Destination Salem

Add some magic to your Massachusetts experience with a visit to Salem. Located 60 miles north of Plymouth and 16 miles north of Boston, the Salem experience offers a unique mix of history, culture, creativity, and magic. Salem is home to iconic destinations including the Peabody Essex Museum, which is the oldest continually operated museum in the country and boasts one of the largest collections of art and culture from around the globe; The House of the Seven Gables, which is New England’s oldest wooden mansion; and several attractions dedicated to the telling of the Witch Trials of 1692, including the Salem Witch Museum, the Witch House, the Witch Dungeon and the Salem Wax Museum.

Start your trip at our new Visitor Information Center in the south Harbor Garage, 245 Derby Street.

You can explore the streets of Salem with a walking tour – we offer haunted, historic, and food tours – and head out to sea aboard one of Salem’s harbor tours. Shop for unique souvenirs in Salem’s boutique shops – including several authentic Witch shops – and dine on your choice of cuisine. Don’t miss Salem Haunted Happenings in October – it’s our most visited time of the year! Visit salem.org to plan your visit and request a free Salem Guide!