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SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS

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About Salem

“Still making history.”

That’s our tagline, but it’s so much more. It’s everything that made Salem come to life, and everywhere we’ll go next. It’s witches, and ocean ships, making waves through literature, settlers, pirates and trading.

And it’s all right here. What will you learn?

 

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Bingo at Gulu-Gulu Cafe

May 1st

Stop by Gulu-Gulu Cafe for a fun trivia series that will excite and engage any audience! Quirky, funny, and free!

SKEEBALL NIGHT at Notch Brewing

May 1st

Join us each Wednesday night for some beer and Skee Ball!

SATAN SIP 'N PAINT

May 1st

Paint a Satanic scene while sipping adult beverages! 21+ event. No painting experience necessary! Instruction, inspiration, all art supplies, refreshments, snacks, ice and cups provided. Just bring yourself and your...

11th Annual International Jewish Film Festival

May 2nd

We are excited to, once again, bring the North Shore community together with an outstanding line-up of films from around the world – each film uniquely inspired by Jewish history,...

Thursday Night Regiment Run Club

May 2nd

Calling all runners! Are you ready to lace up your shoes, hit the pavement, and join a fantastic community of like-minded individuals? Look no further than the Thursday Night Regiment,...

SALEM TO ROME: WILLIAM WETMORE STORY, LOUISA LANDER, SOPHIA AND NATHANIEL HAWTHORNE AND SCULPTURAL CONTROVERSY

May 2nd

During the 1850s, American artists and writers formed a community in Rome. Among them were Salem-born William Wetmore Story, Louisa Lander, and Sophia and Nathaniel Hawthorne. Story had abandoned his...

Behind the Stick Competition

May 2nd

Tickets are now on sale to see your favorite bartenders from all over the North Shore battle it out at Ledger! Cheer on 10+ local bartenders who will compete for...

Salem to Rome: William Wetmore Story, Louisa Lander, Sophia and Nathaniel Hawthorne and Sculptural Controversy

May 2nd

During the 1850s, American artists and writers formed a community in Rome. Among them  were Salem-born William Wetmore Story, Louisa Lander, and Sophia and Nathaniel  Hawthorne. Story had abandoned his...
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App

The all-new Destination Salem app is now available for iOS and Android! Download the app to get the latest updates on everything Salem, including events, museums and attractions, shop, restaurants, parking and more.

Use the app during this year’s Salem Haunted Happenings for updates on parking availability, restrooms, and special events. And keep the app all year long for all the latest on Salem’s annual festivals, including Salem’s So Sweet, Salem Arts Festival, Salem Heritage Days, and more.

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Free Guide

How will you spend your visit to Salem, MA?

The printed version of the 2023 Salem Guide is available, order your FREE copy by clicking here! Find all of the information you need, all in one place. Download our 2023 Digital Flipbook & Map Of Downtown Salem.

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Salem has so much history, but also so much happening today. Learn more by reading our blog!

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