John's Guidebook - Local Attractions & Restaurants
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Built in 1727, in the Georgian style, The Ropes Mansion was renovated in 1894 in the Colonial Revival style. Ropes Mansion was home to three generations of the Ropes family and was featured in the 1993 movie Hocus Pocus. Now managed by the Peabody Essex Museum, the home is open to the public during weekends and the gardens are open year round.
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Ropes Mansion and Garden
318 Essex StBuilt in 1727, in the Georgian style, The Ropes Mansion was renovated in 1894 in the Colonial Revival style. Ropes Mansion was home to three generations of the Ropes family and was featured in the 1993 movie Hocus Pocus. Now managed by the Peabody Essex Museum, the home is open to the public during weekends and the gardens are open year round.
The Jonathan Corwin House, known locally as The Witch House, is a historic house museum at 310 Essex Street in Salem, Massachusetts. It was the home of Judge Jonathan Corwin, and is the only structure still standing in Salem with direct ties to the Salem witch trials of 1692.
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Witch House
310 Essex StThe Jonathan Corwin House, known locally as The Witch House, is a historic house museum at 310 Essex Street in Salem, Massachusetts. It was the home of Judge Jonathan Corwin, and is the only structure still standing in Salem with direct ties to the Salem witch trials of 1692.
The Peabody Essex Museum in Salem, Massachusetts, US, is a successor to the East India Marine Society, established in 1799. It combines the collections of the former Peabody Museum of Salem and the Essex Institute.
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Museo Peabody Essex
161 Essex StThe Peabody Essex Museum in Salem, Massachusetts, US, is a successor to the East India Marine Society, established in 1799. It combines the collections of the former Peabody Museum of Salem and the Essex Institute.
The House of the Seven Gables is a 1668 colonial mansion in Salem, Massachusetts, named for its gables. It was made famous by Nathaniel Hawthorne's 1851 novel The House of the Seven Gables.
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The House of the Seven Gables
115 Derby StThe House of the Seven Gables is a 1668 colonial mansion in Salem, Massachusetts, named for its gables. It was made famous by Nathaniel Hawthorne's 1851 novel The House of the Seven Gables.
A 15 - 20 minute walk from The JPaul, Pickering Wharf offers seaside shopping and dining on the Salem Harbor. You can also visit the Salem Maritime Site and the Friendship trading ship.
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Pickering Wharf Marina
23 Congress StA 15 - 20 minute walk from The JPaul, Pickering Wharf offers seaside shopping and dining on the Salem Harbor. You can also visit the Salem Maritime Site and the Friendship trading ship.
Phillips House is the only home on historic Chestnut Street open to the public, and it provides a glimpse into the private world of the Phillips family during the early decades of the twentieth century. The kitchen, pantry, and a domestic staff bedroom, present a rarely seen picture of how the great houses functioned as new technologies were being introduced.
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Phillips House
34 Chestnut StPhillips House is the only home on historic Chestnut Street open to the public, and it provides a glimpse into the private world of the Phillips family during the early decades of the twentieth century. The kitchen, pantry, and a domestic staff bedroom, present a rarely seen picture of how the great houses functioned as new technologies were being introduced.
Salem Willows is an oceanfront park in Salem, Massachusetts. It is named for the European white willow trees planted there in 1801 to form a shaded walk for patients convalescing at a nearby smallpox hospital. Today it's a beautiful place to relax by the shore, explore the coastline or have a seaside picnic with some local seafood and ice cream for dessert!
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Salem Willows Park
165 Fort AvenueSalem Willows is an oceanfront park in Salem, Massachusetts. It is named for the European white willow trees planted there in 1801 to form a shaded walk for patients convalescing at a nearby smallpox hospital. Today it's a beautiful place to relax by the shore, explore the coastline or have a seaside picnic with some local seafood and ice cream for dessert!
A great way to start your exploration of Salem. The one hour narrated tour brings you all around the city. Highly recommended for first time visitors. Book your tickets asap!
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Salem Trolley Inc
8 Central StA great way to start your exploration of Salem. The one hour narrated tour brings you all around the city. Highly recommended for first time visitors. Book your tickets asap!
The Salem Athenaeum, founded in 1810, is one of the oldest membership libraries in the United States. Only steps away from The JPaul on Essex Street, the Salem Athenaeum is a source for current and historical books and a place to enjoy a broad array of cultural programming. Look for the summer salon series on Friday evenings in their beautiful garden!
Salem Athenaeum
337 Essex StThe Salem Athenaeum, founded in 1810, is one of the oldest membership libraries in the United States. Only steps away from The JPaul on Essex Street, the Salem Athenaeum is a source for current and historical books and a place to enjoy a broad array of cultural programming. Look for the summer salon series on Friday evenings in their beautiful garden!
A wonderful local beach only two miles away! See the historic Fort Pickering lighthouse erected in 1871.
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Winter Island/Waikiki Beach
60 Winter Island RdA wonderful local beach only two miles away! See the historic Fort Pickering lighthouse erected in 1871.
The Punto Urban Art Museum is an open air museum located in Salem, Massachusetts in the "El Punto" Neighborhood. It exists over a three block radius and includes the artwork of many world renowned and local artists and over 75 large scale murals.
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Punto Urban Art Museum
91-1 Peabody StThe Punto Urban Art Museum is an open air museum located in Salem, Massachusetts in the "El Punto" Neighborhood. It exists over a three block radius and includes the artwork of many world renowned and local artists and over 75 large scale murals.
Book a harbor cruise on this historic schooner, built in 1939 for General George S. Patton. The sunset cruises are perfect for taking in views of Boston's North Shore!
Sail When And If
10 Blaney StBook a harbor cruise on this historic schooner, built in 1939 for General George S. Patton. The sunset cruises are perfect for taking in views of Boston's North Shore!
The Pickering House
18 Broad StreetSalem's Oldest House, America's Oldest Home.
Salem Witch Trials Memorial
24 Liberty StA peaceful space for reflection.
Food scene
Breakfast and lunch restaurant frequented by locals.
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Red's Sandwich Shop
15 Central StBreakfast and lunch restaurant frequented by locals.
Progressive New England cuisine, chic and elegant. Delicious food and amazing cocktails.
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Ledger Restaurant
125 Washington StProgressive New England cuisine, chic and elegant. Delicious food and amazing cocktails.
Upscale-casual seafood, steak & cocktail destination situated on the harbor with deck & ocean views.
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Finz
86 Wharf StUpscale-casual seafood, steak & cocktail destination situated on the harbor with deck & ocean views.
Oysters, lobster rolls, specialty cocktails & more offered in a casual joint with water views.
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Sea Level Oyster Bar
94 Wharf StOysters, lobster rolls, specialty cocktails & more offered in a casual joint with water views.
Mediterranean and Italian dishes with outdoor seating.
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Adriatic Restaurant
155 Washington StMediterranean and Italian dishes with outdoor seating.
Rustic-cool spot serving wood-fired pies, small plates, wine & craft beer to hip crowds. Our local Italian pizzeria. Thin crust pizzas and delightful salads.
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Bambolina
288 Derby StRustic-cool spot serving wood-fired pies, small plates, wine & craft beer to hip crowds. Our local Italian pizzeria. Thin crust pizzas and delightful salads.
Asian inspired street food in a casual atmosphere. Our local ramen restaurant with tasty small plates.
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Kokeshi
288 Lafayette StAsian inspired street food in a casual atmosphere. Our local ramen restaurant with tasty small plates.
Organic vegetarian & vegan fare, including soups, wraps & smoothies, served up in mellow surrounds.
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Life Alive Organic Cafe
765 Massachusetts AveOrganic vegetarian & vegan fare, including soups, wraps & smoothies, served up in mellow surrounds.
Exquisite French pastries. As delicious as they are beautiful! The macarons are always a special treat!
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Caramel French Patisserie
281 Essex StExquisite French pastries. As delicious as they are beautiful! The macarons are always a special treat!
Delicious artisan bread, pastries and sandwiches.
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A&J King Artisan Bakers
139 Boston StDelicious artisan bread, pastries and sandwiches.
Passage To India
157 Washington StAmazing authentic Indian food.
This is a limited batch cookie store. A great place to sample a new cookie flavor along with a glass of milk. They now have delicious soft serve ice cream too! Note: Open Friday evening through Sunday. Check out their breakfast sandwiches "chubbies" on Sundays!
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Goodnight Fatty
1 Washington SquareThis is a limited batch cookie store. A great place to sample a new cookie flavor along with a glass of milk. They now have delicious soft serve ice cream too! Note: Open Friday evening through Sunday. Check out their breakfast sandwiches "chubbies" on Sundays!
We love the Connecticut style lobster roll - lobster with warm butter (no mayonnaise) on a toasted roll!
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The Lobster Shanty
25 Front StWe love the Connecticut style lobster roll - lobster with warm butter (no mayonnaise) on a toasted roll!
Homemade ice cream made on-site. Innovative flavors - a local favorite!
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Melt Ice Cream
60 Washington StHomemade ice cream made on-site. Innovative flavors - a local favorite!
This is a historic Salem favorite located across the street from The House of the Seven Gables. Try their famous Gibralters and Blackjacks candies.
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Ye Olde Pepper Companie
122 Derby StThis is a historic Salem favorite located across the street from The House of the Seven Gables. Try their famous Gibralters and Blackjacks candies.
Delicious mediterranean food! We love this place for lunch - hummus, falafel, pitas and salads.
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Adea's Mediterranean Kitchen
90 Lafayette StDelicious mediterranean food! We love this place for lunch - hummus, falafel, pitas and salads.
The Roof
209 Essex StreetBeautiful views of Salem, great bar and tapas.
Flip The Bird
407 Cabot StGreat chicken sandwiches!
Turner’s Seafood at Lyceum Hall
43 Church StWe enjoy their raw bar.
Harbor Sweets
85 Leavitt StHandcrafted New England chocolates.
Hopping daytime cafe dispensing inventive American diner fare & specialty drinks in buzzy surrounds.
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Ugly Mug Diner
122 Washington StHopping daytime cafe dispensing inventive American diner fare & specialty drinks in buzzy surrounds.
Opus
87 Washington StA great bar with creative cocktails. Delicious sushi!
A new American restaurant with a fantastic menu. Homemade sourdough bread, fresh pastas and a variety of entrees from vegetarian to meat and poultry are worth checking out, only a five minute walk from The JPaul.
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Settler
2 Lynde StA new American restaurant with a fantastic menu. Homemade sourdough bread, fresh pastas and a variety of entrees from vegetarian to meat and poultry are worth checking out, only a five minute walk from The JPaul.
Produces fine, handmade dark chocolates, chile chocolates and drinking chocolate elixirs as well as homemade ice cream!
Kakawa Chocolate House
173 Essex StProduces fine, handmade dark chocolates, chile chocolates and drinking chocolate elixirs as well as homemade ice cream!
A fun coffee shop with delicious, coffee, tea and baked goods.
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Odd Meter Coffee Co
60 Washington StA fun coffee shop with delicious, coffee, tea and baked goods.
All Souls Lounge
282 Derby StreetA hip, local bar. Great cocktails!
Relax and enjoy one of their locally made beers in their downtown Salem taproom.
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East Regiment Beer Company
30 Church StRelax and enjoy one of their locally made beers in their downtown Salem taproom.
Cozy, charming place offering many unique teas from around the world, plus scones & French macarons.
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Jolie Tea Company
316 Derby StCozy, charming place offering many unique teas from around the world, plus scones & French macarons.
A craft cider house specializing in unique, high-quality hard cider made from local apples and all-natural ingredients
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Far From The Tree Cider
108 Jackson StA craft cider house specializing in unique, high-quality hard cider made from local apples and all-natural ingredients
Production brewery, beer hall and beer garden in Salem, MA. Specializing in session beer.
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Notch Brewery & Tap Room
283R Derby StProduction brewery, beer hall and beer garden in Salem, MA. Specializing in session beer.
A vegetarian/vegan friendly restaurant featuring fresh, Mediterranean inspired cuisine. Homemade hummus, baba ganoush, grape leaves, fresh salads, soups and more.
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Adea's Mediterranean Kitchen
90 Lafayette StA vegetarian/vegan friendly restaurant featuring fresh, Mediterranean inspired cuisine. Homemade hummus, baba ganoush, grape leaves, fresh salads, soups and more.
Jodi Bee Bakes is a vegetarian bakery that specializes in all-natural baked goods. The bakery uses local, seasonal and organic ingredients to create a variety of hand-crafted pastries featuring both vegan and gluten-free selections.
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Jodi Bee Bakes
282 Derby StJodi Bee Bakes is a vegetarian bakery that specializes in all-natural baked goods. The bakery uses local, seasonal and organic ingredients to create a variety of hand-crafted pastries featuring both vegan and gluten-free selections.
Culinary Spices, Salts, Peppers, BBQ Rubs, International Blends, Teas, and cooking inspiration.
Salem Spice
62 Wharf StCulinary Spices, Salts, Peppers, BBQ Rubs, International Blends, Teas, and cooking inspiration.
Specializing in wines from smaller vineyards, in various regions and that have been producing wine for generations, wines that are unique and flavorful.
Salem Wine Imports
32 Church StSpecializing in wines from smaller vineyards, in various regions and that have been producing wine for generations, wines that are unique and flavorful.
Globally sourced imported chocolates & confectionery, sophisticated flavors, handcrafted to perfection. Over 50 chocolate flavors & fillings to choose from, all individually wrapped. Customized favors, gift baskets, occasional & holiday orders available. Vegan and Sugar Free items available.
The Chocolate Pantry
140 Derby StreetGlobally sourced imported chocolates & confectionery, sophisticated flavors, handcrafted to perfection. Over 50 chocolate flavors & fillings to choose from, all individually wrapped. Customized favors, gift baskets, occasional & holiday orders available. Vegan and Sugar Free items available.
Salem Farmers Market, Thursdays only from June until October from 3:00 - 7:00 PM. Local produce, things from the ground, the sea, and more! A large selection of farm fresh goods!
Salem Farmers' Market
32 Derby SquareSalem Farmers Market, Thursdays only from June until October from 3:00 - 7:00 PM. Local produce, things from the ground, the sea, and more! A large selection of farm fresh goods!
4th generation, family run, small business in the Salem Willows, specializing in popcorn confections and home made ice cream.
E.W. Hobbs, Inc.
207 Fort Ave4th generation, family run, small business in the Salem Willows, specializing in popcorn confections and home made ice cream.
POPPED! Gourmet Popcorn & Ice Cream, located on Pickering Wharf. Handmade popcorn in a variety of amazing flavors including seasonal flavors.
Popped! Gourmet Popcorn & Ice Cream
84 Wharf StreetPOPPED! Gourmet Popcorn & Ice Cream, located on Pickering Wharf. Handmade popcorn in a variety of amazing flavors including seasonal flavors.
Witch Wich Salem
271 Western AvenueSalem's finest chocolate coated ice cream sandwiches made from scratch.
Local Resources
An important resource for all Salem events in October. Pick up your paper copy or check it out online.
Haunted Happenings Magazine #hhmagazine
8 Central StAn important resource for all Salem events in October. Pick up your paper copy or check it out online.
Favorite shops
A cool local lifestyle and apparel shop with a unique line of graphic t-shirts, custom belts, bags, stationery and so much more; all inspired by the City of Salem, MA and New England's unique style of coastal living. Check it out!
District Trading Company
131 Essex StA cool local lifestyle and apparel shop with a unique line of graphic t-shirts, custom belts, bags, stationery and so much more; all inspired by the City of Salem, MA and New England's unique style of coastal living. Check it out!
A fantastic museum shop. Books, educational gifts for children, apparel, jewelry and more. Be sure to check it out after visiting the museum.
Peabody Essex Museum Shop
161 Essex StA fantastic museum shop. Books, educational gifts for children, apparel, jewelry and more. Be sure to check it out after visiting the museum.
Witch City Wicks
302A Essex StAlways an interesting place to visit for eclectic items!
Emporium 32
6 Central StA vintage inspired boutique in downtown Salem.
Diehl Marcus & Company
11 Central StreetFinely curated antiques, home decor and accessories from around the world.
Wines and craft beers, gift baskets, lovely home goods, kitchen gadget and tools, seasonal gifts, and more!
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Pamplemousse
185 Essex StWines and craft beers, gift baskets, lovely home goods, kitchen gadget and tools, seasonal gifts, and more!
Explore the exclusive line of authentic and exotic goods at the Waite & Peirce Museum Store, operated by Eastern National. Proceeds from sales benefit the Maritime Historic Site.
Waite & Peirce
193 Derby StExplore the exclusive line of authentic and exotic goods at the Waite & Peirce Museum Store, operated by Eastern National. Proceeds from sales benefit the Maritime Historic Site.
This is my art studio/gallery located downtown on Washington Street, above Starbucks.
Address: 201 Washington Street, Suite 203, Salem, MA 01970
John Casey Fine Art
201 North StThis is my art studio/gallery located downtown on Washington Street, above Starbucks.
Address: 201 Washington Street, Suite 203, Salem, MA 01970
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A Walkable City
Most city attractions are an easy walk from The JPaul. A ride on The Salem Trolley is also a great way to see the city.
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Check out www.salem.org for the upcoming events. This is a great resource for restaurants and activities in Salem and provides updated information about whether or not a business is currently open or closed due to COVID-19.
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Fast, easy, affordable rides around town.
The Salem Skipper is a ridesharing service serving the entire city. It works like a minibus that comes when you want, where you want — book a ride straight from your phone, get picked up in minutes, and skip the hassle of parking.
Download the Salem Skipper app to your smartphone and follow the simple signup steps.