Location: Salem
Top Things to do in Salem
Top 7 Nature & Parks in Salem, Massachusetts (MA)
Best known for the witch trials that took place in 1692, Salem is sure to bewitch you with its seaside charm, its maritime history and spellbinding beauty. Follow the Red Line along the sidewalks to navigate your journey through historic sites, including the Witch Trial Memorial, the Old Burying Point Cemetery and more. Discover serenity by the sea on the beaches of Salem Willows. The Bewitched statue, the Witch Museum and the Witch Dungeon conjure up diverse takes on witchery through history.
Restaurants in Salem
1. Misery Islands
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 56 reviews
Take a boat to Great Misery and enjoy memorable views of Salem Sound and the North Shore.
2. Salem Witch Trials Memorial
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4.5 based on 1,951 reviews
Each of this park's 20 stone benches represents a person executed in the infamous 1692 witch trials.
Reviewed By Megoosh258 - Knoxville, United States
The memorial is beautiful and informative. People regularly leave flowers and coins as offerings to the people in the memorial, which is lovely to see.
3. Winter Island Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 131 reviews
Reviewed By orioles833 - West Chester, United States
We were in Salem for a day while vacationing in the Boston area and we stumbled upon this park. It was a mild day in late November and was perfect for the couple hours we spent walking the area and taking beautiful pictures just before dusk. I could have spent many more hours there just sitting listening to the gentle waves splash against the rocks while taking in all the tranquil views.
4. Forest River Park
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4.5 based on 16 reviews
Reviewed By Wolf_Moon_13 - Altoona, United States
If you're up for a walk, it's only a little over a mile from town. Not only is it right beside Pioneer Village, but it's got a nice little walking path along the rolling hills, waterside access, park benches galore to take in the pretty view, and a small kiddie park. It's a perfect place to pack a picnic (weather-depending), and above all, it's a nice, quiet get away from all of the tourists and traffic congestion.
5. Pickering Wharf
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4.0 based on 526 reviews
Reviewed By snjezanal2017 - Colombo, Sri Lanka
A great piece of American Maritime history! Was not able to climb aboard at the moment of my visit, but nonetheless I've thoroughly enjoyed walking around and reading the posted info about imports and the exports to and from the colonies. Definitely worth seeing, even from the shore!
6. Waikiki Beach
7. Salem Common
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 154 reviews
Reviewed By rodneyh961
Don't miss how they have it lit up in October! Great place for a stroll on a nice autumn day. Dog friendly, too.
