Location: Salem
Top Things to do in Salem
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Salem is a town in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States. The population was 28,776 at the 2010 census. Salem is a marketing and distributing center north of Boston, with a major amusement attraction, Canobie Lake Park, and a large shopping mall, the Mall at Rockingham Park.
Restaurants in Salem
1. Canobie Lake Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 871 reviews
Canobie Lake Park in Salem, New Hampshire has over 85 Rides, Games, Live Entertainment and Attractions, including our wild roller coaster, UNTAMED!
Reviewed By John D - Manchester, New Hampshire
Canobie is a nice example of an old fashioned park. It’s popular with locals and even crowded at times. Once you’ve seen Disney, six flags, or Universal, it’s tough to go but it’s cute; quaint really. It has boat rides on the lake and a tiny train running through the park. It has water rides and a decent coaster.
2. High 5 Ballooning
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 210 reviews
Reviewed By tripman539 - Boston, Massachusetts
Excellent adventure from start to finish. When you take a flight with High 5 Ballooning, you will quickly get the impression that Tony Sica [owner and pilot] runs his business with one question in mind; “If a were a client, what would define the perfect flight experience for me? As it is with most things in life, it is the small things, the little details that matter, from a clearly enthusiastic pilot, to having the balloon chasers taking photographs from the ground along the way, to the nice picnic at the end in a nice, scenic area.
As a person who has flown in balloons many times over the years in different locales and varied conditions, Tony is at the top of the list. He will work with you to make your flight experience a memorable one. From my experience, there are two kinds of people who provide a good or service: Those who do their job and those who do their job well. Tony certainly fits the latter category and is the consummate professional from start to finish. Thanks, Tony <and Chase Crew>!
3. Methuen Memorial Music Hall
Overall Ratings
5 based on 40 reviews
Reviewed By Morninghiker - Methuen, Massachusetts
Regardless of the performance, the Methuen Memorial Music Hall does not disappoint. Comfortable seating, small venue so there are no "bad" seats. Overall entertaining experience.
4. Searles Castle
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By GraceMarieGMC - NH
We've visited Searles Castle many times for various parties and functions, and the grounds and the Castle itself are really special. The property is very well-maintained and sits high up on a hill in southern New Hampshire surrounded by beautiful trees and winding paths. If you're in the area, check to see whether the Castle is open. It's definitely worth a visit.
5. Winnekenni Castle
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 67 reviews
Reviewed By Elaine C
This is a beautiful site: a "castle", gorgeous landscaping, and loads of walking trails. Great spot for dog walking, kids area with swings, etc.
6. Sweet Baby Vineyard
Overall Ratings
5 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By glittertravel - Florida
My BFF had a Groupon so we decided to try this little gem. The people who run it are so nice and it is very cozy. The wines are good particularly the dry reds. What we loved was the big hunk of cheese and crackers as an accompaniment with the wine. We chatted, tasted and ate for a long time. They are very generous with their tastings. I was itching to bring home some organic eggs but they had run out. I highly recommend this winery but plan to relax and enjoy the atmosphere.
7. Weir Hill
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 50 reviews
Trace the western shoreline of a sparkling lake or enjoy a woodsy ascent to scenic views of the Merrimack Valley.
Reviewed By excitedtraveler2016 - Concord, New Hampshire
Beautiful location for a walk! Various trails good for all ability levels. Some have more incline than others. Beautiful views of the lake and of mountains in the distance. Dog friendly location. Worth the drive!
8. Benson Park
Overall Ratings
5 based on 147 reviews
Reviewed By Lauralanglois - Hudson, New Hampshire
Best local place to go cross country running. With just enough trails to get 5m in and enough variety to keep you from getting bored, Bensons is a winner! Lots of different terrain, from woods to field, to marshland, it's a fantastic place to walk,
Picnic, fish or just explore.
9. Pinball Wizard Arcade
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 37 reviews
Reviewed By Miike L - Dracut, Massachusetts
If you want to escape for a little while this may be a good option. They have plenty of pin ball machines, some classics. Can't always tell how many may be working because they are largely mechanical and do tend to break down. They also have video games which you may remember from your earlier years.
When you go in you can buy a bunch of tokens which are accepted in the machines. Just chill out and have fun.
10. America's Stonehenge
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 184 reviews
Formerly known as Mystery Hill, this unusual site contains many ancient rock structures "built" by humans.
Reviewed By Madoc040 - Greenville, South Carolina
Some people go to the beach while on vacation, others go to the mountains. I my preference is to visit historic sites. On a recent trip to New England I drove into southern New Hampshire in order to tour America's Stonehenge. Although not bearing any real resemblance to the Stonehenge in England, it is nonetheless a fascinating place to explore. There are ancient (?) stone walls and stone chambers, and even a horizontal stone 'table' believed to have been used for sacrificial purposes. Who built this place - the native Americans, the Vikings, the Phoenicians, the \Celts? Who knows? Half the fun of exploring the place is speculating on who might have been its creators. The place is run by a man named Dennis Stone, whom I had heard on a radio program a few months before my visit. Before I left I walked down to the entrance gate, which he was painting at the time, to briefly tell him that I had heard him on the radio and to tell him that I had enjoyed my visit. We ended up chit-chatting for the better part of two hours about the place and the hundreds of other megalithic sites that can be found throughout New England. America's Stonehenge is well worth a visit if you ever find yourself in southern new Hampshire or even in the Boston area. Also, before you leave, check out the alpacas that Stone keeps on the grounds.
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