An Insider's View into Salem, MA
My Favorite Restaurants
Ledger is a true gem and a Salem staple. Incredible cuisine, wonderful service, and great drinks. Awesome cocktails too, so check out the bar. Amazing brunch on Sundays!
Make sure to make a reservation in advance.
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Ledger Restaurant
125 Washington StLedger is a true gem and a Salem staple. Incredible cuisine, wonderful service, and great drinks. Awesome cocktails too, so check out the bar. Amazing brunch on Sundays!
Make sure to make a reservation in advance.
The best classic restaurant in town! Great seafood, and a very historic building. This is where Alexander Graham bell made the first phone call.
Make sure to make a reservation in advance.
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Turner’s Seafood at Lyceum Hall
43 Church StThe best classic restaurant in town! Great seafood, and a very historic building. This is where Alexander Graham bell made the first phone call.
Make sure to make a reservation in advance.
We love this special restaurant! Small and focused, local menu. Amazing service! Make sure to make a reservation in advance.
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Settler
2 Lynde StWe love this special restaurant! Small and focused, local menu. Amazing service! Make sure to make a reservation in advance.
Best burger in Salem! Go on Tuesdays, if you can, for their $7 burger. Super fun bar with great tunes!
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Mercy Tavern
148 Derby StBest burger in Salem! Go on Tuesdays, if you can, for their $7 burger. Super fun bar with great tunes!
Amazing sushi and cocktails! We love the bar here, it is a super fun space.
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Opus
87 Washington StAmazing sushi and cocktails! We love the bar here, it is a super fun space.
The best lobster roll in town, hands down. Go for a fun vibe, strong drinks, and incredible tater tots (seriously best tots ever).
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The Lobster Shanty
25 Front StThe best lobster roll in town, hands down. Go for a fun vibe, strong drinks, and incredible tater tots (seriously best tots ever).
Fun vibes! Great times at Koto. Great sushi and Chinese food, plus karaoke.
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Koto Grill & Sushi
90 Washington StFun vibes! Great times at Koto. Great sushi and Chinese food, plus karaoke.
For when you need some greens, check out Life Alive! Great vegan and vegetarian options.
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Life Alive Organic Cafe
765 Massachusetts AveFor when you need some greens, check out Life Alive! Great vegan and vegetarian options.
An unlikely fusion, but amazing all the same! These restaurants are in the same space, so you can get ramen and pizza at the same time.
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Kokeshi
288 Lafayette StAn unlikely fusion, but amazing all the same! These restaurants are in the same space, so you can get ramen and pizza at the same time.
Delicious pasta and Mediterranean food. I love their bolognese!
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Adriatic Restaurant
155 Washington StDelicious pasta and Mediterranean food. I love their bolognese!
Delicious and inventive pizza! Incredible pizza and they offer lots of vegan-friendly options.
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Flying Saucer Pizza Company
118 Washington StDelicious and inventive pizza! Incredible pizza and they offer lots of vegan-friendly options.
Absolutely delicious tacos! Inventive menu. We love the fish and pork tacos, as well as the rice and beans. They have a choco-taco on the menu too, a must try!
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Spitfire Tacos
105 Lafayette StAbsolutely delicious tacos! Inventive menu. We love the fish and pork tacos, as well as the rice and beans. They have a choco-taco on the menu too, a must try!
The best Mediterranean food in Salem! Great option for lunch
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Adea's Mediterranean Kitchen
90 Lafayette StThe best Mediterranean food in Salem! Great option for lunch
Awesome and very popular diner in downtown for breakfast
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Red's Sandwich Shop
15 Central StAwesome and very popular diner in downtown for breakfast
Delicious diner right around the corner from the Airbnb. Go for classic and funky breakfast options.
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Ugly Mug Diner
122 Washington StDelicious diner right around the corner from the Airbnb. Go for classic and funky breakfast options.
Coffee, Sweets & Bakeries
Best coffee in Salem. Amazing service and unique flavor combos
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Odd Meter Coffee Co
60 Washington StBest coffee in Salem. Amazing service and unique flavor combos
Best bakery in Salem. Amazing treats, breads, and delicious breakfast sandwiches.
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A & J King Artisan Bakers
48 Central StBest bakery in Salem. Amazing treats, breads, and delicious breakfast sandwiches.
Crave
101 Lafayette StreetAnother great option for breakfast sandwiches - they also have amazing cupcakes!
Melt Ice Cream
60 Washington StIncredible ice cream! Go for the pumpkin ice cream!
It wouldn't be a trip to Salem without the cookies from Goodnight Fatty. They deliver to the house (as long as the roads are not closed on Halloween weekend).
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Goodnight Fatty
1 Washington SquareIt wouldn't be a trip to Salem without the cookies from Goodnight Fatty. They deliver to the house (as long as the roads are not closed on Halloween weekend).
We love the chocolate truffles here. They also have great ice cream.
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Maria's Sweet Somethings
26 Front StWe love the chocolate truffles here. They also have great ice cream.
Fantastic vegan bakery, even delicious for those who are not vegan :)
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Jodi Bee Bakes
282 Derby StFantastic vegan bakery, even delicious for those who are not vegan :)
Lulu's Bakery and Pantry
285 Derby StreetAbsolutely amazing pastries!
Shopping in Salem
Incredibly cute and thoughtful shop. Come for candles, plants, and prints.
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OAK + MOSS
143 Washington StIncredibly cute and thoughtful shop. Come for candles, plants, and prints.
This is my absolute favor place in Salem. Run by all female goldsmiths, Jenni's is a wonderful place to pick out some jewelry to remember your trip to Salem with. For those about to be engaged, she does all custom designs!
Jenni Stuart Fine Jewelry
24 Front StreetThis is my absolute favor place in Salem. Run by all female goldsmiths, Jenni's is a wonderful place to pick out some jewelry to remember your trip to Salem with. For those about to be engaged, she does all custom designs!
Awesome place to find classy witch-related home goods
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HausWitch Home + Healing
144 Washington StAwesome place to find classy witch-related home goods
Go here for a special handprinted print to commemorate your time in Salem! Husband and wife artist duo, making incredibly beautiful prints.
Rusty and Ingrid Creative Company
34 Front StGo here for a special handprinted print to commemorate your time in Salem! Husband and wife artist duo, making incredibly beautiful prints.
Pamplemousse
185 Essex StAn awesome shop to find wine, unique beers, and fine foods!
Lots of fun things to check out here! Find herbs, potions, etc.
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The Coven's Cottage
190 Essex StLots of fun things to check out here! Find herbs, potions, etc.
Walking Tours & Museums
This is a favorite we like to recommend. It can feel a little touristy, but it's a fun experience. Worth it! You must book tickets in advance.
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Salem Witch Museum
19 1/2 N Washington SquareThis is a favorite we like to recommend. It can feel a little touristy, but it's a fun experience. Worth it! You must book tickets in advance.
This is a fabulous, world-renowned museum. Go to learn more about the local history, beyond the witch trials. Make sure to visit the Yin Yu Tang house. It is incredible!
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Peabody Essex -museo
161 Essex StThis is a fabulous, world-renowned museum. Go to learn more about the local history, beyond the witch trials. Make sure to visit the Yin Yu Tang house. It is incredible!
Check out a unique art installation in the neighborhood of The Point. This is a special open- air museum. Check it out!
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Punto Urban Art Museum
91-1 Peabody StCheck out a unique art installation in the neighborhood of The Point. This is a special open- air museum. Check it out!
This can be fun, and worth checking out! This is a very popular attraction, so buy tickets early.
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Noitatalo
310 Essex StThis can be fun, and worth checking out! This is a very popular attraction, so buy tickets early.
A beautiful place to learn local history, and enjoy the beautiful scenery.
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Seitsemän harjan talo
115 Derby StA beautiful place to learn local history, and enjoy the beautiful scenery.
Voted one of the most beautiful streets in the United States! Go on a walking tour, either with a group or do a self-guided stroll. This is a neighborhood you won't want to miss.
McIntire Historic District
Essex StreetVoted one of the most beautiful streets in the United States! Go on a walking tour, either with a group or do a self-guided stroll. This is a neighborhood you won't want to miss.
Gardens & Cemeteries
Absolutely stunning garden close by to the Airbnb. Go enjoy your coffee by the flowers!
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Ropes Mansion and Garden
318 Essex StAbsolutely stunning garden close by to the Airbnb. Go enjoy your coffee by the flowers!
A delightful park to enjoy yourself and people-watch. During Sept and Oct, this will be a busy place with lots of cool vendors.
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Salem Common
North Washington SquareA delightful park to enjoy yourself and people-watch. During Sept and Oct, this will be a busy place with lots of cool vendors.
Derby Wharf
This is a quieter area of Salem, so enjoy the ocean views!
This is a beautiful place to go for a walk, and see the ocean! There is lots to do at The Willows, including food options and an arcade.
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Salem Willows Park
165 Fort AveThis is a beautiful place to go for a walk, and see the ocean! There is lots to do at The Willows, including food options and an arcade.
Hands down the best beach in Salem. This is a very special place to get respite from the city and enjoy a beach day.
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Winter Island Park
50 Winter Island RdHands down the best beach in Salem. This is a very special place to get respite from the city and enjoy a beach day.
Very peaceful cemetery, and also the site where Giles Corey was pressed to death because he refused to stand trial.
Howard Street Cemetery
Very peaceful cemetery, and also the site where Giles Corey was pressed to death because he refused to stand trial.
This is where George Corwin, high sheriff of Essex County in 1692, and his brother Jonathon Corwin, who lived in the “Witch House” when he served as a magistrate during the trials, are buried.
Broad Street Cemetery
Broad StreetThis is where George Corwin, high sheriff of Essex County in 1692, and his brother Jonathon Corwin, who lived in the “Witch House” when he served as a magistrate during the trials, are buried.
Bars, Breweries & Cocktails
Go for incredible cocktails and delicious grilled cheese. Great place to go for non-alcoholic options too!
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All Souls Lounge
282 Derby StreetGo for incredible cocktails and delicious grilled cheese. Great place to go for non-alcoholic options too!
Best local bar in town. This is a real Salem bar, full of creativity. Go on Friday for live music, and Tuesday for their $7 burger (best in town).
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Mercy Tavern
148 Derby StBest local bar in town. This is a real Salem bar, full of creativity. Go on Friday for live music, and Tuesday for their $7 burger (best in town).
The most extensive beer menu, beer from all over the world. Super fun & eclectic restaurant/bar. Check the events calendar!
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Gulu-Gulu Cafe
247 Essex StThe most extensive beer menu, beer from all over the world. Super fun & eclectic restaurant/bar. Check the events calendar!
Bit Bar Salem
278 Derby StreetSalem's very own arcade bar!
Amazing German-style beers. This is one of Boston's favorite breweries. Awesome outdoor area with heat lamps.
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Notch Brewery & Tap Room
283R Derby StAmazing German-style beers. This is one of Boston's favorite breweries. Awesome outdoor area with heat lamps.
Fantastic local brewery! Great space and they have a covered patio.
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East Regiment Beer Company
30 Church StFantastic local brewery! Great space and they have a covered patio.
This is an awesome cidery, where you can find refreshing ciders, and inventive flavors.
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Far From The Tree Cider
108 Jackson StThis is an awesome cidery, where you can find refreshing ciders, and inventive flavors.
Awesome Irish pub with music and karaoke! Steps from the Airbnb.
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O'Neills Pub & Restaurant
120 Washington StAwesome Irish pub with music and karaoke! Steps from the Airbnb.