Located along the Salem Harbor Walk, Notch is a great place to relax during your free time. Just a few steps from the Salem Waterfront Hotel and a short walk from downtown Salem, it's all convenient to stop by.
With lots of small shops and restaurants, the Essex Street Pedestrian Mall is a great way to enjoy the weekend in Salem. Since it will be late September, it will also be the first weekend of the Haunted Happenings Outdoor Marketplace
The Peabody Essex Museum is the oldest continuosly operating museum in the United States, and it's a perfect place to spend the afternoon if you are looking for something more casual.
If you have time in downtown Boston and are looking for a bite to eat or to enjoy some shopping, Quincy Market is a must. Easy to get to on public transit and with hundreds of shops and food vendors, Quincy Market has something to appeal to everyone!
If you have more time in Boston, the Freedom Trail is a wonderful way to spend your day. The 2.5 mile path takes you through the heart of Boston and past some of our nation's most historic landmarks.