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Top 10 Salem—To Do
Peabody Essex Museum (PEM) is one of Top 10 Salem—To Do.

1. Peabody Essex Museum (PEM)

8.8
161 Essex St (at New Liberty St.), Salem, MA
Art Gallery · Downtown Salem · 61 tips and reviews

John M.John Magnifico: America's oldest continuously running art museum. Lots of American art, folk art, maritime art, as well as a great poster collection, and the famous Chinese House. Rotating exhibits seasonally.

Red's Sandwich Shop is one of Top 10 Salem—To Do.

2. Red's Sandwich Shop

8.5
15 Central St, Salem, MA
Breakfast Spot · Downtown Salem · 74 tips and reviews

John M.John Magnifico: Red's is a Salem staple. People flock here for a good, cheap, fast breakfast, scratch tickets, and friendly service. No wonder why it gets all those "Best of" awards.

Pickering Wharf is one of Top 10 Salem—To Do.

3. Pickering Wharf

23 Congress St (Derby Street), Salem, MA
Harbor or Marina · Downtown Salem · 13 tips and reviews

John M.John Magnifico: Lots of Waterfront shops, restaurants. Connects the Salem Harborwalk to the National Maritime Historic Site

Salem Night Tours is one of Top 10 Salem—To Do.

4. Salem Night Tours

7.1
Essex St, Salem, MA
Arts and Entertainment · Downtown Salem · 3 tips and reviews

John M.John Magnifico: Learn about the history of Salem on a walking, candlelight guided tour. You might see a ghost!

Salem Maritime National Site is one of Top 10 Salem—To Do.

5. Salem Maritime National Site

8.8
160 Derby St (at Orange St.), Salem, MA
History Museum · 18 tips and reviews

John M.John Magnifico: The nation's first maritime historic site is a beautiful waterfront area including Derby Wharf, The Friendship, great views, boat building, and many seasonal events.

Salem Willows Park is one of Top 10 Salem—To Do.

6. Salem Willows Park

8.6
167 Fort Ave, Salem, MA
Amusement Park · 37 tips and reviews

John M.John Magnifico: Historic amusement park! Some of the classic rides are still working! Of course, there's an arcade midway, fare faire (famed American chop suey sandwich for something like $2.76) .

Salem Ferry is one of Top 10 Salem—To Do.

7. Salem Ferry

10 Blaney St, Salem, MA
Boat or Ferry · 8 tips and reviews

John M.John Magnifico: Boston to Salem. Gets you here in about 45 minutes. Enjoy the ride. Breakfast served in the morning. Full bar open in the evening.

The Burying Point is one of Top 10 Salem—To Do.

8. The Burying Point

Charter St. (at Liberty St.), Salem, MA
Cemetery · Downtown Salem · 5 tips and reviews
Salem Common is one of Top 10 Salem—To Do.

9. Salem Common

9.1
Washington Square (Winter street), Salem, MA
Park · 16 tips and reviews

John M.John Magnifico: America's second oldest public park! Boston Common is the first.

Witch House is one of Top 10 Salem—To Do.

10. Witch House

7.8
310 1/2 Essex St. (at Route 114), Salem, MA
History Museum · 25 tips and reviews
Witch History Museum is one of Top 10 Salem—To Do.

11. Witch History Museum

6.1
197 Essex St, Salem, MA
Museum · Downtown Salem · 13 tips and reviews
Witch Dungeon Museum is one of Top 10 Salem—To Do.

12. Witch Dungeon Museum

6.8
16 Lynde St, Salem, MA
History Museum · Downtown Salem · 16 tips and reviews
The House of the Seven Gables is one of Top 10 Salem—To Do.

13. The House of the Seven Gables

8.7
115 Derby St, Salem, MA
Museum · 42 tips and reviews
The Rebecca Nurse Homestead is one of Top 10 Salem—To Do.

14. The Rebecca Nurse Homestead

8.5
149 Pine St (at Adams St.), Danvers, MA
History Museum · 6 tips and reviews
Gulu-Gulu Café is one of Top 10 Salem—To Do.

15. Gulu-Gulu Café

8.7
247 Essex St, Salem, MA
Coffee Shop · Downtown Salem · 126 tips and reviews