Attractions in Salem, Massachusetts
Amusements
Dracula's Castle 603-458-5848
90 Lafayette Street, Salem, MA 01970
Dracula’s Castle is known as being the oldest and best haunted house experience that one can have in Salem. more info mapWitches Cottage at The Griffen Theatre 978-825-0222
7 Lynde Street, Salem, MA 01970
Open mid-June through October, with extended hours in October. The Witches Cottage is a live, multi-media, interactive experience that will have you quaking in your... more info
Historic Homes & Buildings
Derby Wharf Light 978-740-1660
Salem Harbor, Derby Street, Salem, MA 01970
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... more info mapHamilton Hall 978-744-0805
9 Chestnut Street, Salem, MA 01970
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... more info mapHouse of the Seven Gables 978-744-0991
115 Derby Street, Salem, MA 01970
Also known as the Turner-Ingersoll House, the House of the Seven Gables is the oldest surviving 17th century wooden mansion in New England. Open to the public, the... more info mapJoshua Ward House
148 Washington Street, Salem, MA 01970
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this Federal-style home was built on the same site as the former home of George Corwin, the High Sheriff of Essex... more infoStephen Phillips Memorial Trust House 978-744-0440
34 Chestnut Street, Salem, MA 01970
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... more info mapWitch House 978-744-8815
310 1/2 Essex Street, Salem, MA 01970
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... more info map
Historic Sites & Monuments
Salem Maritime National Historic Site 978-740-1660
174 Derby Street, Salem, MA 01970
Derby Wharf
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... more info map
Museums & Galleries
American Model Marine Gallery 978-745-5777
12 Derby Square, Salem, MA 01970
This museum is dedicated to showcasing the best in historical and contemporary ship models. more info mapFriendship 978-740-1650
Salem Maritime Historic Site, Derby Street, Salem, MA 01970
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... more info mapGalerie Luna 978-741-1222
197 Derby Street, Salem, MA 01970
Featuring changing exhibits that represent a wide range of artists and styles, this gallery also offers professional framing services. more info mapKensington-Stobart Gallery 978-825-0022
On the Common, Salem, MA 01970
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... more info mapNew England Pirate Museum 978-741-2800
274 Derby Street, Salem, MA 01970
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... more info mapNorth Shore Children's Museum, The 978-741-1811
209-R Essex Street, Salem, MA 01970
Open year-round, this museum offers an environment in which children and their parents are encouraged to participate in hands-on educational activities. more info mapPeabody Essex Museum, The 978-745-9500
161 Essex Street, Salem, MA 01970
East India Square
One of the largest museums of its kind on the East Coast, the Peabody Essex Museum features changing art exhibits, an extensive collection of one million pieces of... more info mapPioneer Village, Salem in 1630 978-744-0991
Forest River Park, Salem, MA 01970
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... more info mapSalem Wax Museum of Witches & Seafarers 978-740-2929
288 Derby Street, Salem, MA 01970
Located in Salem’s Historic District
Life-like wax figures made in London "depict Salem's vivid history from its founding in 1626 through the terrifying hysteria of 1692" at the Salem Wax Museum of Witches... more info mapSalem Witch Museum 978-744-1692
19 ½ Washington Square North, Salem, MA 01970
Located in Downtown Salem on Route 1A
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 info mapWitch Dungeon Museum 978-741-3570
16 Lynde Street, Salem, MA 01970
"You are guaranteed a unique educational experience with a chill or two" at the Witch Dungeon Museum. Here you are transported back to Salem Village in 1692, where you... more info mapWitch History Museum 978-741-7770
197-201 Essex Street, Salem, MA 01970
The stories of 1692 are told through a historically accurate live presentation and tour, where you will walk through the forest, meet Tituba in Rev. Parris' kitchen,... more info map
Parks, Gardens & Zoos
Essex National Heritage Area 978-740-1650
Salem Maritime National Historic Site, Derby Wharf, Salem, MA 01970
Three individual heritage tours have been designated through this area that give diverse windows upon the history and culture of Colonial Salem. more info mapSalem Willows 978-745-0251
171-185 Fort Avenue, Salem, MA 01970
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... more info map
Tours & Cruises
Derby Square Tours 978-745-6314
86 Federal Street, Salem, MA 01970
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 info mapEast India Cruise Company 617-639-8228
123 Bayview Avenue, Salem, MA 01970
Pickering Wharf
This touring company offers harbour tours, whale watching excursions and private charter service. more info mapHannah Glover 978-825-0001
Pickering Wharf, Salem, MA 01945
With departures form Pickering Wharf, this company offers narrated tours of Salem and Marblehead Harbours. It also offers private charters, lighthouse tours and music... more info mapHaunted Footsteps Ghost Tour 978-745-0666
175 Essex Street, Salem, MA 01970
This ghostly tour features “eerie lantern-lit strolls” with professional guides who offer historical narratives, as well as “spirited storytelling and bewitching... more info mapHocus Pocus Tours 781-248-2031
Museum Place Mall
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... more info mapMahi Mahi Cruises & Charters 978-825-0001
200 Fort Avenue, Salem, MA 01970
Salem Willows Park Pier
Departing daily from Salem Willows Park, just five minutes from downtown Salem and departing Thursday & Sunday evening from State Street Landing in Marblehead. Providing... more infoMoby Duck Tours 978-281-9565
75 Essex Avenue, Salem, MA 01970
Gloucester
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... more info mapSalem Heritage Trail
Washington Square, Salem, MA 01970
This walking tour takes one through historic sections of Salem and leads to the Witch House on the corners of Essex and Summer Streets. more info mapSalem Trolley 978-744-5469
8 Central Street, Salem, MA 01970
Narrated trolley tours of historic Salem are offered by this tour company. more info mapSalem Tunnel Tour 978-578-9238
127 Essex Street, Salem, MA 01970
The Salem Tunnel Tour is a subject that you can get behind. Political corruption, smuggling, murder, Indiana Jones, religious artifacts, ghosts, Masons, pirates,... more info mapSpellbound Tours 978-745-0138
203 Washington Street, Salem, MA 01970
Touting itself as offering “Salem’s only authentic paranormal and supernatural tours,” these tours take serious the exploration of things that are beyond the... more info mapSun Line Cruises 978-741-1900
123 Bay View Avenue, Salem, MA 01970
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 info map
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