Dracula's Castle 90 Lafayette Street, Salem, MA 01970, 603-458-5848, Dracula’s Castle is known as being the oldest and best haunted house experience that one can have in Salem.  more... 

Derby Wharf Light (circa 1871) Salem Harbor, Derby Street, Salem, MA 01970, 978-740-1660, Although the lighthouse itself is not open to the public, one can tour the grounds year round and enjoy views of the historic lighthouse and the views of and afforded by Derby Wharf, upon the end of which the lighthouse sits.  more...

Hamilton Hall 9 Chestnut Street, Salem, MA 01970, 978-744-0805, This beautiful and historic structure, which is a Registered National Historic Landmark, has played host to many special events in the past, including social, cultural and political events as far back as the early Nineteenth Century, and is now available to host special occasions, receptions, functions, weddings, lecture series and more.  more... 

House of the Seven Gables (circa 1750) 54 Turner Street, Salem, MA 01970, 978-744-0991, This wonderful historic home and its grounds allow one to tour the elegant New England mansion that inspired Nathaniel Hawthorne to pen the classic novel “The House of the Seven Gables;” one can tour the house that was the Hawthorne’s birthplace, meander through the lovely seaside gardens, dine at the Garden Café, or shop for gifts with an “historical flair” at the museum gift shop.  more... 

Stephen Phillips Memorial Trust House 34 Chestnut Street, Salem, MA 01970, 978-744-0440, Located on beautiful Chestnut Street in an historic area, this Federal style mansion offers one the chance to walk through a span of history by simply walking through the house, which houses the collections of the Phillips family that represent two hundred years of New England history, fashion, and life styles.  more... 

Witch House 310 1/2 Essex Street, Salem, MA 01970, 978-744-8815, This restored house was the home of Jonathan Corwin, one of the magistrates involved in the Salem witch trials. The guided tour focuses on the culture, architecture and role of Judge Corwin.  

Salem Maritime National Historic Site 174 Derby Street, Salem, MA 01970, Derby Wharf, 978-740-1660, This site was the first National Historic Site recognized by the National Park Service, and is comprised of nine acres of land that encompass twelve historic buildings and structures along the Salem waterfront; there is also a visitor’s centre, which, along with the park itself, serves to further elucidate the rich maritime history of the area.  more... 

American Model Marine Gallery 12 Derby Square, Salem, MA 01970, 978-745-5777, This museum is dedicated to showcasing the best in historical and contemporary ship models.  more... 

Friendship Salem Maritime Historic Site, Derby Street, Salem, MA 01970, 978-740-1650, The Friendship is a faithful reconstruction of the first ship that bore the name, which was constructed in 1797, and served as a tall merchant ship for trading with East India; one can learn much about the technology, techniques and history of sailing during the late Eighteenth Century by touring this detailed replica.  more...

Galerie Luna 197 Derby Street, Salem, MA 01970, 978-741-1222, Featuring changing exhibits that represent a wide range of artists and styles, this gallery also offers professional framing services.  more... 

Kensington-Stobart Gallery On the Common, Salem, MA 01970, 978-825-0022, This gallery features heritage prints that highlight the maritime history and culture of the region, as well as offering expert framing and preservations services and consultations.  more...

New England Pirate Museum 274 Derby Street, Salem, MA 01970, 978-741-2800, The guided walking tours of the museum explore authentic pirate artifacts, and the history of such infamous legends as Blackbeard and Captain Kidd, who were known for their daring attacking and pillaging of merchant ships in the area; one will have the chance to see a Colonial seaport, board a pirate ship, and explore pirate caves that were used by the pirates of the past for hiding, shelter and refuge. This site also offers information on other museums of regional interest.  more... 

North Shore Children's Museum, The 209-R Essex Street, Salem, MA 01970, 978-741-1811, Open year-round, this museum offers an environment in which children and their parents are encouraged to participate in hands-on educational activities. 

Peabody-Essex Museum East India Square, Salem, MA 01970, 978-745-9500, 866-745-1876, One of the largest museums of its kind on the East Coast, the Peabody Essex features changing art exhibits, and an extensive collection of Asian, Oceanic, Native American and African art, as well as a selection of New England art that spans three hundred years.  more...

Pioneer Village, Salem in 1630 Forest River Park, Salem, MA 01970, 978-744-0991, This replica of a typical area Puritan village dating to 1630 serves as a living museum in which costumed guides narrate and demonstrate the life styles and responsibilities of the early Salem settlers.

Salem Wax Museum of Witches and Seafarers 288 Derby Street, Salem, MA 01970, 978-740-2929, 800-298-2929, Life like wax figures, made in London, are featured at this museum so as to be illustrative of the ways of life during the early years in Salem, with an emphasis on the infamous witch trials and the bold and daring seafarers who did so much to shape the character and history of Salem; one will also find wax figures depicting notable personages from the history of the region, such as noted writer Nathaniel Hawthorne.  more... 

Salem Witch Museum 19 1/2 Washington Square North, Salem, MA 01970, 978-744-1692, 800-544-1692, Salem's most visited museum explores the history of witchcraft and the witch trials that played an important role in the history of Salem. Group tours are welcome. more... 

Salem Witch Village 282 Derby Street, Salem, MA 01970, 978-740-9229, This reconstructed village offers guided, narrated tours, and seeks to openly explore the history, beliefs, and practices of witchcraft in a spirit of religious tolerance and mutual understanding.  

Witch Dungeon Museum 16 Lynde Street, Salem, MA 01970, 978-741-3570, In this museum, one will see the type of dungeons that were used to restrain those accused of witchcraft, as well as chilling theatrical performances that draw upon the actual transcripts of the 1692 trials.  more... 

Witch History Museum 197-201 Essex Street, Salem, MA 01970, 978-741-7770, One will hear accurate accounts of the happenings of the witch trials of 1692, with a walk through the forest and the streets of old Salem village, as well as being able to examine exhibits having to do with this confused and dark time in New England’s history.  more... 

Essex National Heritage Area Salem Maritime National Historic Site, Derby Wharf, Salem, MA 01970, 978-740-1650, Three individual heritage tours have been designated through this area that give diverse windows upon the history and culture of Colonial Salem.

Salem Willows 171-185 Fort Avenue, Salem, MA 01970, 978-745-0251, This park offers beautiful tree shaded grounds that afford ocean views, piers, bandstands, beaches, picnic areas, rides for children, a plethora of activities and great places to eat, and much more for a wonderful and relaxing outing. more... 

Derby Square Tours 86 Federal Street, Salem, MA 01970, 978-745-6314, Derby Square Tours offers a variety of walking tours that range from daylight historical tours to candlelight terror, witch and spook tours on October evenings.  more... 

East India Cruise Company 123 Bayview Avenue, Salem, MA 01970, Pickering Wharf, 617-639-8228, This touring company offers harbour tours, whale watching excursions and private charter service.  

Hannah Glover Pickering Wharf, Salem, MA 01945, 781-639-0600, With departures form Pickering Wharf, this company offers narrated tours of Salem and Marblehead Harbours. It also offers private charters, lighthouse tours and music cruises. more...

Haunted Footsteps Ghost Tour 175 Essex Street, Salem, MA 01970, 978-745-0666, This ghostly tour features “eerie lantern-lit strolls” with professional guides who offer historical narratives, as well as “spirited storytelling and bewitching entertainment.”  

Hocus Pocus Tours Museum Place Mall, 781-248-2031, Beyond the myth, the magic and the legend, lies a simply scary truth. Discover it, on this sunset stroll through Salem’s quaint streets. Join them, to journey back through time to uncover historic facts of intriguing people, peculiar places and extraordinary events from Salem’s colonial beginnings to present day. Experience this powerful historically accurate walking tour which reveals Salem’s Dark Shadows, it is unlike anything you have ever witnessed. Tours are thoroughly researched and feature limited group size allowing for personalized attention and interaction with your costumed Historical Hosts. Advanced tickets are highly recommended. Come resurrect Salem’s often neglected historic past.

Moby Duck Tours 75 Essex Avenue, Salem, MA 01970, Gloucester, 978-281-9565, Headquartered in Gloucester, but also offering tours in Salem, this outfit uses Coast Guard certified amphibious vehicles to take one on tours that include the best of what both the land and water have to offer.  more... 

Salem Heritage Trail Washington Square, Salem, MA 01970, 978-744-1692, This walking tour takes one through historic sections of Salem and leads to the Witch House on the corners of Essex and Summer Streets.

Salem Trolley 8 Central Street, Salem, MA 01970, 978-744-5469, Narrated trolley tours of historic Salem are offered by this tour company.  more... 

Spellbound Tours 203 Washington Street, Salem, MA 01970, 978-745-0138, Touting itself as offering “Salem’s only authentic paranormal and supernatural tours,” these tours take serious the exploration of things that are beyond the natural realm, with ghost hunts and explorations, vampire tours, witchcraft tours, ghost investigations, special Halloween tours, as well as a museum dedicated to the supernatural. more... 

Sun Line Cruises 123 Bay View Avenue, Salem, MA 01970, 978-741-1900, Sun Line offers a variety of cruises, including group tours, party and special event tours, dinner cruises, lighthouse cruises, lunch cruises, sunset cruises, and much more.