Things To Do
Mount Auburn Cemetery
Dan proposed to Dana at Mount Auburn Cemetery on Christmas Eve 2023!
Forest Hills Cemetery
We used to visit this cemetery all the time when we lived in Jamaica Plain.
Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University
Cambridge Antique Market
5 whole floors of glorious antiques. We never leave empty handed!
The Harvard Museum of Natural History
You absolutely have to see the Blaschka glass flower exhibit.
The Mad Monkfish
One of our favorite sushi spots when we lived in Boston! They also have great vegan and vegetarian sushi.
Wusong Tiki Bar
Super fun tiki bar with amazing atmosphere, good food, and fun cocktails/mocktails!
Metropolitan State Hospital
Once the largest public hospital for the mentally ill was also surrounded by controversy.
Hammond Castle Museum
What is cooler than a museum inside a castle on the ocean?
Mass Audubon's Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary
Bring seed- the birds will eat out of your hand!
Peabody Essex Museum
Count Orlok's Nightmare Gallery Monster Museum
Nocturne
One of my favorite stores in Salem! So pretty inside you won’t want to leave.
Witch City Wicks
The best candles in town!
Black Veil Shoppe of Drear & Wonder
Wonderfully curated goods and a great spot to take photos. Check out their other location on Essex as well!
EMPORIUM 32
The cutest vintage and curio inspired shop.
Hive & Forge
Collective of local artisans with unique gifts.
Ropes Mansion and Garden
Derby Wharf Light Station
Nothing beats a stroll down the jetty to the lighthouse.
The House of the Seven Gables
Odd Meter Coffee Co
One of our favorite coffee shops in town! They have the best seasonal lattes, and the best pumpkin spice latte in Salem.
Goodnight Fatty
Do not skip.
All Souls Lounge
Fancy hot dogs and grilled cheese with a dive bar atmosphere. All of their hotdogs and sandwiches can be made vegan, and they have great mocktail options.
Bambolina
You can get both pizza and ramen here. What's not to love?
Bella Verona
One of our favorite date night spots in Salem. 🖤🍝