Guidebook for Salem
Essentials
Small, family-owned local grocery/convenience store. A staple of downtown Salem, with very cheap deli prices and also a very small selection of beer/wine available.
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Steve's Quality Market
36 Margin StSmall, family-owned local grocery/convenience store. A staple of downtown Salem, with very cheap deli prices and also a very small selection of beer/wine available.
Medium size grocery store. 10-15 minute walk. Other amenities in same plaza.
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Crosby's Marketplace
62 Central StMedium size grocery store. 10-15 minute walk. Other amenities in same plaza.
By far the least expensive of the large, grocery store chains on the North Shore and the organics selection at this branch is comparable to Shaws and StopnShop.
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Market Basket
227 Highland AveBy far the least expensive of the large, grocery store chains on the North Shore and the organics selection at this branch is comparable to Shaws and StopnShop.
Everything Else
The transportation hub of Salem, you can take the public bus, commuter rail, or taxi cabs to anywhere on the North Shore, and link to the South (Boston) or North (Cape Ann) via the Rail or Bus.
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Salem station
252 Bridge StThe transportation hub of Salem, you can take the public bus, commuter rail, or taxi cabs to anywhere on the North Shore, and link to the South (Boston) or North (Cape Ann) via the Rail or Bus.
Nice, cool way to get to Salem from Boston (from Long Wharf/Aquarium) or to Boston from Salem.
1 Hour ride on this very fast ferry.
Bar available on board as well.
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Salem Ferry
10 Blaney StNice, cool way to get to Salem from Boston (from Long Wharf/Aquarium) or to Boston from Salem.
1 Hour ride on this very fast ferry.
Bar available on board as well.
Food Scene
Starbucks
211 Washington StStarbucks!
Great dining overlooking the water. I recommend trying the scallops wrapped in bacon - they're great!
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Victoria's Station & Vic's Boathouse
86 Wharf StGreat dining overlooking the water. I recommend trying the scallops wrapped in bacon - they're great!
Finz
86 Wharf StDining on the waterfront.
Red's Sandwich Shop
15 Central StGreat basic lunch fare. A longtime staple of Salem.
Great hipster-esque sandwich and coffee shop. Live music on certain evenings as well.
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Gulu-Gulu Cafe
247 Essex StGreat hipster-esque sandwich and coffee shop. Live music on certain evenings as well.
Great coffeehouse with a wonderful selection of pastries, freshly squeezed orange juice, teas, and excellent attention and service.
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Jaho Coffee Roaster & Wine Bar
197 Derby StGreat coffeehouse with a wonderful selection of pastries, freshly squeezed orange juice, teas, and excellent attention and service.
A Mano Italian Kitchen
62 Wharf StNice, classy restaurant near Pickering Wharf.
Sightseeing
Great Architecture, a variety of interesting & contemporary exhibitions, and most importantly, learn about Salem's heyday as one of America's greatest ports.
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Peabody Essex Museum
161 Essex StGreat Architecture, a variety of interesting & contemporary exhibitions, and most importantly, learn about Salem's heyday as one of America's greatest ports.
A must see in Salem.
The seven gabled historic mansion was the subject of a novel by renowned Salem writer, Nathanial Hawthorne (author of the Scarlet Letter). See the beautiful seaside gardens.
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Das Haus der sieben Giebel
115 Derby StA must see in Salem.
The seven gabled historic mansion was the subject of a novel by renowned Salem writer, Nathanial Hawthorne (author of the Scarlet Letter). See the beautiful seaside gardens.
Learn about Salem's history as one of the greatest trading ports in America in the East India Trade route.
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Salem Maritime National Historic Site
160 Derby StLearn about Salem's history as one of the greatest trading ports in America in the East India Trade route.
Salem Custom House
176 Derby StThe Custom House of Salem's once busy and lively port.
Salem Witch Museum
19 1/2 N Washington SquareSalem's longstanding Witch Museum.
Watch a re-enactment of the witch trials on stage, and afterwards learn about the trials that led to the (lamentable) execution of 16 individuals.
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Witch Dungeon Museum
16 Lynde StWatch a re-enactment of the witch trials on stage, and afterwards learn about the trials that led to the (lamentable) execution of 16 individuals.
Shopping
Great new and used clothing and accessories for women. Very hip shop.
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Modern Millie
3 Central StGreat new and used clothing and accessories for women. Very hip shop.
Pamplemousse
185 Essex StGreat shop with funky kitchen wares, wine and cheese.
Entertainment & Activities
Wonderful park on the seaside with a vintage arcade for kids and plenty of food. Great for the summertime. Great for the kids,dogs, and adults. Beautiful views and as the name implies great willows.
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Salem Willows Park
165 Fort AveWonderful park on the seaside with a vintage arcade for kids and plenty of food. Great for the summertime. Great for the kids,dogs, and adults. Beautiful views and as the name implies great willows.
Wonderful, large green space right on the water's edge, with Salem's public outdoor pool and small beach. The park is great for taking kids swimming at the pool for the day, and bbqs & outdoors.
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Forest River Park
32 Clifton AveWonderful, large green space right on the water's edge, with Salem's public outdoor pool and small beach. The park is great for taking kids swimming at the pool for the day, and bbqs & outdoors.
Arts & Culture
Classic, independent cinema featuring contemporary films and Salem's annual film fest.
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CinemaSalem
1 E India Square MallClassic, independent cinema featuring contemporary films and Salem's annual film fest.