Salem
Spend a day exploring Salem and it will will cast a spell on you
What do you call a city that took one of the most horrific episodes in early American history and turned it into an enduring icon that attracts hundreds of thousands of tourists every year? Why Witch City, or as it's known more commonly, Salem, Massachusetts. You need look no further than the fire engines and police cars of this historic seafaring community to see evidence of it: the town logo is a witch on a broomstick.
Salem is, of course, much more than the site of a weird and deadly bit of occult hysteria. The city once rivaled Boston in size and prestige as its citizens were busy accumulating vast wealth in the China Trade.
Today, much remains of the achievements of Salem's maritime trade, evident in its imposing mansions and in the collections of its impressive museums. Modern Salem remains a busy harbor, with pleasure boats and ferries motoring and sailing to and fro. And of course witchery maintains its cartoonish presence in t-shirt shops, fortune tellers and perhaps the most famous Halloween night on the planet.
Look past the ghosts, goblins and pirates and you'll find neighborhoods with stories to tell, a waterfront with fun places to explore and bars and restaurants that range from funky to sublime.
On the Water
Good advice on your first visit to Misery Island: don’t let the name fool you!
Museums & Galleries
The Peabody Essex Museum dazzles with worldly art and imaginative exhibits
Nightlife
Every year Salem is the national epicenter celebrating Halloween in style
Hotel Salem – Salem
One-of-a-kind accommodations
in the middle of the action!