Shopping
Very cute gift shop! They have jewelry, home items, candles, stationary, and much more. This is my go-to for gifts and cards.
18 locals recommend
Roost & Company
40 Front StVery cute gift shop! They have jewelry, home items, candles, stationary, and much more. This is my go-to for gifts and cards.
Food Scene
Great pastries and coffee. Has a seating area and free wifi.
42 locals recommend
A & J King Artisan Bakers
48 Central StGreat pastries and coffee. Has a seating area and free wifi.
If you love cheese and/or wine, this place is for you! They have dozens of cheeses and you can try samples of them all. There is also a big wine collection to pair with your cheese.
18 locals recommend
The Cheese Shop of Salem
45 Lafayette StIf you love cheese and/or wine, this place is for you! They have dozens of cheeses and you can try samples of them all. There is also a big wine collection to pair with your cheese.
Bambolina
288 Derby StGreat spot for wood fired pizza!
Drinks & Nightlife
This place is super fun! They have food, drinks, and old school arcade games. What more could you ask for?
20 locals recommend
Bit Bar Salem
278 Derby StreetThis place is super fun! They have food, drinks, and old school arcade games. What more could you ask for?
Great place for drinks! Has outside seating area that's right along the water. They also have a skeeball machine! And you can bring outside food into the brewery. We often pick up a pizza and come here for drinks.
49 locals recommend
Notch Brewery & Tap Room
283R Derby StGreat place for drinks! Has outside seating area that's right along the water. They also have a skeeball machine! And you can bring outside food into the brewery. We often pick up a pizza and come here for drinks.
Arts & Culture
Peabody Essex Museum
161 Essex StCinemaSalem
1 E India Square MallAn adorable movie theatre with cheap prices.
Parks & Nature
Winter Island Park
50 Winter Island RdBeautiful park with a public beach and areas for camping
Lovely park to walk through. Also has a small playground for children and plenty of benches throughout the park. We often pick up food and have lunch in this park.
28 locals recommend
Salem Common
North Washington SquareLovely park to walk through. Also has a small playground for children and plenty of benches throughout the park. We often pick up food and have lunch in this park.
Sightseeing
Walk along the wharf and check out all the shops by the water. Most are small businesses so don't feel guilty for shopping!
33 locals recommend
Pickering Wharf Marina
23 Congress StWalk along the wharf and check out all the shops by the water. Most are small businesses so don't feel guilty for shopping!
Getting Around
You can take the commuter rail train on a short 30-min ride into Boston. The scenic ride will take you along the water through Swampscott, Lynn, Revere, and Chelsea.
16 locals recommend
Salem station
252 Bridge StYou can take the commuter rail train on a short 30-min ride into Boston. The scenic ride will take you along the water through Swampscott, Lynn, Revere, and Chelsea.