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What to Do in Salem? 35 Exciting Salem Activities to Try

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What to Do in Salem? 35 Exciting Salem Activities to Try

Introduction - Thinking of what to do in Salem, Massachusetts? Check out these 35 exciting Salem activities you must try at least...

 
 
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Shop on Essex Street Pedestrian Mall

Activity 1 - Essex Street Pedestrian Mall is a great place to pick up some souvenirs. The street is filled with shops, as...

 
 

Hop on the Salem Ferry to Boston

Activity 2 - If you don't want to drive to Boston, you can also take the Salem Ferry. You can book a one-way...

 
 

Learn something new at Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site

Activity 3 - Many refer to the Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site as the birthplace of the American steel and iron industry...

 
 

Spend some time on Salem Common

Activity 4 - Salem Common is a small green that's located near the Salem Witch Museum. It was established in the 17th century...

 
 
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Snap a picture with the Bewitched Statue

Activity 5 - One of the most popular Salem, Mass, attractions is the Bewitched Statue. The sculpture depicts Elizabeth Montgomery, the actress who...

 
 

Visit the Fort Pickering Light

Activity 6 - The Fort Pickering Light, also known as the Winter Island Light, is a 19th-century lighthouse in Salem. It was constructed...

 
 

Spot ghosts at the Joshua Ward House

Activity 7 - The Joshua Ward House is another of the Salem, Massachusetts, attractions that's on the National Register of Historic Places. The...

 
 
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Visit the Peabody Essex Museum

Activity 8 - The Peabody Essex Museum is an art and culture museum that's one of Massachusetts' largest museums. Inside, you see a...

 
 
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Explore the Salem Witch Museum

Activity 9 - The Salem Witch Museum has numerous immersive exhibits on the witch trials of the 1600s, plus displays on witchcraft up...

 
 
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See a witch trial reenactment at the Witch Dungeon Museum

Activity 10 - Salem is most well-known for being the place of the Salem Witch Trials. When in the city, you can find...

 
 

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