Salem Guidebook
Food scene
This is a vegetarian restaurant that could convince even the most ardent carnivore that plants are the way to go. Lots of great options even for the little ones. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, I recommend grabbing a smoothie with your meal.
240 locals recommend
Life Alive Organic Cafe
765 Massachusetts AveThis is a vegetarian restaurant that could convince even the most ardent carnivore that plants are the way to go. Lots of great options even for the little ones. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, I recommend grabbing a smoothie with your meal.
Great Mexican restaurant with lively scene. Can be busy for dinner at peak times, but it moves fairly quickly once you put your name down. Solid spot for drinks and food.
46 locals recommend
Howling Wolf Taqueria
76 Lafayette StGreat Mexican restaurant with lively scene. Can be busy for dinner at peak times, but it moves fairly quickly once you put your name down. Solid spot for drinks and food.
Red's Sandwich Shop
15 Central StBest breakfast spot in town! A local favorite!
Excellent, gourmet food and drinks! Make a reservation on OpenTable.
62 locals recommend
Ledger Restaurant
125 Washington StExcellent, gourmet food and drinks! Make a reservation on OpenTable.
Settler
2 Lynde StDelicious food. Great for date night.
Melt Ice Cream
60 Washington StExcellent choices for everyone.
Next to Gulu Gulu and under same ownership, you will surely find something to please here!
26 locals recommend
Flying Saucer Pizza Company
118 Washington StNext to Gulu Gulu and under same ownership, you will surely find something to please here!
The Lobster Shanty
25 Front StDelicious food and drink!
Brewery
Check out Salem’s newest brewery! Swing by for some beer, snacks, and a prime spot to watch the magic of Salem unfold in the heart of downtown.
10 locals recommend
East Regiment Beer Company
30 Church StCheck out Salem’s newest brewery! Swing by for some beer, snacks, and a prime spot to watch the magic of Salem unfold in the heart of downtown.
American session beer production brewery, beer hall, and beer garden in Salem, MA. Well behaved dogs welcome in the biergarten.
49 locals recommend
Notch Brewery & Tap Room
283R Derby StAmerican session beer production brewery, beer hall, and beer garden in Salem, MA. Well behaved dogs welcome in the biergarten.
Sightseeing
Most tourists have this marked #1 on their to do list. Conveniently located in town.
120 locals recommend
Salem Witch Museum
19 1/2 N Washington SquareMost tourists have this marked #1 on their to do list. Conveniently located in town.
The oldest building still standing in Salem, related to the 1692 Witch Trials.
52 locals recommend
Witch House
310 Essex StThe oldest building still standing in Salem, related to the 1692 Witch Trials.
An amazing way to see all the sights in Salem, taking you to areas not as easily accessible on foot. Make sure to tip your driver and guide!
26 locals recommend
Salem Trolley Inc
8 Central StAn amazing way to see all the sights in Salem, taking you to areas not as easily accessible on foot. Make sure to tip your driver and guide!
During the Summer the arcades are full of fun! Grab a bite or bag or popcorn while you're there
85 locals recommend
Salem Willows Park
165 Fort AveDuring the Summer the arcades are full of fun! Grab a bite or bag or popcorn while you're there
A different view of Salem, from the water! Many times are available for their cruises. Highly recommend!
15 locals recommend
Mahi Harbor Cruises & Private Events
24 Congress StA different view of Salem, from the water! Many times are available for their cruises. Highly recommend!
Most know this location as Thackery Binx's village in Hocus Pocus. This is a recreation of how original settlers to Salem would have lived. Built in the early 1900s, this is a must-see for history lovers!
17 locals recommend
Salem 1630: Pioneer Village
98 West AvenueMost know this location as Thackery Binx's village in Hocus Pocus. This is a recreation of how original settlers to Salem would have lived. Built in the early 1900s, this is a must-see for history lovers!
City advice
Getting around
Salem has their own app
The Salem App takes all of the information from Salem.org and HauntedHappenings.org and puts it into the palm of your hand. You can build an itinerary, bookmark your favorite places, and learn about exploring Salem on the App.
iOS - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/id1528186988
Android - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.destinationsalem.salem
Don't miss
Things to do
Salem has released a full slate of events for the year that can be viewed here - https://www.salem.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Salem-Massachusetts-Announces-Full-Slate-of-Events-for-2022.pdf
Getting around
Salem Skipper is a great way to get around town
The City of Salem is thrilled to bring you Salem Skipper, a brand new ridesharing service serving the entire city. It works like a minibus that comes when you want, where you want — book a ride straight from your phone, get picked up in minutes, and skip the hassle of parking.
Download the app to get started!
Book before you go
Witch City Walking Tours
Witch City Walking Tours are ranked as one the top things to do in the area. Highly recommend. Check out their website for online booking because they do sell out.