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

Salem has no shortage of breakfast spots, from local favorites to new and innovative brunch offerings. Start your day of exploring downtown with a hearty meal or celebrate with brunch and mimosas before setting off to museums, shops, and more. Find some of our favorite Salem restaurants for breakfast below, and share your favorites in the comments! Classic Breakfasts Fou

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

Alexander Graham Bell placed the first long distance phone call from The Lyceum Hall, what today is Turner’s Seafood. On February 12, 1877, nearly a year after placing the call to Watson in the next room, Alexander Graham Bell “demonstrated his telephone apparatus to the public for the first time.” There was a crowd of more than 500 paying customers in

Lighthouses in Salem, Massachusetts have served the town since the 17th century in helping ships safely access the harbor. Here are lighthouses downtown and in neighboring towns to check out during your visit: Derby Wharf Light Station The Derby Wharf Light Station, located at Salem Maritime National Historic Site, is rather unique with its square shape and short statur

  During the early 20th century, the Phillips family employed a number of Irish servants at their home on Chestnut Street. Like many servants at the time, most of the servants the Phillipses hired were young, white, single females who were either immigrants themselves or first generation Americans. By 1919, the Phillips House servant quarters were home to three Iris

Spring into your next visit to Salem, Massachusetts with family fun at our museums and attractions, new art exhibitions, outdoor walking tours, and so much more! Keep reading to plan your spring visit and to find inspiration for Easter and Mother’s Day in Salem. Museums & Attractions Punto Urban Art Museum brings art from over 40 world-renowned artists from ar

Some businesses have reopened with new policies, hours, and guidelines. We strongly recommend planning your visit to Salem by confirming hours and availability with individual businesses, buying tickets, and making reservations in advance wherever possible. Mask Requirements The City of Salem indoor mask requirement expires at midnight on November 13. While the City will

Save the date! Salem Ancestry Days return April 29-May 2, 2022.  Celebrate genealogy and ancestral connections to Salem, Massachusetts, during a weekend of lectures, tours, and research. Residents and visitors are invited to celebrate their ancestral and immigrant connections to Salem, Massachusetts during the first annual Salem Ancestry Days celebration, which will be

Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day in Salem, MA? Find drinks specials, traditional corned beef dinners, and more at these local restaurants: Regatta Pub at the Salem Waterfront Hotel & Suites Come join the Shenanigan’s at the Regatta Pub for a day that Everyone’s Irish! Enjoy Irish breakfast, lunch and dinner specials, festive Irish cocktails and beer while the Drop

When people consider 17th century Salem, Massachusetts, they often think of the infamous Salem Witch Trials, and with the exhibition at the Peabody Essex Museum, The Salem Witch Trials 1692, closing on April 4, the timing is perfect to consider a 17th-century visit to Salem virtually or in person. Right around the corner from PEM, the Salem Witch Museum is open for in-pe

As Massachusetts goes through the phases of reopening, we have compiled some answers to frequently asked questions that have been inspired by the COVID-19 pandemic. Travel Advisories Are there any travel restrictions for visiting Salem? As of March 22, 2021, there is a travel advisory in effect for MA. Visitors and returning residents are advised to either self quarantin

Follow along on a self-guided walk through Salem’s maritime history. This walk begins at the Peabody Essex Museum at 161 Essex Street and finishes at The House of the Seven Gables, covering 1.6 miles. Start at the Peabody Essex Museum In 1799, the East India Marine Society was founded as an organization of Salem captains and supercargoes. Under the organizationR

Restaurants in Salem are now offering indoor and outdoor dining, and several of Salem’s restaurants are expanding their outdoor seating capacity! Find a list of restaurants currently offering outdoor dining below and contact individual businesses to confirm hours or make reservations.  Please note, many restaurant policies have changed due to the new public health guidan

After a long tough winter due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many restaurants and businesses in Salem, Massachusetts will reopen their doors for the season on Thursday, April 1. Museums and attractions such as the Witch History Museum, Witch Dungeon Museum, The Witchery, Salem Art Gallery, and Witch Pix Costume Studio will welcome in-person visitors for the first time since

One of the best ways to see Salem, Massachusetts and learn about local history is on foot with a guided walking tour around town. Salem has a tour for everyone, with a variety of historical and ghost tours, tours just for kids and families, and even food tours! Learn more about each of Salem’s walking tours, and find links to book in the post below. Historical Tour

The Massachusetts Poetry Festival returns to Salem (and virtually) May 13-16, 2021! This year’s festival marks its return to Salem since its 10-year anniversary event in 2018, and following next month’s events the festival will return biennially. This year, a limited number of in-person events are taking place in Salem, with most events being available virtu

Salem’s shops are all ready for Mother’s Day! Find gifts for mom in downtown Salem or by shopping locally online. Visit store websites or follow them on social media for all the latest promotions and find a complete list of stores with online shops here. For the artist or art lover The Peabody Essex Museum shop is stocked with items based on past exhibitions

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

This year’s Salem Ancestry Days runs in person and virtually April 30-May 3, 2021. This new annual event celebrates ancestral and immigrant connections to Salem with lectures, walking tours, panels with genealogy experts and more. Whether you are looking to get a jump start on researching your family history ahead of your visit, or looking for ways to get started a