Destination Salem, Massachusetts

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Most known for the Witch Trials of 1692, Salem is an eclectic New England destination where you will discover 400 years of remarkable people and the impact they have had on the American story.

Planning a trip to Salem? 🍂 Why not book a stay at Salem’s oldest Inn, Daniels House Inn - built back in 1667! 👀 ✨With e...
08/10/2025

Planning a trip to Salem? 🍂 Why not book a stay at Salem’s oldest Inn, Daniels House Inn - built back in 1667! 👀 ✨

With exposed beams, open hearth fireplaces, and beautifully preserved paneled walls, this charming inn offers a cozy, elegant escape right in the heart of Salem. The perfect home base for all your adventures.

📍 Daniels House Inn
📸 Rozy’s Magical World

Closing out the 2025 Salem Heritage Days with some serious style! 🚘✨Join Phillips House Museum this Sunday, August 10th ...
08/08/2025

Closing out the 2025 Salem Heritage Days with some serious style! 🚘✨

Join Phillips House Museum this Sunday, August 10th for the 23rd Annual Phillips House Car Meet, where Chestnut Street transforms into a showcase of classic charm. Admire vintage and antique vehicles - including the Phillips House’s very own Model A Ford - and enjoy free access to the first floor of the historic home and the Carriage House, featuring two stunning Pierce-Arrows.

📍 Phillips House Museum
🎶 Live music by Bucket of Blues
🏆 People’s Choice voting from 12 - 2:30 PM
🚗 Got a classic ride? Day-of registration is first come, first served, with a suggested donation of $10

📍 FREE event. Open to all. Rain or shine!

08/07/2025

Trails & Sails is back for another 16 days of 200+ free events across Essex County! With so much to do and so little time, we want to help you plan your adventures. Explore this year's events here: https://trailsandsails.org

💡Pro-Tip: Make sure to follow our event on Facebook (Trails & Sails 2025) so T&S doesn't sneak up on you! The series will run from Saturday, Sept. 13th - Sunday, Sept. 28th.

Let the countdown begin. 😎

🎷🎶 Get ready to groove, Salem! 🎶🎷The Salem Jazz and Soul Festival is back on Saturday, August 16th, and it’s bringing th...
08/07/2025

🎷🎶 Get ready to groove, Salem! 🎶🎷

The Salem Jazz and Soul Festival is back on Saturday, August 16th, and it’s bringing the beat to Salem Willows from 11 AM - 7 PM! Think ocean breeze, incredible live music, dancing on the grass, and a full day of free fun for the whole family. ☀️🌊🕺

✨ 2025 Lineup Highlights:
🎺 Salem High Jazz Band - 11 AM
🥁 Zayra Pola Sessions - 12:30 PM
🎸 Albino Mbie - 2 PM
💃 Los Sugar Kings - 3:30 PM
🎷 Heavy Metal Horns - 5:30 PM
🎧 DJ Skot Void spinning between sets!

🎪 Festival Features:
🎼 Free music workshops
👶 MusiKidz Tent for little ones
🍻 Beer & cider pavilion (21+)
🛍️ Artisan marketplace
🍟 Food trucks + Salem Willows faves

A Salem summer tradition you do not want to miss! 🎵

Follow Salem Jazz and Soul Festival for updates, and we’ll see you at the Willows!

📸 Creative Collective MA

Now through Labor Day, Essex National Heritage Area's Lighthouse & Harbor Tours offer a rare chance to visit Salem’s sc...
08/06/2025

Now through Labor Day, Essex National Heritage Area's Lighthouse & Harbor Tours offer a rare chance to visit Salem’s scenic shores - including historic Bakers Island Light Station! 🛟

Hop aboard the Naumkeag landing craft for a guided adventure with coastal views, local lore, hiking trails, lawn games, and more. Want to take it to the next level? 🌙 Overnight stays and camping are available on the island!

These tours are the only way the public can access Bakers Island Light Station - don’t miss your chance!

📍 Essex National Heritage Area - Bakers Island Light Station
🗓️ Tours through Labor Day
📸 Tara Flanagan

🍹 Rooftop vibes + coastal concoctions = summer in Salem! 🌞Head up to The Roof Salem at The Hotel Salem for 360° views, w...
08/05/2025

🍹 Rooftop vibes + coastal concoctions = summer in Salem! 🌞

Head up to The Roof Salem at The Hotel Salem for 360° views, warm breezes, and cocktails that taste like vacation in a glass. Whether you're sipping a Frosé or just soaking up the skyline, it's the perfect spot to toast to summer.

Want to stay close to the fun? Book your room at The Hotel Salem and make it a stay to remember. 🏨☀️

🍹 The Roof Salem
🏩 The Hotel Salem

Tripadvisor just revealed its Best Travel Experiences for 2025 - and Witch City Walking Tours has once again taken the t...
08/04/2025

Tripadvisor just revealed its Best Travel Experiences for 2025 - and Witch City Walking Tours has once again taken the top spot! Their History & Hauntings of Salem Guided Walking Tour ranked:
✨ #1 Cultural & Historical Tour in the U.S.
🌍 #8 in the World!

Even more impressive? This is their third year in a row earning the #1 spot in the U.S. - a testament to the incredible storytelling, passion, and knowledge their guides bring to every tour.

Congrats to the Witch City Walking Tours team on this global recognition! 👏
Ready to see what all the buzz is about? Book your tour today. 👣

📸 Witch City Walking Tours

No matter the forecast, it's pool season at the Hampton Inn Salem! 💦☀️❄️Whether you're visiting in the heat of summer or...
08/03/2025

No matter the forecast, it's pool season at the Hampton Inn Salem! 💦☀️❄️

Whether you're visiting in the heat of summer or the chill of winter, their indoor heated pool is always ready for a splash. So pack that swimsuit - because in Salem, the water’s always fine.

📸 🏊‍♂️ 📍 Hampton Inn Salem

Creativity and the chaos of Cardboard return! 🛶💥The 3rd Annual Cardboard Boat Regatta sets sail August 9th, thanks to th...
08/02/2025

Creativity and the chaos of Cardboard return! 🛶💥

The 3rd Annual Cardboard Boat Regatta sets sail August 9th, thanks to the folks at Salem Maritime National Historic Site. Expect fearless captains, questionable engineering, and plenty of soggy dreams as dozens of homemade vessels take to the sea (briefly).

Will they float? Will they flounder? Either way, it’s going to be hilarious. Mark your calendars - this is one for the splashbooks.

📆 Saturday, August 9th
⏰ 11 AM
📍 Salem Maritime National Historic Site

📸 Salty Raven Studio & Event Photography

🍦 You scream, I scream, we all scream for ICE CREAM! 🍨The Salem Ice Scream Bowl is back - your chance to taste-test flav...
08/01/2025

🍦 You scream, I scream, we all scream for ICE CREAM! 🍨

The Salem Ice Scream Bowl is back - your chance to taste-test flavors from some of the area’s best ice cream shops. Try your go-to classics or find a new favorite!

This sweet summer tradition is fun for kids and adults! Check out our friends at 🍫 Harbor Sweets Handmade Chocolates, 🐮 Holy Cow Ice Cream Cafe, 💀 Melt Ice Cream, and 🧚‍♀️ Whimsy's Sweet Life.

📅 August 6th - 6 PM - 7 PM
🎟️ $6 adults / $4 kids (Cash ONLY!)
Tickets sold on-site the day of the event

🧁 Spoons + napkins provided
📍Salem Commons

Part of Salem Heritage Days, this event is brought to you by Salem Main Streets and the City of Salem! 🍧

🎨 Art and history come together in a whole new way at the Peabody Essex Museum!We’re spotlighting Making History: 200 Ye...
07/31/2025

🎨 Art and history come together in a whole new way at the Peabody Essex Museum!

We’re spotlighting Making History: 200 Years of American Art, an immersive exhibition now on view through September 21st. It features 85 original works, all created by American artists.

From 19th-century-style salon walls to modern moments of reflection, this thoughtful exhibit explores how art shapes our understanding of America - past, present, and future.

🖼️ Read the full blog and plan your visit: https://buff.ly/ZdhQ4Yn

📸 Jess Shada / Destination Salem, Massachusetts

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Make your destination Salem!

You are invited to make your destination Salem, Massachusetts. Just 16 miles north of Boston, you can explore rich maritime history, immerse yourself in the Witch Trials of 1692, visit the Peabody Essex Museum or the House of the Seven Gables and take in modern day Salem's many shops, tours, pubs, breweries and restaurants.

Visit salem.org/ for complete information, or request a 2019 Salem Guide at salem.org/guide.