Patrick & Christina
Things To Do
The House of the Seven Gables
Made famous by American author Nathaniel Hawthorne's novel The House of the Seven Gables (1851), is a 1668 colonial mansion in Salem, Massachusetts, named for its gables. The site also includes Nathaniel Hawthorne's childhood home.
Salem Witch Museum
Museum explores the events surrounding the Salem witch trials and examines the times in which accusations of witchcraft occurred. Located right across the street from the Hawthorne Hotel.
Peabody Essex Museum
Successor to the East India Marine Society, established in 1799. It combines the collections of the former Peabody Museum of Salem (which acquired the Society's collection) and the Essex Institute. The museum holds one of the major collections of Asian art in the United States. Its total holdings include about 1.3 million pieces, as well as twenty-two historic buildings. The Peabody Essex ranks among the top 20 art museums in the United States by measures including gallery space and endowment. The PEM holds more than 840,000 works of historical and cultural art covering maritime, American, Asian, Oceanic and African art, Asian export art and two large libraries with over 400,000 books and manuscripts
Bit Bar Salem
Home to one of the best collections of classic arcade games and pinball in the Greater Boston Area. This is where we'll be hosting our after party.
Salem Maritime National Historic Visitor Center
The Salem Maritime National Historic Site consists of 12 historic structures, one replica tall-ship, and about 9 acres of land along the waterfront of Salem Harbor. It is the first National Historic Site established in the United States. It interprets the Triangle Trade during the colonial period, in cotton, rum, sugar and slaves; the actions of privateers during the American Revolution; and global maritime trade with the Far East, after independence.
The Witch House
The Jonathan Corwin House in Salem, Massachusetts, USA, known as The Witch House, was the home of Judge Jonathan Corwin (1640–1718) and is the only structure still standing in Salem with direct ties to the Salem witch trials of 1692.
Lyceum Hall
The lecture hall where Alexander Graham Bell first demonstrated the long-distance phone call. Now home to Turner's Seafood restaurant (stop in and try the lobster bisque!)
Salem Witch Board Museum
A museum dedicated exclusively to the lore and history of ouija boards. This museum contains one of the largest known collections of ouija boards. The inside is filled with exhibits that detail the history of talking boards from 1890, until the present day. Visitors can also learn about the pop culture influence surrounding ouija boards. There is also a Victorian-style séance room, complete with a board for you to connect to the other side. It is located in the back of the Harry Potter store.
Punto Urban Art Museum
Located in “El Punto” neighborhood of Salem, this open air museum features over 75 large scale murals by 30 world renowned and 25 local artists within a 3 block radius. This is a must see for any street art fans among our guest list.
Herb Mackey's Metal Sculpture Yard
Stop by to see the amazing metal creatures assembled by Mr. Herb Mackey.
Salem Trolley Inc
The Salem Trolley provides visitors with a narrated one hour tour and all day shuttle service through beautiful and historic Salem. Explore Salem’s witchcraft trials of 1692 or travel beyond the witchcraft hysteria into the fascinating realm of Salem's literary and maritime history. The eight mile ride around the city takes you past the Charter Street Burial Ground, the House of the Seven Gables, Witch Dungeon Museum, Salem Witch Museum, the historic waterfront area and other locations, including Chestnut Street considered to be one of the most beautiful streets in America.