With summer comes plenty of opportunity to spend time on the water in Salem, Massachusetts! For summer 2021, be sure to bring your mask/face covering (they are required in downtown Salem), and check for tickets in advance as capacity for cruises may be limited. As you plan your summer travels, consider adding these harbor cruises to your itinerary: Schooner FAME Sails S

by Cheri Grishin As the non-profit management organization for the federally designated Essex National Heritage Area, the Essex National Heritage Commission (Essex Heritage) offers many great ways to enjoy the unique history, culture, and nature of Essex County. Get out on the water! Cruises: Climb aboard Essex Heritage’s landing craft Naumkeag and cruise the waters of

This year, we’re sharing the people and places that make Salem Salem; the shopkeepers, housekeepers, cooks, tour guides, maintenance, museum greeters, restaurant servers, and more! Join us on Instagram each week as we share a new tourism star each #TourismStarTuesday, and be sure to share your experiences when you meet someone who makes your visit to Salem, Massach

Thank you for joining us during the first annual Salem Ancestry Days! Held in celebration of ancestral and immigrant connections to Salem, this first annual event included informative talks on how to access local ancestry records, plus walking tours based on some of Salem’s historic families, cemetery tours and cleanups, ancestral bingo, Indigenous acknowledgements

Salem’s shops are stocked with locally made masks featuring unique prints and enhanced designs for comfort and convenience. We recommend packing a mask or two for your visit to Salem, as masks are required downtown both indoors and outdoors when physical distancing of 6 ft. or more is not possible. Pick up a new Salem-inspired mask from one of the shops listed bel

Spring is a wonderful time to visit Salem! Most of our seasonal attractions reopen for the season in April (with harbor tours opening up mid-May) and lots of restaurants are now offering outdoor dining on their expanded patios. The spring weather can be perfect for picnicking at a downtown green space or for seeing Salem by foot on a walking tour. If you have three days

Get out on the water this summer in Salem, Massachusetts with a sail aboard Schooner Fame, a full-scale replica of the ship thought to be the first privateer to send in a captured vessel during the War of 1812. Start your visit to Salem on the water with a weekend sail before lunch or cap off your trip with a sunset sail aboard Schooner Fame. Visit Salem select dates thi

This year, we’re sharing the people and places that make Salem Salem; the shopkeepers, housekeepers, cooks, tour guides, maintenance, museum greeters, restaurant servers, and more! Join us on Instagram each week as we share a new tourism star each #TourismStarTuesday, and be sure to share your experiences when you meet someone who makes your visit to Salem, Massach

We may be known for our Halloween festivities, but summer is an excellent time to visit Salem, Massachusetts! The weather is perfect for harbor tours and outdoor dining, and you’ll find plenty of things to do around town with Salem’s museums and historic sites, unique shops, walking tours, and more! Getting Here Getting to Salem for a summer day trip is easy

This year, we’re sharing the people and places that make Salem Salem; the shopkeepers, housekeepers, cooks, tour guides, maintenance, museum greeters, restaurant servers, and more! Join us on Instagram each week as we share a new tourism star each #TourismStarTuesday, and be sure to share your experiences when you meet someone who makes your visit to Salem, Massach

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 sunny and dry. If you forget your rain gear, or if the unpredictable New England weather decides to rain unexpectedly, you may want to purchase an umbrella or poncho. Pop into a local shop like Coon’s Card & Gift Shop to pick up a last-minut

by Oscar Collins With its rich variety of restaurants, shops and museums, Salem is a beautiful city you won’t forget soon. But while you’re here, it’s important to be mindful of your carbon footprint and take steps to mitigate your environmental impact. There are plenty of things you can do to help preserve Salem’s charming landscape for future visitors. Here are some ec

No car, no problem, we’ve got you covered! Salem is a very walkable city with plenty of ways to get around without using a car. Keep reading to learn our favorite ways to get to and around Salem, MA. Getting to Salem Arriving in Salem is easy with public transportation options, downtown parking garages, and the ability to go from home or your accommodations right to down

Salem United, Inc. recently unveiled a cultural exhibition, “Unmasking & Evolution of Negro Election Day and The Black Vote,” at Salem’s historic Hamilton Hall. The exhibition, by Salem United President Doreen Wade, tells the history of the black voting system and Negro Election Black Celebration Day through over 20 paintings, banners, and additiona

by Mad Hatters NYC You might know someone with a sweet tooth, but we have a whole mouthful of them. Each. The phrases “That’s too rich” or “I’m too full for dessert” simply do not exist in our vocabulary. So sniffing out Salem’s desserts is a labor of love. Salem’s dizzying array of restaurants will make sure you never go hungry. But if you’re looking to satisfy a cravin

Did you tune in to watch Leah, Luann, Ramona, Sonja and Eboni travel to Salem? If you missed it, The Real Housewives of New York  City spent several days exploring Salem for three episodes of the popular Bravo series. Here’s your guide to what they did and how you can create your own RHONY Salem experience. Stay The Hawthorne Hotel was home base for the Housewives. Gen

Visitors to Salem, Massachusetts can now begin their visit to Charter Street Cemetery (Old Burying Point) at a new welcome center. Located within the Pickman House, part of the Peabody Essex Museum‘s architectural collection, the welcome center features exhibitions about the cemetery and the Charter Street Historic District, as well as a small gift shop and maps an

The City of Salem has released a full schedule of free live performances to be held at Salem Willows, Derby Square and Charlotte Forten Park. Performances by four local theatrical companies will bring live shows for all ages to downtown Salem this August and September, starting with the Olde Salem Stage Company’s production of Shakespeare’s “Much Ado Ab

Explore the North of Boston region with a stay in Rockport, Massachusetts paired with time spent exploring Salem’s historic downtown and waterfront. Rockport is located 30 minutes north of Salem on the edge of the Cape Ann peninsula. This quaint coastal community offers an easy alternative to staying in downtown Salem with a full selection of historic inns and B&am

Destination Salem’s priority is the health and safety of Salem’s residents, businesses, and visitors. Massachusetts has implemented public health guidelines and best practices to keep people healthy and to avoid contributing to the spread of coronavirus. Please do not visit if you are feeling sick or exhibiting any of the symptoms of COVID-19, including fever