SALEM CITY GUIDE

Settled by Puritans in 1626, Salem has long been a maritime town, albeit one with a sordid past. The famous Witch Trials of 1692 brought a frenzy about the town, and today the town is famous for its general “Witchiness” and its annual Halloween celebration, which takes most of the month of October.

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Sightseeing

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Boston & Salem


Where to Eat

Breakfast

Front Street Coffeehouse
good coffee, sandwiches, and soups

The Juicery
Smoothies, breakfast bowls, and more!

Odd Meter Coffeehouse
Funky options in a funky vibe

Red’s Sandwich Shop
Breakfast sandwiches, pancakes, french toast…you name it, they’ve got it!

Lunch & Dinner

Adriatic
Mediterranean and Italian food, good for date nights

Back Alley Bacon
Salem’s pork-based speakeasy. Generally only open Wednesday evenings, cash only. Check their facebook page for offering of the day

Howling Wolf Taqueria
Loud and boisterous, large portions

The Juicery
Great for breakfast or lunch!

Life Alive Organic Cafe
Mostly vegan but even non-vegans will love the food!

Mercy Tavern

Excellent bar food in a historical tavern, historically connected to Salem’s tunnels

Paprika Grill
Middle Eastern and Mediterranean plates, great for a quick meal

Red’s Sandwich Shop
They’ve got sandwiches, but they’ve got so much more

Rockafellas Restaurant
American Cuisine in a definitely-not-haunted building

Sea Level Oyster Bar
Oysters by the ocean, what more could you want?

Turner’s Seafood
A favorite of the locals, with fish fresh off the boat daily!

Dessert

Kakawa Chocolate House
It’s in the name

Melt Ice Cream
Homemade on-site daily!

Lulu’s Bakery

charming local bakery

Drinks

Far From the Tree
Local Ciderhouse

Notch Brewery
Local brewery with snacks and games


Bathrooms

Artists Row
24 New Derby St

Salem Maritime National Historic Site
160 Derby St

Salem Regional Visitor Center
2 New Liberty St

South Harbor Garage
245 Derby Street

Witch City Mall

1 Church St, entrances all along the Essex Street Pedestrian Mall