2014
Search results
Salem (/ ˈ s eɪ l ə m / SAY-ləm) is a historic coastal city in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States, located on the North Shore of Greater Boston. Continuous settlement by Europeans began in 1626 with English colonists. Salem was one of the most significant seaports trading commodities in early American history.
- 26 ft (8 m)
- Essex
- 01970
- Massachusetts
Let Destination Salem be your guide to exploring the city of Salem, MA. Experience Salem art, culture, unique shops & boutiques, and delicious fine dining. Dive into Salem’s Witch Trials, maritime, architecture, and literary history and explore museums and a National Heritage Site.
- Address: 115 Derby St. 2 hours to Half Day. TIME TO SPEND. Built in 1668 for Capt. John Turner I, this waterfront mansion was home to three generations of Turners before being sold to Capt.
- Address: 161 Essex St. Museums, Historic Homes/Mansions. TYPE. Half Day to Full Day. TIME TO SPEND.
- Address: 24 Liberty St. Free, Monuments and Memorials. TYPE. Less than 1 hour. TIME TO SPEND.
- Address: 310 Essex St. Museums, Historic Homes/Mansions. TYPE. 1 to 2 hours. TIME TO SPEND.
People also ask
Is Salem a good place to visit?
What is Salem known for?
What are some things to do in Salem?
What really happened in Salem's witch trials?
- Salem Maritime National Historic Site. The sea has been an integral part of Salem’s identity for as long as people have been living here. In fact, the original Native American name for the area, Naumkeag, derives from an Algonquian word meaning fish.
- Peabody Essex Museum. The oldest continuously operating museum in the United States, the Peabody Essex Museum began as the East India Marine Society, an organization founded by a group of Salem sea captains and merchant ship officers in 1799.
- The Witch House. The popular name for this house on the corner of Essex and North Streets is a misnomer: no one accused of witchcraft ever lived here.
- The McIntire District. Located west and south of the Witch House, this residential district is renowned for its concentration of 18th and 19th-century homes, many of them built by Salem-born woodcarver and architect Samuel McIntire (1757-1811), including the Peirce-Nichols House (80 Federal Street) from around 1782.
Things to Do in Salem, Massachusetts: See Tripadvisor's 112,624 traveler reviews and photos of Salem tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in May. We have reviews of the best places to see in Salem. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.
Salem, Massachusetts is home to a world of enchantment, history, and culture found nowhere else on Earth. Follow the narrow streets of the Witch City and discover unique shops, award-winning restaurants, haunting and historic sites, and a world-class art museum.
Salem is filled with opportunities to learn about the rich history. Read Salem’s historical timeline and check out some of the historic sites when you visit.
