People visit Salem year round. Obviously October is the busiest month of the year but tourists flock to this historic city from April till November, giving the residents a brief respite during the winter.
If you are thinking of coming to Salem there are a few options on how to get here. You can take [...]

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Spring is here and that means the hibernating tourism establishments are coming out of their winter slumber. The first notable sign is the local trolleys coming back to our streets.
See Salem from a Trolley Tour
There are two tour company’s that operate in Salem, City View Trolley Tours and Salem Trolley. I noticed both [...]

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With our traffic numbers going up and more locals hitting this site by the day we thought we’d bring you a new feature: “Weekend Warrior.” This what-to-do list showcases some of the events happening in Salem this upcoming weekend. If you want your event listed here and seen by thousands of visitors and [...]

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I know it’s just February 1st and that we are in the middle of winter but I’m already thinking of my summer getaway. I’m looking for a rustic summer home or small cottage on a secluded island. I’d like beautiful vistas in a picturesque Norman Rockwell New England setting. I also want [...]

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Bunghole Liquors
204 Derby Street
978.744.2251
I enjoy the bunghole for something fun and different once in a while. It’s also fun to share a friends first bunghole experience with them, I love to see the look on their face. The bunghole never fails to get a smile. I love Bunghole Liquors.

With the recent holidays, [...]

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The houses on this year’s tour consisted of condos in historic buildings, charitable organizations, museum collections, and private mansions; all of the homes were amazing. Below I have noted some standout features. Honestly, I could write a book about the beautiful and historically relevant homes, architectural features and furnishings I saw this weekend [...]

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If you live in Salem or have ever been here then I’m sure you have walked by some of the beautiful old houses and wondered what they are like inside. Well… this weekend is your chance to find out.
For the past 28 years, Historic Salem Inc. (the people responsible for those cool plaques on [...]

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A recent post over at the Seattle Traveler got me thinking about the true “walkability” of Salem. In prior posts I have stated that “Salem is a walking city.” I make that statement in part due to the fact that most things a tourist is interested in seeing are all within walking distance to [...]

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So you want to come to Salem but don’t know where to stay? Want to save some money but still be in a good location? Perhaps you’re looking for the best hotel room in Salem at the least expensive time of year. Read on, book early and come often.

With Salem being [...]

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