The Daniels House is the oldest bed and breakfast in the country, constructed in 1667 by Stephen Daniels I and Stephen Daniels II, a father and son duo of Salem shipbuilders. The home you see today is largely original to its 17th century First Period structure, with renovations done to keep original aspects of the house intact in 1756. The work was done by Samuel Silsbee

The Salem Marine Society was founded by local sea captains in 1766 to raise funds and provide aid to disabled and elderly members and their families, promote knowledge of the Salem coast, and to share ways to make navigation safer. One of the most notable members of the Society was Nathaniel Bowditch, who published The New American Practical Navigator in 1802 after disco

Planning a visit to Salem, MA with your entire family (pets included)? There are plenty of ways to experience Salem with your pet, from pet-friendly hotel rooms to outdoor dining opportunities. Click here for a complete list of pet-friendly locations around Salem. Accommodations Many of Salem’s hotels and inns welcome guests traveling with pets. Please note that fees var

Experience Salem, Massachusetts online with virtual programming hosted by some of our museums and attractions. Check the list below to see what’s happening online from Salem, and follow us on Facebook or Twitter for the latest on things to do from home. Essex Heritage – Heritage at Home Essex Heritage is keeping a list of virtual experiences around the regio

Easter is right around the corner and select Salem businesses are open with chocolate and candy sales, virtual church services, and more! Check back on this page for updates on upcoming offerings for Easter 2020. Salem Food Tours is coordinating social distancing-friendly Easter Bunny visits (now with virtual options!) Easter bunny visits run through April 11. For more i

Add a little “Salem” to your next Zoom meeting with these backgrounds! Just save the photos and upload them as a virtual background for your next meeting! (Zoom has a tutorial on virtual backgrounds available here).

Salem, Massachusetts has quite the film history with everything from crime dramas and documentaries to Hollywood blockbusters being filmed all over town. Salem has doubled for another setting in certain instances, and encompassed the entire story of the film in others. Find a complete list of movies and TV series filmed in Salem here and discover some of our favorite fil

Click here to view a printable of Salem stores with online shops.  

Click here to view a printable pdf of Salem restaurants offering takeout and delivery.

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 April 2020 below, and use #DestSalem in your own posts to share your photos with us for our May roundup! Winter Island Light, or the Fort Pickering Lighthouse (pictured below) was es

Salem, Massachusetts has no shortage of ways to explore our historic seaport outdoors. From the walk along Derby Wharf on Salem Maritime National Historic Site to the large scale murals of Punto Urban Art Museum or any of our downtown green spaces, there are plenty of ways to get outside and enjoy summer weather. In addition to parks like Salem Common and Forest River Pa

The Salem Arts Festival returns this year with special socially distanced programming devoted to the arts in our community. Although gathering in person isn’t possible for this year’s event, the Salem Arts Festival committee was committed to supporting Salem’s creative community and is excited to share that #ArtWillHappen. This annual event typically dr

The Salem Farmers Market returns for its 12th season at a new, temporary location at the Bentley School parking lot, Thursdays 3-7 pm June 11-October 15, 2020. This new location will allow more space for social distancing and will make it easier to maintain the following guidelines for vendors and shoppers: The market will open with food vendors only. Additional vendors

Destination Salem stands against racial injustice and discrimination. We acknowledge the work that needs to be done and are committed to listening, to learning and to contributing to the change that needs to happen. Salem, Massachusetts is a destination for all people; all races, all backgrounds, and all lifestyles. The Salem of today is inspired by its dark history whe

We’re joining the Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism and the North of Boston CVB in sharing #PostcardsfromMA! Download the postcards below to share on social media or to print, and remember to use #PostcardsfromMA and #DestSalem in your posts.

Race Amity Day celebrates the tradition of cross-racial friendships while sharing stories of friendships that bridge the racial divide with activities and programming. Typically held in person at David S. Lynch Park in Beverly, this year’s events will be held virtually via Zoom and all are invited to participate! The day will be filled with events that promote cro

The City of Salem has released a “Salem Together Pledge” to promote the shared responsibility required to keep residents, employees, and visitors healthy as businesses begin to reopen after the shutdown caused by COVID-19. The Pledge clearly states the commitment being made by businesses to follow sector specific guidelines set out by the Massachusetts Reopening Task Fo

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 May 2020 below, and use #DestSalem in your own posts to share your photos with us for our June roundup! May brought the start of sailing season, and we’re excited to experience Salem

Summer in Salem, Massachusetts comes with new ice cream to try around every corner! From rich hot fudge sundaes to coconut milk-based vegan treats, we’re sharing some of our favorite places to cool off with something sweet in Salem. Maria’s Sweet Somethings, 26 Front Street Maria’s Sweet Somethings is the perfect spot to break from shopping along Front

  A self-guided audio tour focusing on Salem’s African American history is available for download on your mobile device. Sponsored by Voices Against Injustice, the tour makes up one achievement of Salem’s taskforce for confronting racism, who support initiatives towards making the narratives of remarkable African Americans from Salem’s history more accessible to bo