Food scene
Master makers of all things crusty and buttery, stop by for a flaky apple tart or cinnamon bun, then fill your arms with as many rustic loaves of sourdough and baguettes as you can possibly tote home.
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A&J King Artisan Bakers
139 Boston StMaster makers of all things crusty and buttery, stop by for a flaky apple tart or cinnamon bun, then fill your arms with as many rustic loaves of sourdough and baguettes as you can possibly tote home.
Shopping
The Coven's Cottage is a witchcraft shop focused on the Norse, Germanic, Celtic and nature-based traditions, including products for many different pagan paths.
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The Coven's Cottage
190 Essex StThe Coven's Cottage is a witchcraft shop focused on the Norse, Germanic, Celtic and nature-based traditions, including products for many different pagan paths.
A collection of over thirty New England artisans and curators, each with one of kind hand-crafted pieces.
Hive & Forge
30 Church StA collection of over thirty New England artisans and curators, each with one of kind hand-crafted pieces.
Inspired by everything from Walt Disney to Belle Epoch-era Parisian Metro signs, they strive to create an environment that brings traditional styles and techniques, and quality to the masses.
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Emporium 32
6 Central StInspired by everything from Walt Disney to Belle Epoch-era Parisian Metro signs, they strive to create an environment that brings traditional styles and techniques, and quality to the masses.
This hidden gem sells unique hand-crafted wands for witches, wizards and muggles alike.
Wynott's Wands
127 Essex StThis hidden gem sells unique hand-crafted wands for witches, wizards and muggles alike.
Blackcraft Salem
Checkout this clothing store for your Salem clothing staples.
Sightseeing
The Witch Trials Memorial is tucked in beside the cemetery, behind a low stone wall. It’s so understated you could easily overlook it if you didn’t know it was there. There, you can pay your respects to the victims of the witch trial victims, each of which has their name and cause of execution etched onto individual stone slabs.
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Salem Witch Trials Memorial
24 Liberty StThe Witch Trials Memorial is tucked in beside the cemetery, behind a low stone wall. It’s so understated you could easily overlook it if you didn’t know it was there. There, you can pay your respects to the victims of the witch trial victims, each of which has their name and cause of execution etched onto individual stone slabs.
The earliest surviving municipal structure in Salem, Old Town Hall has always been used as a public hall and is still used as such today. Picture perfect, it is best known for it's use in Hocus Pocus.
Salem Old Town Hall
32 Derby SquareThe earliest surviving municipal structure in Salem, Old Town Hall has always been used as a public hall and is still used as such today. Picture perfect, it is best known for it's use in Hocus Pocus.
The stately Ropes Mansion was home to four generations of the Ropes family and is recognized as one of New England's most significant and thoroughly documented historic houses. Book a tour through the Peabody Essex Museum or check out the Ropes Garden, no tour required. You'll also recognize this home from the classic movie Hocus Pocus.
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Ropes Mansion and Garden
318 Essex StThe stately Ropes Mansion was home to four generations of the Ropes family and is recognized as one of New England's most significant and thoroughly documented historic houses. Book a tour through the Peabody Essex Museum or check out the Ropes Garden, no tour required. You'll also recognize this home from the classic movie Hocus Pocus.
Now a landmark of the city of Salem, this statue pays tribute to the well-known TV sitcom ‘Bewitched’ and its filming of the seventh season here in Salem. First seen as a tribute similar to that of Boston’s Red Auerbach Statue, this bronze beauty has quickly become a staple in our magical city.
Bewitched Sculpture
Now a landmark of the city of Salem, this statue pays tribute to the well-known TV sitcom ‘Bewitched’ and its filming of the seventh season here in Salem. First seen as a tribute similar to that of Boston’s Red Auerbach Statue, this bronze beauty has quickly become a staple in our magical city.
Take a stroll through the Derby Waterfront District, check out the wharf, walk out to the Derby Wharf Light and take a quick, and free, tour of the Friendship of Salem.
Derby Waterfront District
Take a stroll through the Derby Waterfront District, check out the wharf, walk out to the Derby Wharf Light and take a quick, and free, tour of the Friendship of Salem.
The McIntire Historic District is located a short walk from the center of downtown Salem. The district is rich with Georgian and Federal period houses designed or influenced by renowned architect Samuel McIntire (1757-1811). Trained as a woodcarver, McIntire spent his career designing Federal-style structures of surpassing beauty. His understanding of material is everywhere evident in his work ’ whether it be a portico, an urn, a molding, or a mantel.
McIntire Historic District
Essex StreetThe McIntire Historic District is located a short walk from the center of downtown Salem. The district is rich with Georgian and Federal period houses designed or influenced by renowned architect Samuel McIntire (1757-1811). Trained as a woodcarver, McIntire spent his career designing Federal-style structures of surpassing beauty. His understanding of material is everywhere evident in his work ’ whether it be a portico, an urn, a molding, or a mantel.
City/town information
Since 1626, when Roger Conant arrived with the first settlers, Salem, Massachusetts has been attracting people from all points of the compass. Today around 500,000 revelers descend on Salem each October. Salem’s Haunted Happenings is a month-long celebration encompassing everything from family-friendly magic shows, to costume balls, psychic readings, haunted harbor cruises, ghost tours, and more. Whether you come to Salem seeking history, spooks, shopping, live music, or even a vibrant food and “spirits” scene, you are sure to find your own adventure this October in the Witch City.
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Salem
Since 1626, when Roger Conant arrived with the first settlers, Salem, Massachusetts has been attracting people from all points of the compass. Today around 500,000 revelers descend on Salem each October. Salem’s Haunted Happenings is a month-long celebration encompassing everything from family-friendly magic shows, to costume balls, psychic readings, haunted harbor cruises, ghost tours, and more. Whether you come to Salem seeking history, spooks, shopping, live music, or even a vibrant food and “spirits” scene, you are sure to find your own adventure this October in the Witch City.
Neighborhoods
Washington square is directly on the Salem Common and boasts the Witch Museum. It is a historic neighborhood right in the middle of all the Haunted Happenings for the Halloween season.
Washington Square
Washington SquareWashington square is directly on the Salem Common and boasts the Witch Museum. It is a historic neighborhood right in the middle of all the Haunted Happenings for the Halloween season.
Bar Scene
Bit Bar is an arcade restaurant and bar. Grab an Ecto Chaser cocktail and an order of their Tetris tatter tots. Play a game of Skee-Ball or Crazy Taxi. Weekends in October enjoy a live band or DJ.
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Bit Bar Salem
278 Derby StreetBit Bar is an arcade restaurant and bar. Grab an Ecto Chaser cocktail and an order of their Tetris tatter tots. Play a game of Skee-Ball or Crazy Taxi. Weekends in October enjoy a live band or DJ.
Check out this Salem staple for late night food and drinks. Cold beer, warm conversation, and the best juke and vinyl selections on the North Shore. Not to mention their delicious menu of grilled cheese and hot dogs. We highly recommend their Icelandic dog and their Sbagliato.
All Souls Lounge
Check out this Salem staple for late night food and drinks. Cold beer, warm conversation, and the best juke and vinyl selections on the North Shore. Not to mention their delicious menu of grilled cheese and hot dogs. We highly recommend their Icelandic dog and their Sbagliato.
Salem’s only roof deck, with views of the harbor, church steeples, and historic rooftops for miles around. Open at least through the end of October (request a blanket from a host if you get chilly), the open-air lounge keeps the warm weather vibes going with a mostly Mexican-inspired drink menu.
The Roof
Salem’s only roof deck, with views of the harbor, church steeples, and historic rooftops for miles around. Open at least through the end of October (request a blanket from a host if you get chilly), the open-air lounge keeps the warm weather vibes going with a mostly Mexican-inspired drink menu.
Follow the red light in the alley to the place where you want to end your night: Hallowed Ground. Escape below ground to enjoy elevated cocktails and a curated beverage program. With a late-night menu and vibe reminiscent of an old-school lounge, Hallowed Ground is where you will want to be.
Hallowed Ground
Follow the red light in the alley to the place where you want to end your night: Hallowed Ground. Escape below ground to enjoy elevated cocktails and a curated beverage program. With a late-night menu and vibe reminiscent of an old-school lounge, Hallowed Ground is where you will want to be.
Breweries & Distilleries
Not that we’re recommending it, but if you insist on drinking by the bootfull, these are the kind of beers you want to reach for. This ahead-of-the-curve session brewer specializes in low-abv German and Czech-style lagers and ales.
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Notch Brewery & Tap Room
283R Derby StNot that we’re recommending it, but if you insist on drinking by the bootfull, these are the kind of beers you want to reach for. This ahead-of-the-curve session brewer specializes in low-abv German and Czech-style lagers and ales.
Regiment has a large variety of craft beers and they partner with Theara Spicy Kitchen for some truly tasty dishes. Grab a beer and a bao bun and relax on their outdoor heated patio listing to the passing tour guides.
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East Regiment Beer Company
30 Church StRegiment has a large variety of craft beers and they partner with Theara Spicy Kitchen for some truly tasty dishes. Grab a beer and a bao bun and relax on their outdoor heated patio listing to the passing tour guides.