10 Things to Do While Visiting Salem, Massachusetts

Bo Thornton
Salem is a city that is located in Massachusetts. It has over 40,000 residents. At one time, Salem was one of the most populated cities in America. It was also one of the wealthiest due to commerce with India. The city is also an infamous because of the Salem With Trials. Let's take a look at the rich history, and much different present, of this great city.

10. House of the Seven Gables

House of the Seven Gables is a mansion that is located in Salem, Massachusetts. This mansion is one of the oldest mansions in the state of Massachusetts, dating back to the seventeenth century. The Nathaniel Hawthorne story of the same name made the mansion famous.

9. New England Pirate Museum

The New England Pirate Museum is a museum that is located in Salem, Massachusetts. The focus of the museum is pirates. A walking tour is offered to visitors. Representations of famous pirates like Captain Kidd, Blackbeard, and Sam Bellamy are also present.

8. Jacqui Newman

You can't visit "the witch city" without going to see Jacqui Newman. She is a local witch who tells the fortunes of her visitors. She also has over 20 years of experience telling fortunes.

7. Mahi Mahi Cruises & Charters

Mahi Mahi Cruises & Charters is a charter service that is located in Salem, Massachusetts. It is one of the best cruise charters in "the witch city". Explore most of the Salen Harbor aboard a very nice boat.

6. The Picklepot

The Picklepot is a a gallery that is located in Salem, Massachusetts. It is considered to be one of the best contemporary arts and crafts places in "the witch city". The work of many local artists is always on display here.

5. Salem Witch Museum

Salem Witch Museum is a museum that is located in Salem, Massachusetts, "the witch city". The museum features the history of witches in the city, including the 1692 witch trials. A special exhibit about different types of witchcraft.

4. Murphy's

Murphy's is a bar that is located in Salem, Massachusetts. It is one of the city's newest bars, and is the type of place that is loud, and features drunk people dancing. The drinks are not very expensive when compared to other local bars.

3. Victoria Station

Victoria Station is a restaurant that is located in Salem, Massachusetts, "the witch city". This is a great restaurant with a nice atmosphere. It has won several awards, and features seafood, steaks, and salads.

2. Tavern In the Square

Tavern In the Square is a tavern that is located in Salem, Massachusetts. It is centrally located right in the middle of the city. It has a wide food and drink selection, and is a popular place to be on a warm night.

1. Salem Inn

Salem Inn is an inn that is located in Salem, Massachusetts, "the witch city". Stay in an inn that people stayed in hundreds of years ago. The inn is on The National Register of Historic Places.

Source:

wikitravel.org/en/Salem_(Massachusetts)

Published by Bo Thornton

Bo Thornton is a freelance writer and blogger from rural America. Topics of interest include sports, fitness, and traveling. He currently writes for two websites, and is very happy so far.  View profile

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  • Bo Thornton8/28/2010

    Salem Guy...I chose places that I thought were interesting, and would make nice additions to my article. I'm not knocking the other places, but those were the choices that I had to make, and I made them.

  • Jacquie8/28/2010

    For great food and cocktails visit Major Magleashes... it is a gem!

  • Salem Guy8/28/2010

    Oh Bo...A nice title for things to do in my beloved town. But why did you have to list 2 of the newest and most controversial restaurants? Those are places the locals don't go to eat... You should have asked the locals where the good food is! And you spotlighted a 'fortune teller' who recently moved to the area, and who neither lives, nor works in this town. At least you slightly redeemed your list by including the Picklepot. But next time, please take a poll of locals, so that the tourists will have a GREAT experience, rather than a mediocre one.

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