Salem makes for a fantastic New England getaway year-round, not just during spooky season. Here’s a roundup of fun activities, unique shops, and must-try eats to enjoy while you’re there.
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Gives an excellent overview of the history of Salem including the witch trials
History and Hauntings of Salem Guided Walking Tour
Make your own broomstick as the perfect souvenir
Witch City Broom Making Workshop in Salem
Perfect tour for Hocus Pocus fans
Salem "Hocus Pocus" Movie Locations Tour (31st Anniversary)
Night tour of Salem
Mysteries and Murders of Salem Guided Night-Time Walking Tour
Interactive exhibit on the history of pirates in Salem
Real Pirates Salem Museum General Admission Ticket
Fun pub crawl in Salem
Salem Booze and Brews Haunted Pub Crawl by US Ghost Adventures
Spooky Salem tour
Salem Voodoo, Vampires, and Ghosts Guided Walking Tour
Enjoy your very own witch photo shoot!
Witch Costume Photo Shoot - Olde Salem Village theatrical set
Enjoy a sailing tour where you also learn about Salem history
Schooner Fame Sailing Tour
The witch city mall is like stepping back in time to a mall in the 80s/90s.
Witch City Mall
Art museum in Salem
Peabody Essex Museum | World-Renowned Art Museum In Salem, MA
Perfect for horror movie fans
Count Orlok's Nightmare Gallery Monster Museum
Experience a performance of a witch trial and see the recreated dungeons where they were sent
Salem, MA: Witch Dungeon Museum - Witch History - Pirate Museum
Make sure to grab a picture of the bewitched statue
Bewitched Statue of Elizabeth Montgomery (2025) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (with Reviews)
The headquarters also doubles as an occult art gallery
The Satanic Temple
A museum dedicated to ouija boards
Salem Witch Board Museum
Unique metal sculptures
Herb Mackey's Metal Sculpture Yard
Memorial where the victims of the witch trials were executed
Proctor's Ledge
My experience on the History and Hauntings tour
History and Hauntings Salem Tour. Link in bio. #salem ##salemmassachusetts #getyourguide #getyourguidecommunity #travel #salemtour #salemwitchtrials @GetYourGuide @getyourguidecommunity
Restaurants
Great cafe for breakfast and sandwiches
GULU-GULU CAFE, Salem - Restaurant Reviews, Photos & Phone Number - Tripadvisor
Pizza by the slice at Witch City Mall
Essex N.Y. Pizza & Deli - Salem, MA
Good stop for lunch or dinner
VILLAGE TAVERN, Salem - Menu, Prices & Restaurant Reviews - Tripadvisor
