Activities Museums & Attractions The Bridge at 211, 211 Bridge Street Count Orlok’s Nightmare Gallery, 217 Essex Street Cry Innocent, 32 Derby Square Frankenstein’s Castle, 288 Derby Street Friendship of Salem, 160 Derby Street Gallows Hill Museum/Theatre, 7 Lynde Street Historic New England’s Phillips House, 34 Chestnut Street The House of the Sev

We love seeing everyone’s posts from around Salem, Massachusetts on social media and wanted to share a few of our favorites from last month. Check out our favorite images of Salem from June 2020 below, and use #DestSalem in your own posts to share your photos with us for our July roundup! June brought lots of outdoor dining to Salem! Many outdoor spaces around town were

by Susanna Baird Out-of-towners in hand, I love to show off Salem. We visit the Peabody Essex Museum, we visit the Salem Witch Museum, we grab a meal at a restaurant on the wharf, then stroll past Salem Harbor on our way to The House of Seven Gables. “You’re so lucky to live here,” they say. And I am. Alone, I’m equally grateful for Salem, but tend more to the quiet area

The all-new Destination Salem app is now available for iOS and Android! Download the app to get the latest updates on everything Salem, including events, museums and attractions, shop, restaurants, parking and more. Use the app during this year’s Salem Haunted Happenings for updates on parking availability, restrooms, and special events. And keep the app all year

by Sarah Dulong As a photographer, I constantly strive to challenge myself to continue growing as an artist. When I create my own project, it is derived from my personal passions and what I find inspiring. That is how my “Dance//Salem” project came to life. It is thrilling to immerse myself in a project that is unconstrained by outside demands. While I feel f

by Evana Tamayo As an enthusiastic student of history, I seek to travel to places that are passionate about telling their stories. I have been fortunate enough to have visited many such destinations, but Salem holds a special place in my heart. Salem’s magic, for me, lies in the inspired way locals preserve and share the compelling voices of past centuries and the dedica

Fall and Halloween are a major part of what Salem is known for. This year everything is different, but there are still ways to celebrate the season without being in crowds. Businesses in Salem have added virtual programming to their October calendar to make sure that no one misses out on the Halloween spirit this year. The options range from shopping to trivia contest &#

The following is an update from the City of Salem. For additional updates throughout October and on the City’s response to COVID-19, visit salem.com: Following the first weekend of October, taking into account current public health orders and advisories, and in order to continue to prioritize the health and safety of Salem residents, employees, and visitors, the Ci

Nothing is better than Salem in October. It is magical. But this year Salem is working with restrictions and guidelines that have been established to keep residents, businesses, and visitors safe during the global coronavirus pandemic. These restrictions have led to some new recommendations and best practices for travel to our bewitching seaport. 1. Plan ahead. Make res

by Patricia Zaido In almost four years Salem has made tremendous strides to encourage active aging, provide opportunities for good health, inclusion and security, and to become even more a place that improves the quality of life for all the people of Salem as they age. In January 2017, Salem’s 5-year Age-Friendly Action Plan was approved by the World Health Organization

On October 16, 2020, the City of Salem made additional announcements regarding COVID-19 safety for the remainder of October 2020: Salem Mayor Kim Driscoll, Salem Acting Chief of Police Dennis King, and Salem Health Agent David Greenbaum today announced additional public safety guidelines in Salem in order to protect the health and well-being of residents, employees, and

by North of Boston Convention & Visitor’s Bureau  There’s no better celebration than Halloween in Salem, MA. But due to COVID-19 pandemic, things have changed. The City of Salem recommends that you postpone your visit until November or even 2021.  If you do not have lodging booked or tickets or reservations purchased in advance, don’t show up to wander the stre

Discouraging travel to Salem is completely counterintuitive to the goals of Destination Salem. Recommending travel to Salem be postponed is a communication point that has never been in our repertoire. 2020 has proven to be a year fraught with challenges, and now Destination Salem, as the destination marketing organization for the City of Salem must, however, tell you tha

With everyone’s safety at top of mind, the City of Salem has issued new protocols designed to limit the spread of COVID-19 in our community during the last two weekends of October. With limited access to parking, Commuter Rail service, and earlier business closures, combined with reduced capacity for all of our businesses, there is unfortunately not enough to do on

Witch Pix, Salem’s premier witch costume studio, is the ultimate photography experience allowing you to step into the glamorous side of being a witch. With new theatrical sets, including Olde Salem Village, set in fall of 1692, Witch Cottage, with everything you need to cast a spell, or the classic and family friendly Magick Avenue, there is always something new to

During COVID-19, masks are required in downtown Salem in all public spaces, both indoors and outdoors. Click here to learn more about Salem’s COVID-19 response, and here to find a list of shops downtown selling masks.  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 favo

Feeling festive knowing that Christmas is just around the corner? Salem has become a shopper’s paradise featuring a host of shops with everything from accessories and clothing, to witch shops, pet supplies, and even Christmas ornaments and gifts (many sold year-round!) Located on Pickering Wharf, Partridge in a Bear Tree is celebrating their sixth year in Salem! The sho

This November, start your holiday shopping in Salem, hop aboard the Salem Trolley, or enjoy your favorite local museums and restaurants. Many restaurants have been outfitted with tents and heaters to extend outdoor dining through the end of the month and our downtown retailers are all ready to kick off the holiday shopping season. Find things to do this November downtown

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 restaurants and shops that serve up traditional and unique varieties of this sweet yet soothing treat. Classic Hot Chocolate If you’re just looking to warm up with some chocolate on a cold winter day, and you don’t care for any extra to

Whether you are visiting Salem during Thanksgiving week, or looking to pick up dinner to have at home, Salem’s local culinary scene has you covered with a variety of options. Find Thanksgiving meals to preorder and see where to make reservations for the holiday with the list below: Hawthorne Hotel The Hawthorne Hotel is offering a traditional, 3-course, plated me