Things To Do Near Salem Maritime National Historic Site
You can visit the replica of the Friendship, a ship built between 1796-1797 that brought goods to New England. Get up close to the Derby Wharf Light Station that lit the way for sailors entering Salem Harbor. Visit the House of the Seven Gables that was made famous by Nathanial Hawthorne. Watch reenactments of the Salem Witch Trials. Get your fortune told by a psychic. Or experience the dark side of the town's history with a walking tour of notorious murders in Salem.
Hiking Trails
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Forest River Conservation Area
Enjoy views of the Forest River, Massabeguash Marsh, and Heron Pond along this hiking trail. This conservation area is a part of the Marblehead Conservancy, where you will find several tidal ponds tucked between woodlands and along the coastline. Have fun in this birdwatcher's paradise.
Location
408 Loring Ave, Salem, MA 01970
Length
1.5 miles
Intensity
Easy
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Marblehead Rail-Trail
The Y-shaped Marblehead Rail-Trail connects the historic towns of Marblehead and Salem. Along the trail, you will find ocean views, woodlands, marshes, and lots of history. Be sure to stop for a moment at Harbor Glade for a view of the shore.
Location
Bessom St and Heritage Way in Marblehead, Beach Bluff Ave and Manton Rd in Swampscott, and Canal Street in Salem
Length
4 miles
Intensity
Easy
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Salem Woods
Take a hike through scenic Salem Woods, 160 acres of wetlands, woods, and a meadow. The nature trail includes two bridges to cross over marshy water. Look to find several species of birds, and be sure to keep an eye out for raccoons, deer, and wild turkeys.
Location
Wilson St., Salem, MA 01970
Length
2.3 miles
Intensity
Moderate
Sightseeing
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Friendship of Salem
Visit the 171-ft replica of Friendship, an East Indian merchant ship that was launched in 1797. The original Friendship carried staples like sugar, cheese, coffee, salt, pepper, and other spices back to the United States before it was captured by the British during the War of 1812.
Location
160 Derby St., Salem, MA 01970
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Narbonne House
Built in 1675, the Narbonne House is an excellent example of a middle-class home in the 17th and 18th centuries. Part of the building is the original house, including the chimney.
Location
71 Essex St., Salem, MA 01970
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Statue of Samantha Stevens
This Bewitched statue of Samantha Stevens is one of the most photographed landmarks in Salem. The statue was erected in 2005 in honor of the show that filmed several episodes in Salem after a fire broke out in their Hollywood Studios.
Location
235 Essex St., Salem, MA 01970
Museums
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Gallows Hill Museum/Theatre
Immerse yourself in an interactive experience that retells the hysteria of the Salem Witch Trials. There is also an interactive museum as well as both walking and trolley tours.
Location
7 Lynde St., Salem, MA 01970
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House of the Seven Gables
Here, you will find the house made famous by Nathanial Hawthorne. Known for its seven gables, the house was built in 1668 for Captain John Turner, whose family lived there for three generations. The house became a museum in 1910.
Location
115 Derby St., Salem, MA 01970
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Peabody Essex Museum
It is the oldest continuously operating museum in the United States. The museum was originally started as the East India Marine Society made up of sea captains from Salem who collected artifacts while circumnavigating ships beyond the Cape of Good Hope. The society later became the Peabody Museum that merged with the Essex Institute.
Location
161 Essex St., Salem, MA 01970
Nearby Shops and Restaurants
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Beverly Bees
Beverly Beessells honey and beeswax products. You can watch them make candles from beeswax, learn about bees, beekeeping, and how they work to save honeybees. Their award-winning honey comes from the bees they care for.
Location
24 New Derby St., Salem, MA 01970
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Modern Millie
Modern Millie is a women's dress shop that specializes in vintage-inspired reproduction clothing and accessories. They have a full range of sizes that run from XXS – 4X. Accessories include everything from handbags to jewelry.
Location
3 Central St., Salem, MA 01970
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Flying Saucer Pizza
Enjoy gourmet pizzas and New England draught beer inside this sci-fi pizzeria haven. These New York-style pizzas can be made any way you like. From vegan cheese and gluten-free to pizza with pickles and bacon, Flying Saucer Pizza has something to please everyone.
Location
118 Washington St., Salem, MA 01970
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Turner's Seafood at Lyceum Hall
Savor fresh fish and a bowl of New England Clam Chowder at Turner's Seafood Grill & Market. Here, you'll find Jonah Crab Cakes, Finnan Haddie, Lobster Risotto Cake, and Oysters Rockefella, along with a host of other seafood dishes at historic Lyceum Hall.
Location
43 Church St., Salem, MA 01970
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Village Tavern
Play some pool, drink some beer and have a burger with some avocado fries at Village Tavern, where they also serve "America's Best Steak Tips. Period!" Afterward, throw darts and play air hockey, skee ball, retro video games, or pool in the game room.
Location
Location: 168 Essex St., Salem, MA 01970