Destination Salem, Massachusetts

03/24/2025

Your perfect Salem adventure starts here! 🌿✨

Discover Your Perfect Trip with our NEW Quiz and uncover what kind of traveler you are - whether you’re here for the history, the flavors, or a little magic. Then, start planning your trip with our 2025 Visitor Guide!

✍️ Take the quiz here: https://buff.ly/RD10V0C

And a huge thank you to Ben Rekemeyer Photography for capturing this breathtaking shot of the Ropes Mansion Garden at sunset - a perfect reminder of Salem’s beauty in every hour. 🌅✨

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📸 Ben Rekemeyer Photography

03/23/2025

Spring is in the air - and in your glass! 🌿🍏🌶️ Say hello to the Granny Jalapeño from Maitland farm, kitchen, & spirits! Granny Smith apples, jalapeño, spinach, and lime come together for the perfect mix of crisp, spicy, and refreshing, all served with a Tajín rim for a little extra zing.

One sip, and you'll be sitting garden side!

📸 & 📍 Maitland farm, kitchen, & spirits

03/22/2025

Planning to pop the question on your trip to Salem? 💍✨ Let Louise Michaud Photographer capture the magic of that unforgettable moment! Whether it’s by the water, beneath a lighthouse, or tucked away in a historic garden, your love story deserves the perfect backdrop.

Because some moments are too good to trust to memory alone. 📸❤️

📸 Louise Michaud Photographer

03/22/2025

03/21/2025

Have you ever noticed these plaques on homes around Salem? 🏠 ✨ Nearly 800 of them serve as lasting reminders of the people and families who shaped our city’s history.

Take Kate Furey’s home - she and her 11 children lived here, running a shop out of the house. In 1914, calamity struck when the Great Fire devoured everything they owned. She rebuilt the house the following year and it still stands today.

Curious about the stories behind Salem’s historic homes?
Explore ’s database to learn more!

📸 Ty Hapworth

03/20/2025

Grab the kids and set off on an enchanting Salem adventure! Spring is the perfect time to discover the magic of Salem. 🌸 Whether you’re tracing the steps of history with Salem Kids Tours 👣, making potions with The Good Witch of Salem 💖, or discovering treasure on a pirate quest at Real Pirates Salem 🏴‍☠️, there’s something to spark the imagination around every corner.

Where will your adventure begin?

📸 The Good Witch of Salem

03/19/2025

Drop anchor at Mainstay Social at the Salem Waterfront Hotel and see what all the buzz is about! ⚓🐟

If you haven’t checked out Mainstay’s glow-up, you’re missing out - this stunning new space is serving up fresh flavors, top-tier cocktails, and a laid-back, coastal vibe that’s perfect for any Salem adventure. Whether you're reeling in a hearty meal after a day on the water or just looking for the perfect spot to unwind, Mainstay has you covered. 🦞🍹

03/15/2025

🍀 St. Patrick's Day celebrations are brewing at Olde Main Street Pub! 🍀

Today, March 15th through Monday the 17th, they're serving up a special Irish menu all weekend long. Think hearty beef stew, traditional boiled dinner, and perfectly poured pints of Guinness. 🍻

Doors open at noon on Monday for the big day, so grab your crew and get ready for great food, good company, and all the Irish vibes.

📸 Olde Main Street Pub

03/14/2025

🏴‍☠️ Ready to set sail on a real-life pirate adventure? ⚓️

Step into Real Pirates Salem and uncover the true tales of treasure and treachery on the high seas. Explore authentic artifacts from the shipwrecked Whydah and maybe even learn a few pirate tricks along the way. 🦜☠️

A swashbuckling adventure for all ages awaits... are ye brave enough to join the crew?

📸 Real Pirates Salem

03/14/2025

Tickets to our Titanic Masquerade Ball make the perfect last minute Valentine’s Day gift! Click the link below to purchase! ❣️🎭

https://bit.ly/40U2Xqy

03/11/2025

Lights, camera, action! 🎬✨ Salem Film Fest 2025 is bringing bold, brilliant documentaries from around the world straight to Salem from March 27th - 30th! Get ready for four days of thought-provoking films, filmmaker Q&As, and special events that will open your mind and spark conversation. As the largest international documentary festival in Massachusetts, this is your chance to see the world through a whole new lens - right here in Salem!

Don't miss out - grab your tickets, bring your curiosity, and get ready for a festival unlike any other! 🎟️ 📽️

📸 Fae Phoenix Photo

03/10/2025

Step into another world at The Cove at Salem! ✨ With 10 immersive themed rooms, you can live like royalty in the Victorian Room, get lost in the Forbidden Forest, or cast a spell in the Witches Cottage - and that’s just the beginning.

Each space is designed to transport you, whether you’re dreaming of pirates, witches, or something straight out of a fairytale. 🏴‍☠️🌿🧙‍♀️

📸 &📍The Cove at Salem

03/06/2025

A big thank you to our friends from Miami for stopping by the Destination Salem, Massachusetts Visitor Information Center to grab their guides! We can't wait to welcome YOU to Salem.

We’re excited to share the launch of our 2025 Visitor Guide! 🎉 This year’s edition showcases Salem’s magic in every season, offering fresh perspectives and hidden gems throughout our historic city.

Grab your copy in person or download it at Salem.org and start planning your next adventure!

03/05/2025

A little rain never stopped a great day in Salem! ☔🌷 March showers set the perfect mood for cozy adventures - so why not make the most of it?

🍽️ Eat your way through history on a Salem Food Tours
🏴‍☠️ Step into the world of swashbuckling tales at the Real Pirates Salem
🛍️ Grab a sweatshirt from Moons Gift Shop to stay warm & stylish
🌂 Take a stroll through Salem’s historic streets - rainy-day charm included!

Rain or shine, Salem is always an adventure waiting to happen.
What’s your go-to rainy day plan? 🌧️✨

📸 Creative Collective MA

03/03/2025

The House of the Seven Gables is back for the 2025 season! Step inside history and explore one of Salem’s most iconic landmarks.

📅 Visit our events calendar to see what’s on the horizon - there’s always something unfolding at the Gables. https://buff.ly/wy5LfKu

✨ NEW HOURS: Open daily from 10 A.M. - 4 P.M.

03/02/2025

Breakfast sandwich cravings hitting hard? We’ve got good news! ☕️⏰ Coffee Time Bake Shop now offers online ordering for breakfast sandwiches daily from 6 AM to 2 PM - so you can skip the wait and get that sandwich in not time.

What’s your ultimate breakfast sandwich combo? 🥓🍳🧀 Tell us your go-to!

02/28/2025

Salem’s local businesses are the heart of our community! ❤️ Step inside District Trading Company’s studio, where owner Matt brings coastal-inspired designs to life, one screen print at a time. 🎨 🐳

Keep an eye out for fresh new drops - you never know what’s coming next!

02/25/2025

New England’s false spring has us dreaming of REAL spring - and there’s no better way to celebrate when it finally arrives than out on the water with Mahi Mahi Cruises & Charters! ☀️⛵

Look ahead to sunshine, salty breezes, and tropical sips in hand - because warmer days are coming, and Mahi Cruises is ready to take you there. Grab your besties & book your spring cruise now! 🌊🍹

📸 Mahi Mahi Cruises & Charters