoods and sweatshirts in Salem. Select Salem & Boston t-shirts only $5. Infant-adult 4x.
Entertainment & Activities
An intimate performance space featuring The Tarot Experiment. Also art exhibits, workshops, and gifts. Tarot and Spell Casting Sessions are available.
The Witchery
86 Wharf StAn intimate performance space featuring The Tarot Experiment. Also art exhibits, workshops, and gifts. Tarot and Spell Casting Sessions are available.
A premium witch-costume photo studio. Be the star of your own photo shoot and capture the allure of being a witch.
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Witch Pix
172 Essex StA premium witch-costume photo studio. Be the star of your own photo shoot and capture the allure of being a witch.
Drinks & Nightlife
Salem’s first and only distillery since before prohibition! With a modern twist on traditional recipes, our handcrafted spirits are Damn Righteous. Stop in for tours, tastings, and bottles to go.
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Deacon Giles Distillery
75 Canal StSalem’s first and only distillery since before prohibition! With a modern twist on traditional recipes, our handcrafted spirits are Damn Righteous. Stop in for tours, tastings, and bottles to go.
American session beer production brewery, beer hall, and beer garden in Salem, MA
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Notch Brewery & Tap Room
283R Derby StAmerican session beer production brewery, beer hall, and beer garden in Salem, MA
Far From The Tree Cider
108 Jackson StLocal Brewery with Outdoor Biergarten