Glenna & Chuck
Things To Do
Salem is a beautiful place to visit! Below we have some favorite spots
To find more things to do, visit https://www.salem.org/things-to-do/
Peabody Essex Museum
The Peabody Essex Museum, one of Salem’s highlights, has some of the country’s most important American and Asian art collections. The unique experience of the PEM is heightened by new methods of interpreting installations, including provocative pairings of contemporary and historic art. It is a museum of international art and cultural history that the whole family can enjoy. With a staggering collection of maritime art and frequent and amazing special exhibits, you will experience something new on every visit. And being just steps away from the Hawthorne means you’ll have more time to explore.
Salem Witch Museum
The Salem Witch Museum examines one of the most enduring and emotional events in American History, the Salem witch trials of 1692. The museum consists of two presentations. The first provides an immersive look into the events of 1692. Visitors experience the drama of that dark time though thirteen life-size stage sets, figures, lighting and narration as they are witness to the web of lies and intrigue of the Salem witch-hunt.
Essex Street Pedestrian Mall
There are plenty of bars, shops, and restaurants along the pedestrian mall to explore!
The House of the Seven Gables
Nathaniel Hawthorne visited her here often and the property eventually became the setting for his 1851 novel, "The House of the Seven Gables." Although the official name of the house is the Turner-Ingersoll Mansion, the home quickly took on the name given to it by Hawthorne.
Salem Maritime National Historic Site
The first National Historic Site in the United States, Salem Maritime National Historic Site is a collection of 12 historic structures set along Salem Harbor. Established in 1938, this historic waterfront park preserves the site of one of America's most important ports in the late 18th and the early 19th centuries, offering a fascinating look into the maritime history of New England and the United States. The national park includes historic sites, such as the Custom House, Derby Wharf, Hawkes House, Narbonne House and the Colonial Revival Garden.
Salem Commons
Right in the heart of downtown Salem (and right across from the Hawthorne Hotel!), this grassy green 8-acre public park has been a common area since the 17th Century. Great for picnics, walks, and photos.