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Things to do in Salem, Massachusetts

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Top things to do in Salem, Massachusetts

The 59 highest-rated places in Salem, Massachusetts, ranked by travellers.

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The House of the Seven Gables 1 Historical places
The House of the Seven Gables
4.6 · 4,832 reviews
Peabody Essex Museum 2 Museums
Peabody Essex Museum
4.7 · 4,305 reviews
Salem Willows Park 3 Parks
Salem Willows Park
4.6 · 3,785 reviews
The Witch House at Salem 4 Museums
The Witch House at Salem
4.4 · 4,322 reviews
Salem Witch Trials Memorial 5 Historical places
Salem Witch Trials Memorial
4.6 · 3,320 reviews
Salem Common 6 Parks
Salem Common
4.7 · 2,243 reviews
Salem Maritime National Historic Site 7 Historical places
Salem Maritime National Historic Site
4.6 · 1,715 reviews
Witch Dungeon Museum 8 Museums
Witch Dungeon Museum
4.3 · 2,263 reviews
Mass Audubon's Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary 9 Parks
Mass Audubon's Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary
4.9 · 1,149 reviews
The Cabot 10 Venues
The Cabot
4.6 · 1,376 reviews
Water Park of New England 11 Parks
Water Park of New England
3.8 · 1,955 reviews
Forest River Park 12 Parks
Forest River Park
4.6 · 813 reviews
Castle Rock Park 13 Parks
Castle Rock Park
4.8 · 635 reviews
Salem Pioneer Village 14 Museums
Salem Pioneer Village
4.3 · 948 reviews
Witch History Museum 15 Museums
Witch History Museum
3.9 · 922 reviews
Salem Art Gallery 16 Museums
Salem Art Gallery
4.8 · 310 reviews
Percy F. Lyons Park 17 Parks
Percy F. Lyons Park
4.6 · 323 reviews
Wenham Museum 18 Museums
Wenham Museum
4.7 · 239 reviews
New England Pirate Museum 19 Museums
New England Pirate Museum
4.1 · 419 reviews
Obear Park 20 Parks
Obear Park
4.7 · 201 reviews
Hamilton Hall 21 Historical places
Hamilton Hall
4.6 · 153 reviews
West Beach 22 Beaches and ponds
West Beach
4.3 · 184 reviews
Witchcraft Victim's Memorial 23 Historical places
Witchcraft Victim's Memorial
4.8 · 120 reviews
Phillips House 24 Museums
Phillips House
4.8 · 97 reviews
Abbot Hall 25 Venues
Abbot Hall
4.7 · 86 reviews
The Pickering House 26 Museums
The Pickering House
4.8 · 87 reviews
Beverly Common 27 Parks
Beverly Common
4.5 · 77 reviews
Marblehead Little Theatre 28 Venues
Marblehead Little Theatre
4.7 · 58 reviews
The Jeremiah Lee Mansion 29 Museums
The Jeremiah Lee Mansion
4.7 · 48 reviews
Custom House 30 Museums
Custom House
4.5 · 67 reviews

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Spring and early autumn usually bring the most comfortable weather for sightseeing, with mild days and thinner crowds than mid-summer.

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Two to three days is enough to cover the main highlights, with extra time for day trips to nearby attractions.

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City centres are usually walkable, with public transport linking the main districts; check local apps for tickets and routes.

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Staying near the old town or main station keeps the top attractions within easy reach on foot or a short ride.

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Aventuro lists 59 curated attractions in and around Salem, Massachusetts, ranked by traveller ratings.

The House of the Seven Gables is the highest-rated place to visit in Salem, Massachusetts right now.

The largest category is museums, with 17 places to explore.

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