9 days in Salem Itinerary

Best known for its 1692 witch trials, Salem has a number of significant historical sites, a bustling downtown, and many witch-themed attractions.

Escape the urban bustle at Parker River National Wildlife Refuge and Lynn Woods. The House of the Seven Gables and Peabody Essex Museum are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Change things up with these side-trips from Salem: Cape Ann Museum (in Gloucester), Front Beach (in Rockport) and Concord (Sleepy Hollow Cemetery, The Old Manse, &more). There's lots more to do: see the interesting displays at Salem Toy Museum, gain some tasty knowledge on Salem Food Tours, steep yourself in history at Hancock-Clarke House, and get engrossed in the history at Salem Witch Museum.

To find ratings, other places to visit, and tourist information, go to the Salem trip itinerary planner.

If you are flying in from Canada, the closest major aiports are General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport, Portsmouth International at Pease Airport, Manchester-Boston Regional Airport and Theodore Francis Green State Airport. In May, plan for daily highs up to 22°C, and evening lows to 10°C.