Salem MA

Salem is a waterfront community, 22.2 miles north of Boston, which is known for its maritime history and for the infamous Witchcraft Trials of 1692. Birthplace of the National Guard, Salem is a pedestrian-friendly city affording walking access to view historic architecture, visit world-famous museums, and take advantage of its diverse shopping and dining options. Easily accessed by public transportation, Salem has an MBTA station on the Rockport/ Newburyport-Boston lines, bus service to several surrounding communities, and even a ferry service direct to Boston. Salem, which boasts over a million visitors a year, is a vibrant city with many activities and diverse attractions for all. With a population of 43,132 (2016 census), it is the home of Salem State University and many fine examples of historic residences built during the period.

• Visit Salem Website
• History of Salem
• Salem Stats & Demographics

Things To Do in Salem:

• Guide to Salem
• Festivals in Salem
• Peabody Essex Museum
• Salem Arts Association
• Salem Willows Park
• Forest River Park
• Winter Island
• The House of the Seven Gables

Restaurants in Salem:

There are many eclectic and delicious restaurants, below are just a few worth checking out.

• Trattoria Bella Verona
• Goodnight Fatty
• Firenze Trattoria
• Turner’s Seafood
• Finz Seafood & Grill
• Cilantro
• Rockafellas
• Sea Level Oyster Bar
• Life Alive
• Red's Sandwich Shop
• Howling Wolf Taqueria

Shopping in Salem:

Many boutique shops line the streets of downtown Salem. Here are a few you may want to visit:

• The Cheese Shop
• The Peabody Essex Museum Shop
• J Mode
• Modern Millie Shop
• Wicked Good Books

Salem Schools:

• Early Childhood Center
• Bates School
• Bentley Academy Charter School
• Carlton Innovation School
• Horace Mann Laboratory School
• Saltonstall Elementary School
• Witchcraft Heights Elementary School
• Collins Middle School
• Salem High School
• Salem Prep High School
• New Liberty Innovation School

Some private schools in Salem include the Phoenix School and the Greenhouse School.

Hotels in Salem:

• Hawthorne Hotel
• Salem Waterfront Hotel & Suites
• The Hotel Salem
• The Salem Inn
• The Merchant
• Northey Street House
• The Stepping Stone Inn
• Clipper Ship Inn
• Amelia Payson House
• Coach House Inn
• Morning Glory Bed & Breakfast

Living in Salem:

• For Sale in Salem

Contact J Barrett & Company if you have any questions!