Explore Salem at your own pace with this two-tour bundle that combines history and hauntings in one unforgettable experience. On the Historic Salem Walking Tour, stroll past colonial houses, old churches, Salem Harbor, and monuments while stories reveal how the town grew from a seaport to a symbol of early America.
On the Haunted Salem Witch Trials & Ghosts Tour, follow eerie paths past witch trial sites, shadowy cemeteries, and haunted corners where chilling tales of restless spirits and trials of the accused still echo. Each tour works without internet and gives you GPS directions, local tips, and narration you can keep forever.
You decide when to start, where to pause, and how long to stay at each stop—no groups, no set schedule. Download the bundle and let Salem’s history, legends, and ghost stories come alive as you wander through the streets of this fascinating town.
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Outside are benches and a park with granite benches. Inside are National Park Service maritime displays and park rangers for info, a gift shop, water for purchase, free restrooms, and benches for sitting.
Today, it's the home of the well-regarded Turner's Seafood.
Washington Sq, Salem, United States
Salem Common is the oldest public park in Salem, dating back to 1803. It was a community space before that, and is known as the birthplace of the National Guard.
The show Bewitched and the film Joy filmed here. The lobby is elegant, and there's a restaurant and gift shop.
20 Hawthorne Blvd, Salem, United States
This statue of author Nathaniel Hawthorne stands in a small pocket park in front of the Hawthorne Hotel. Nathaniel was born down the street and is one of Salem's most prominent figures.
27 Hardy St, Salem, United States
Nathaniel Hawthorne's home was originally located near the Hawthorne Hotel, but it was relocated to the grounds of the House of the Seven Gables for preservation and is part of a historical complex. Entry into the home requires admission to the House of the Seven Gables.
115 Derby St., Salem, United States
The House of the Seven Gables is one of the largest timber-framed colonial mansions in North America that still sits on its original foundation. It was built in 1668 for a sea merchant and ship owner named John Turner, and later ended up in the hands of relatives of Nathaniel Hawthorne's. There are a few additional buildings on the grounds, and a garden. You can just go in the gift shop free of charge or pay various options to tour inside the house, or just the grounds and garden.
122 Derby St, Salem, United States
Ye Olde Pepper Candy Companie claims to be the oldest candy company in the United States. It's known for two local candy specialties: the gibralter and the black jack.
160 Derby St, Salem, United States
The Derby House was once the home of one of Salem's wealthiest sea merchants, Elias Derby. The home is now part of Salem Maritime National Historic Site. You can just look at the front of the house, or walk around the backyard garden.
178 Derby St, Salem, United States
The Custom House dates back to 1819, when Salem was a maritime powerhouse. Ship captains came to this building to pay duties on the goods they imported. Today, it's part of the Salem Maritime National Historic Site. You can just look at the outside of the building or spend a while exploring both floors inside.
Derby Waterfront District, Salem, United States
Derby Wharf was constructed in 1762 by sea merchant Elias Derby. It's 2,000 feet long and once held around 20 buildings. Today, there's the Pedrick Store House, the three-masted Friendship of Salem ship, and the Derby Wharf Lightstation at the very end. You can just take a look out on the water or spend time sitting by the water or walking to the lighthouse. The wharf is part of Salem Maritime National Historic Site.
Derby Waterfront District, Salem, United States
The light station is the only original structure remaining on the wharf. It's a small lighthouse, only 20 feet tall. It dates back to 1871 and has aided navigation in Salem Harbor ever since. To walk all the way to the lighthouse and back takes a minimum of 20 minutes roundtrip
You can just look at it from the outside, or enter and shop for souvenirs or park info
Outside are benches and a park with granite benches. Inside are National Park Service maritime displays and park rangers for info, a gift shop, water for purchase, free restrooms, and benches for sitting.
161 Essex St, Yin Yu Tang House, Salem, United States
We're just stopping here briefly, but we highly suggest that if you're going to choose just one museum out of all of them to visit, you make it this one. It's the best one and the one with the most accuratate, true and powerful exhibit about the Salem Witch Trials.
1 Daniels St, Salem, United States
This is the spot where the First Meetinghouse of Salem once stood, where the preliminary witch trials were held. There is a plaque on the side of the building saying so. The current building now houses a restaurant on the ground floor.
Essex and Washington Street, Salem, United States
An iconic landmark statue in the middle of downtown Salem.
318 Essex St, Salem, United States
An old sea merchant mansion said to be haunted, and where the movie Hocus Pocus filmed scenes, aka "The Allison House" in the movie.
9 Chestnut St, Enter through door on Cambridge Street, Salem, United States
A shining example of Federal Architecture and the crowning design of famous architect Samuel McIntire. Loaded with history, including the activist Remond Family, and it sits on the most beautiful street in America -- Chestnut Street.
310 Essex Street, Salem, United States
The oldest home still standing associated with the Salem Witch Trials, former home of Judge Jonathan Corwin, and said to be haunted.
me of Sheriff George Corwin, said to have abused those accused of witchcraft.
32 Derby Sq, Salem, United States
Said to be haunted, this community building in the heart of Derby Square in Salem was used to film scenes from the movie Hocus Pocus.
24 Liberty St, Off Charter Street, Salem, United States
A square plot adjacent to Charter Street Cemetery, where there is one granite bench for each of the victims of the Salem Witch Trials.
Start your tour at the Salem Armory Regional Visitor Center, located in the heart of downtown Salem. Armory Park is just outside with plenty of seating, and inside you’ll find maritime exhibits, rangers, a gift shop, water, and restrooms. For exact details, please check the app.
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