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21 Listed places

4.5 average across 21 rated listings

N Washington Square • Charlotte Forten Park • Pope St

3 stars – Paid timed-entry admission ($); discounts for seniors and children, free for young children under 6

Popular Neighborhoods:

N Washington Square Charlotte Forten Park Pope St Witch City Mall

#1 4.6 (889) Amusement center

Count Orlok’s Nightmare Gallery Monster Museum

Famous for: Over 60 life-size, Hollywood studio-grade wax and latex sculptures of classic and modern horror cinema monsters.

Explore over 60 life-size Hollywood horror figures at Count Orlok's Nightmare Gallery Monster Museum on Essex Street in downtown Salem, MA.

Horror Film Fans Special-Effects Enthusiasts Pop Culture Buffs

#2 4.9 (14) Attractions

Destination Salem

Famous for: Official Salem trip planning for witch-trial history, waterfront attractions, seasonal events, museums and local dining.

Destination Salem at 245 Derby Street is the official starting point for witch-trial history, harbor walks, museums, tours, dining and events planning.

History Buffs Families with Kids First-Time Visitors

#3 4.9 (13) Attractions

Gedney House

Famous for: A 1665 Salem shipwright’s home with rare early framing and layers of domestic architectural change.

Explore Salem’s 1665 Gedney House, a shipwright’s timber-frame home revealing early rooms, later renovations, and maritime history.

History Buffs Architecture Enthusiasts Solo Travelers

#4 4.5 (155) Attractions

International Monster Museum

Witch City Mall

Famous for: Lantern-lit monster encounters combining international supernatural folklore, artist-made figures, and special-effects environments in downtown Salem.

Explore Salem’s International Monster Museum with a group lantern, photo-friendly monster displays, $15 adult tickets, and an Essex Street location.

Horror enthusiasts Monster folklore fans Selfie photographers

#5 4.6 (32) Attractions

John Ward House

Famous for: Preserved 1684 First Period post-medieval architecture with projecting jetties, diamond-pane casements, and early American preservation history in Salem.

Explore Salem's 1684 John Ward House at 9 Brown St, a National Historic Landmark showcasing First Period post-medieval timber architecture on the…

History buffs Architecture enthusiasts Educational travelers

#6 4.6 (719) Attractions

Proctor’s Ledge Memorial

Pope St

Famous for: Marking the verified 1692 execution site where 19 innocent victims of the Salem Witch Trials were hanged.

Visit Proctor's Ledge Memorial in Salem, MA, the verified 1692 Witch Trials execution site honoring 19 victims with an inscribed granite wall.

History buffs colonial New England researchers genealogists

#7 4.9 (1,649) Amusement center

Real Pirates Salem

Charlotte Forten Park

Famous for: Authentic Whydah shipwreck treasure and immersive exhibits tracing Black Sam Bellamy’s brief pirate career.

Explore Whydah shipwreck treasure at Real Pirates Salem on Derby Street, with Black Sam Bellamy’s story, guided tours, and nearby waterfront walks.

Maritime history enthusiasts Families with school-age children Shipwreck archaeology fans

#8 4.7 (803) Attractions

Ropes Mansion and Garden

Famous for: A 1727 Georgian Colonial merchant mansion preserving four generations of family heirlooms, a 1912 walled botanical garden, and the Hocus Pocus film exterior.

Explore Salem's 1727 Ropes Mansion and Garden: tour 10 rooms of original family heirlooms, stroll the free 1912 walled garden, and see…

History buffs Garden enthusiasts Architecture lovers

#9 4.6 (2,117) Attractions

Salem Common

N Washington Square

Famous for: Being the 1637 birthplace of the U.S. National Guard, encircled by Federal mansions, an 1850 cast-iron fence, and the McIntire Washington Arch

Explore Salem Common in Salem, MA: a 9-acre historic village green featuring the 1805 McIntire Washington Arch, 1850 iron fence, and Federal…

History buffs architecture enthusiasts families with kids

#10 4.6 (1,690) Attractions

Salem Maritime National Historic Site

Famous for: America's first National Historic Site preserving 18th-century wharves, the 1819 U.S. Custom House, and the tall ship Friendship of Salem.

Explore Salem Maritime National Historic Site on Derby Street: 12 historic buildings, Derby Wharf, the 1819 Custom House, and tall ship Friendship…

Maritime history buffs Families with kids Architecture enthusiasts

#11 4.7 (111) Attractions

Salem Museum

Famous for: Preserving over 300 years of Salem and Roanoke Valley history inside the restored 1845 Williams-Brown House with free public admission.

Explore 300 years of Blue Ridge heritage at the Salem Museum in Salem, Virginia, set inside the 1845 Williams-Brown House with free…

History Buffs Genealogists Families

#12 3.6 (692) Attractions

Salem Wax Museum

Famous for: Life-size London-crafted wax figures depicting 1692 Salem Witch Trials history, interactive tombstone rubbing stations, and seasonal Haunted Neighborhood attractions.

Explore Salem Wax Museum at 288 Derby St: life-size 1692 wax figures, tombstone rubbing stations, Witch Village combo passes, and practical visiting…

History buffs Families with school-age kids Halloween enthusiasts

#13 4.6 (3,563) Attractions

Salem Willows Park

Famous for: Oceanfront willow groves, classic retro arcades, E.W. Hobbs popcorn, and North Shore fried seafood shacks since 1858.

Explore Salem Willows Park in Salem, MA: a 35-acre oceanfront park with vintage arcades, beaches, E.W. Hobbs popcorn, fried clams, and free…

Families with Kids Couples Retro Arcade Fans

#14 3.7 (11,366) Attractions

Salem Witch Museum

Famous for: Dramatic life-size stage sets and docent-led exhibits chronicling the 1692 Salem witch trials inside an 1846 Gothic Revival church.

Plan your visit to the Salem Witch Museum on Salem Common with ticket prices, same-day booking tips, exhibit details, hours, and transit…

History buffs First-time Salem visitors Families with older children

#15 4.6 (2,842) Attractions

Salem Witch Trials Memorial

Famous for: Twenty cantilevered granite benches inscribed with the names and execution dates of the 1692 Salem Witch Trials victims.

Visit the Salem Witch Trials Memorial at 24 Liberty St in Salem, MA—a free granite monument honoring the 20 victims executed during…

History buffs Solo travelers Cultural travelers

#16 4.2 (708) Attractions

Salem Witch Village

Famous for: Guided indoor walk-through exhibits separating 1692 Salem Witch Trials history and modern Wiccan practices from popular witchcraft myths.

Explore Salem Witch Village at 282 Derby St: an indoor walk-through tour separating witchcraft myths from 1692 history, steps from Old Burying…

History Buffs Halloween Enthusiasts Families with Older Kids

#17 4.5 (223) Attractions

The Burying Point

Famous for: Salem's oldest 1637 colonial burial ground holding Witch Trials Judge John Hathorne and Mayflower passenger Richard More.

Explore The Burying Point (Charter Street Cemetery) in Salem, MA: a 1637 colonial graveyard holding Mayflower passenger Richard More & Judge Hathorne.

Colonial History Buffs Genealogists Gravestone Art Enthusiasts

#18 4.8 (288) Attractions

The Daniels House Inn

Famous for: Historic Charm, Antiques Collection, Quaint Accommodations

An antiques-filled 1667 inn with 4-poster beds and continental breakfast.

History Buffs Romantic Getaway Antiquarians

Planning guide

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N Washington Square: Check the listed addresses and travel time from your base when grouping visits in this area.
Charlotte Forten Park: Check the listed addresses and travel time from your base when grouping visits in this area.
Pope St: Check the listed addresses and travel time from your base when grouping visits in this area.
Witch City Mall: Check the listed addresses and travel time from your base when grouping visits in this area.

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