The Salem Insider

Insiders guide to food, entertainment & living in Salem Massachusetts for tourists and residents.

Olde Town Hall gets wreathed

Thanksgiving rolling into Christmas

By Glen Hughes on 3 Comments
Categories: christmas, community, family, seasonal

I realize that its the day before Thanksgiving, most people have a short work day.  Bartenders on the other hand have their busiest day of they year today.  But I digress… The day before Thanksgiving brings about Salem’s transformation into Christmas season.  The Essex Street Pedestrian Walkway is strewn with lights, lamp poles have wreaths [...]

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Gardner Pingree Interior

Salem Christmas house tour review

By Forrest on 2 Comments
Categories: christmas, events, history, photos, seasonal, tourism, travel

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 (and perhaps [...]

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