Things To Do
Downtown Salem District
Downtown Salem is charming and highly walkable. Below are a few activity suggestions we’ve gathered (with help from TripAdvisor), along with the many great options you’ll find online. For weekend tours and activities, advance reservations are strongly recommended. For curated recommendations on coffee shops, restaurants, shopping, and more, see this travel guide: https://www.jasminejorges.com/blog/salem-massachusetts-travel-guide-a-locals-guide-for-top-food-shops-and-attractions
The House of the Seven Gables
"Discover a dynamic national landmark dedicated to history, culture and community. Enjoy public programs and events, embark on tours of The House of the Seven Gables, and relax on our seaside lawn and gardens." https://www.salem.org/listing/house-of-seven-gables/
The Witch House at Salem
Open 12pm-4pm Tickets can be purchased day of in the gift shop around back of the house $12 Adults, $10 Seniors, $8 Children "The Corwin House, now known as the Witch House, is one of the few structures in Salem with a direct tie to the Salem Witch Trials and connects elements of everyday life with the events punctuating history's timelines." https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g60954-d107580-Reviews-The_Witch_House_at_Salem-Salem_Massachusetts.html
Peabody Essex Museum
Open 10am-5pm, Tickets $25 "Experience art and culture from New England and around the world at one of the region’s largest art museums. Explore the museum’s vast collections and changing exhibitions, ranging from modern art to photography to Asian art and culture. The museum campus features numerous parks, period gardens, and 24 historic properties, including Yin Yu Tang, the only example of Chinese vernacular architecture on display in the United States." https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g60954-d107585-Reviews-Peabody_Essex_Museum-Salem_Massachusetts.html
Salem Witch Museum
Open 10am-5pm Adults $19, Children $16 "Were the Salem witch trials caused by moldy bread? Was anyone burned at the stake? What is a witch cake? Get answers to these questions and more, and immerse yourself in a key piece of American history at the Salem Witch Museum. Life-size stage sets, actors, and narrators recreate the drama of that dark time, while the Witches: Evolving Perceptions exhibit explores the evolution of the witch and the phenomenon of witch-hunting. Same-day tickets are available online." https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g60954-d103632-Reviews-Salem_Witch_Museum-Salem_Massachusetts.html
Count Orlok's Nightmare Gallery Monster Museum
A spooky monster museum! "This cinematic Monster museum is one of Salem's most unique and sometimes overlooked attractions YET its also one of the most recommended! If you enjoy monsters and monster movies, don't miss this attraction! This museum is dedicated to all those who have entertained us in the world of Horror, Fantasy and Sci-Fi! Actors, directors and special effects wizards of the past and present are all honored here with a huge collection of realistic and life-sized recreations of the horror's genre's most memorable characters." https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g60954-d1456967-Reviews-Count_Orlok_s_Nightmare_Gallery-Salem_Massachusetts.html
Walking Tours
Prices range from $8-36/ticket; various options that require booking ahead https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g60954-Activities-c42-t183-Salem_Massachusetts.html