Salem is known for the witch trials and is also a fun historic New England town.
To fill your time, Salem has the Peabody Essex Museum (PEM), for kids Salem Willows is a fun arcade area, Forest River park has a pool and playground, and beach, there are a couple breweries that are kid and family and dog friendly.
Peabody Essex Museum
161 Essex Street, Salem, MA 01970, (978) 745-9500
Salem Willows Arcade
167 Fort Avenue, Salem, MA 01970, (978) 745-0251
Bit Bar Salem
278 Derby Street, Salem, MA 01970, (978) 594-4838
Really fun Arcade bar that is great for kids during the day too
Forest River Park
32 Clifton Avenue, Salem, MA 01970
Fun Park with playgrounds, beaches, pool and also right around the corner from the Hocus Pocus house!
Chestnut Street District
Salem, MA 01970
beautiful area to walk around and see old federal style houses