Guidebook for Salem
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The home that inspired Nathaniel Hawthorne's "House of Seven Gables" has excellent tours that will interest children and adults alike.
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The House of the Seven Gables
115 Derby StThe home that inspired Nathaniel Hawthorne's "House of Seven Gables" has excellent tours that will interest children and adults alike.
Very well-run National Park provides free tours of the Custom House (where Nathaniel Hawthorne once worked), the Friendship, and information at the Orientation Center.
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Salem Custom House
176 Derby StVery well-run National Park provides free tours of the Custom House (where Nathaniel Hawthorne once worked), the Friendship, and information at the Orientation Center.
Beaches, a historic fort, and some hiking trails, and also hosts some festivals in the summer time.
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Winter Island/Waikiki Beach
60 Winter Island RdBeaches, a historic fort, and some hiking trails, and also hosts some festivals in the summer time.
Great live music through the week, Sunday brunch, and a good beer selection.
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Mercy Tavern
148 Derby StGreat live music through the week, Sunday brunch, and a good beer selection.
A world-class museum that specializes in eastern Asian art, has excellent rotating exhibits, and also has wonderful activities for children. Highly recommended on any day, but especially on rainy days
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Peabody Essex Museum
161 Essex StA world-class museum that specializes in eastern Asian art, has excellent rotating exhibits, and also has wonderful activities for children. Highly recommended on any day, but especially on rainy days
A free tour that gives an interesting and informative look at Salem's maritime history. There is also a small beach and a lighthouse. The wharf hosts the 4th of July fireworks and numerous festivals.
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Friendship of Salem
A free tour that gives an interesting and informative look at Salem's maritime history. There is also a small beach and a lighthouse. The wharf hosts the 4th of July fireworks and numerous festivals.
The Salem Common hosts numerous music events throughout the summer, and is also a great place to run, read a book, have a picnic, or just hang out.
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Salem Common
North Washington SquareThe Salem Common hosts numerous music events throughout the summer, and is also a great place to run, read a book, have a picnic, or just hang out.
Artisan bakery with excellent coffee, tea, pastries, and sandwiches.
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A & J King Artisan Bakers
48 Central StArtisan bakery with excellent coffee, tea, pastries, and sandwiches.
The original town hall of Salem, now the home of the free Salem Museum. This museum is the most accurate look at what Salem was like throughout history.
Salem City Hall
93 Washington StThe original town hall of Salem, now the home of the free Salem Museum. This museum is the most accurate look at what Salem was like throughout history.
Food Scene
Unbelievably good Mexican food. The margaritas are highly recommended.
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Howling Wolf Taqueria
76 Lafayette StUnbelievably good Mexican food. The margaritas are highly recommended.
Gulu-Gulu Cafe
247 Essex StFantastic sandwiches and a great beer selection.
The clam chowder comes highly recommended, and they have a great atmosphere for watching sports.
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Witch's Brew Cafe
156 Derby StThe clam chowder comes highly recommended, and they have a great atmosphere for watching sports.
Shopping
A slice of 1950s Americana, the Willows has two different arcades, some small rides for children, and beautiful ocean views.
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Salem Willows Park
165 Fort AveA slice of 1950s Americana, the Willows has two different arcades, some small rides for children, and beautiful ocean views.
A perfect place to grab unique souvenirs and home decorations.
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Roost & Company
40 Front StA perfect place to grab unique souvenirs and home decorations.
Excellent homemade ice cream, just a 1/2 block away.
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Captain Dusty's Ice Cream
143 Derby StExcellent homemade ice cream, just a 1/2 block away.
Drinks & Nightlife
Waterfront dining with excellent seafood and cocktails. Monday through Thursday, they have $1 oysters.
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Finz
86 Wharf StWaterfront dining with excellent seafood and cocktails. Monday through Thursday, they have $1 oysters.
Specializing in tapas and other "small plates", Opus has an excellent cocktail and wine list.
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Opus
87 Washington StSpecializing in tapas and other "small plates", Opus has an excellent cocktail and wine list.