Bill’s Guidebook
Food Scene
This hip lounge is a favorite hangout spot with the locals. Expertly prepared cocktails and wonderful foods to nosh on as well.
All Souls Lounge
This hip lounge is a favorite hangout spot with the locals. Expertly prepared cocktails and wonderful foods to nosh on as well.
This is a roof top lounge located on top of the Hotel Salem and has great views of the city. Offers tapas & cocktails. Great place to mingle with friends
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The Roof
209 Essex StreetThis is a roof top lounge located on top of the Hotel Salem and has great views of the city. Offers tapas & cocktails. Great place to mingle with friends
Funky dining with pinball and arcade with spiked milkshakes & Elk burgers!
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Bit Bar Salem
278 Derby StreetFunky dining with pinball and arcade with spiked milkshakes & Elk burgers!
Great IPA's on tap out on patio overlooking the waterfront
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Notch Brewery & Tap Room
283R Derby StGreat IPA's on tap out on patio overlooking the waterfront
East Regiment Beer Company
30 Church StCouch Dog Brewing Company
Interesting selection of customized hard apple ciders
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Far From The Tree Cider
108 Jackson StInteresting selection of customized hard apple ciders
Our own Distillery with a wide assortment of customized cocktails to sample. Tasting room Fridays, Saturday & Sundays only
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Deacon Giles Distillery
75 Canal StOur own Distillery with a wide assortment of customized cocktails to sample. Tasting room Fridays, Saturday & Sundays only
A plantbased favorite that will sure to satisfy and pack you with enough energy for a day of sightseeing!
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The Juicery
40 State StA plantbased favorite that will sure to satisfy and pack you with enough energy for a day of sightseeing!
Artisan bakery with award winning Breads and French pastries for those with a discerning palate! A favorite with Chefs and home cooks alike!!
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A & J King Artisan Bakers
48 Central StArtisan bakery with award winning Breads and French pastries for those with a discerning palate! A favorite with Chefs and home cooks alike!!
Great little coffee house with custom made sandwiches, coffee & smoothie concoctions.
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Front Street Coffeehouse
20 Front StGreat little coffee house with custom made sandwiches, coffee & smoothie concoctions.
Great place for your morning coffee, a mid morning pastry or a great sandwich in Pickering Wharf on the harbor
Jaho Coffee Roaster & Wine Bar
197 Derby StreetGreat place for your morning coffee, a mid morning pastry or a great sandwich in Pickering Wharf on the harbor
Tea lovers delight with scrumptious macaroons & tea sandwiches.
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Jolie Tea Company
316 Derby StTea lovers delight with scrumptious macaroons & tea sandwiches.
This is a great breakfast diner with fun & interesting menu offerings that will sure to please any palate!
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Ugly Mug Diner
122 Washington StThis is a great breakfast diner with fun & interesting menu offerings that will sure to please any palate!
Where the locals go for a hearty breakfast. Massive pancakes & great daily specials
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Red's Sandwich Shop
15 Central StWhere the locals go for a hearty breakfast. Massive pancakes & great daily specials
Brodie's Seaport
215 Derby StFor the best burger in town this is my favorite spot!
Over the top burgers and shakes for those who love a burger that has everything but the kitchen sink!!!
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Boston Burger Company
1105 Massachusetts AveOver the top burgers and shakes for those who love a burger that has everything but the kitchen sink!!!
Great Taco's right around the corner from my place. Order for pickup
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Spitfire Tacos
105 Lafayette StGreat Taco's right around the corner from my place. Order for pickup
This is the place to go for those who are into the Plant Based lifestyle. I always feel full of energy after a meal here!
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Life Alive Organic Cafe
765 Massachusetts AveThis is the place to go for those who are into the Plant Based lifestyle. I always feel full of energy after a meal here!
Place to be in October! Popular Halloween spot right in the center of Salem. Highlighted on the Travel Channel as one of the best restaurants to visit during Halloween. Great food & atmosphere!
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Rockafellas
231 Essex StPlace to be in October! Popular Halloween spot right in the center of Salem. Highlighted on the Travel Channel as one of the best restaurants to visit during Halloween. Great food & atmosphere!
The Lobster Shanty
25 Front StThe place to go for comfort foods with a twist!
Great foods that's a locale favorite. Something for everyone.
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Gulu-Gulu Cafe
247 Essex StGreat foods that's a locale favorite. Something for everyone.
A popular Mexican restaurant especially with the younger crowd. Excellent Margaritas and affordable fare!
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Howling Wolf Taqueria
76 Lafayette StA popular Mexican restaurant especially with the younger crowd. Excellent Margaritas and affordable fare!
Barrio Tacos
Build your own taco’s from a long list of offerings. Great atmosphere and funky decor
Bambolina
288 Derby StWood Oven Gourmet Pizza! Yummm
Flying Saucer Pizza Company
118 Washington StInnovative pizzas in the heart of Salem
The Derby Restaurant & Bar
189 Washington StGreat sports bar with creative offerings
Great take out fried clam located at Salem Willows board walk overlooking the harbor.
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Clam Shack
200 Fort AvenueGreat take out fried clam located at Salem Willows board walk overlooking the harbor.
For authentic Mediterranean cuisine. I especially love their Falafel pocket. All vegan cuisine located only 1 block away from my place.
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Adea's Mediterranean Kitchen
90 Lafayette StFor authentic Mediterranean cuisine. I especially love their Falafel pocket. All vegan cuisine located only 1 block away from my place.
Top notch restaurant with innovative creations. My favorite place for an outstanding brunch located in an old Bank.
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Ledger Restaurant
125 Washington StTop notch restaurant with innovative creations. My favorite place for an outstanding brunch located in an old Bank.
Great selection of fresh Oysters & seafood with amazing views of the Harbor
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Sea Level Oyster Bar
94 Wharf StGreat selection of fresh Oysters & seafood with amazing views of the Harbor
Popular seafood restaurant specializing in Sushi and innovative fare. Great crescent shaped bar to take in cocktails and nosh on some fantastic seafood over looking the harbor!
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Finz
86 Wharf StPopular seafood restaurant specializing in Sushi and innovative fare. Great crescent shaped bar to take in cocktails and nosh on some fantastic seafood over looking the harbor!
Tavern on the Green
18 Washington Square WVintage wood interior tavern with classic and contemporary offerings
Local favorite for the best seafood in town expertly prepared!
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Turner’s Seafood at Lyceum Hall
43 Church StLocal favorite for the best seafood in town expertly prepared!
My favorite restaurant for Italian/Mediterranean cuisine in the heart of downtown Salem!
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Adriatic Restaurant
155 Washington StMy favorite restaurant for Italian/Mediterranean cuisine in the heart of downtown Salem!
For warm cookies and milk after a day of sightseeing this is a local favorite with all ages! 3 different customized cookies showcased each week. Also offers soft serve ice cream and milk alternatives
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Goodnight Fatty
1 Washington SquareFor warm cookies and milk after a day of sightseeing this is a local favorite with all ages! 3 different customized cookies showcased each week. Also offers soft serve ice cream and milk alternatives
Oldest Ice Cream establishment at Historic Salem Willows. Also make caramel popcorn & roasted peanuts
E.W. Hobbs, Inc.
207 Fort AveOldest Ice Cream establishment at Historic Salem Willows. Also make caramel popcorn & roasted peanuts
Amazing French Patisserie when you want to treat yourself to only the best!
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Caramel French Patisserie
281 Essex StAmazing French Patisserie when you want to treat yourself to only the best!
Old fashioned candy shop for those Chocoholics who can only have the best!
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Ye Olde Pepper Companie
122 Derby StOld fashioned candy shop for those Chocoholics who can only have the best!
If you love fine cheeses, Wines, Ciders and more. This my favorite go to place. You get to sample any of the cheeses before buying.
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The Cheese Shop of Salem
45 Lafayette StIf you love fine cheeses, Wines, Ciders and more. This my favorite go to place. You get to sample any of the cheeses before buying.
Local market that has the essentials. Only 2 blocks away
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Steve's Quality Market
36 Margin StLocal market that has the essentials. Only 2 blocks away
Sightseeing
Destination Salem
245 Washington StVisitors Center to get the most out of Salem. Only 2 blocks away!
Das Haus der sieben Giebel
115 Derby StWalking tours of this historic landmark
Museum of sci-fi and thriller movie props and memorabilia
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Count Orlok's Nightmare Gallery
217 Essex StMuseum of sci-fi and thriller movie props and memorabilia
International Monster Museum
A world renowned museum that has many artifacts from the Salem historic maritime past as well as contemporary exhibits and a life size home from China for tours.
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Peabody Essex Museum
161 Essex StA world renowned museum that has many artifacts from the Salem historic maritime past as well as contemporary exhibits and a life size home from China for tours.
Trolley Depot
191 Essex StTrolley Tours are a great way to learn about the history of Salem’s colonial era
Afternoon tours of the witch trials and evening tours on the dark history of Salem
Salem Uncovered, Historic Walking Tours
Afternoon tours of the witch trials and evening tours on the dark history of Salem
Haunted Footsteps Ghost Tour
8 Central StFor walking historical and Ghost tours of Salem
Bewitched Sculpture
The most popular sculpture for picture taking. Our beloved Samantha!
Historic waterfront with colonial architecture and stunning views of harbor!
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Pickering Wharf Marina
23 Congress StHistoric waterfront with colonial architecture and stunning views of harbor!
Beautiful colonial era house museum with a stunning garden with walking paths
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Ropes Mansion and Garden
318 Essex StBeautiful colonial era house museum with a stunning garden with walking paths
Hexenhaus
310 Essex StThe original home of the judge from the Witch trials of 1692
Arts & crafts shops from local artisans adjacent to Old Town Hall
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Artists' Row
24 New Derby StArts & crafts shops from local artisans adjacent to Old Town Hall
Real Pirates Salem
285 Derby StreetWalking paths around recreation of historic pioneer village of Salem overlooking the harbor
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Salem 1630: Pioneer Village
98 West AvenueWalking paths around recreation of historic pioneer village of Salem overlooking the harbor
Recreation of a colonial era ship, colonial era spice trade port. Also public restrooms available
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Salem Maritime National Historic Site
160 Derby StRecreation of a colonial era ship, colonial era spice trade port. Also public restrooms available
Boston Harbor Cruises
10 Blaney StTake a ferry to Boston for a day of sightseeing!
Daily sunset cruises with cocktails is a great way to take in Salem Harbor. Seasonal!
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Mahi Harbor Cruises & Private Events
24 Congress StDaily sunset cruises with cocktails is a great way to take in Salem Harbor. Seasonal!
A day trip up to Ipswich to tour this stunning estate with amazing views is a must!
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Schlosshügel auf dem Crane-Anwesen
290 Argilla RdA day trip up to Ipswich to tour this stunning estate with amazing views is a must!
Relaxation
Great affordable massages especially after a day of sightseeing
My go to spa for a full body massage in the heart of Salem at a price you can't beat anywhere!
Beijing Herbal Foot Spa
201 Washington StMy go to spa for a full body massage in the heart of Salem at a price you can't beat anywhere!
Historic seaside park & old fashioned arcades. Don’t miss Hobb’s homemade ice creams, assorted caramel popcorns or roasted peanuts!
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Salem Willows Park
165 Fort AveHistoric seaside park & old fashioned arcades. Don’t miss Hobb’s homemade ice creams, assorted caramel popcorns or roasted peanuts!
Scenic park at the tip of Salem Harbor with amazing views and our own “Waikiki Beach” to take in some sun rays on a relaxing day away from the tourists
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Winter Island/Waikiki Beach
60 Winter Island RdScenic park at the tip of Salem Harbor with amazing views and our own “Waikiki Beach” to take in some sun rays on a relaxing day away from the tourists
Neighborhoods
A walking tour of 70 large scale murals by international artists in the Point Neighborhood.
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Punto Urban Art Museum
91-1 Peabody StA walking tour of 70 large scale murals by international artists in the Point Neighborhood.
Clothing
For those who love to live and dress on the edge
Die With Your Boots On
The Ossuary
Goth clothing
Freaky Elegant
221 Essex StSocial Resources
A community resource for GLBTQ youth and their families
Reeser Str. 106, 46446 Emmerich am Rhein, Deutschland
A community resource for GLBTQ youth and their families
Gift Shops
Emporium 32
6 Central StCoon's Card & Gift Shop
226 Essex St