The city of
Salem, well-known for the 1692 Salem Witch Trials, is home to a variety of fun activities, interesting attractions, and unique Salem lodging options. Check-in to a charming Salem bed and breakfast or a cozy Salem inn, and prepare to discover all that awaits you. Take note that Salem has embraced its bewitching past with a local school named as Witchcraft Heights Elementary and where Gallows Hill - a site where public hangings used to occur - is now used as a playing field for sports. Have a picture taken of you beside a statue of Bewitched star Elizabeth Montgomery, erected in Salem in 2005. Be brave and walk through Burying Point, Salem's oldest cemetery open from dusk until dawn. Learn more of Salem's past at Chestnut Street, a National Historic Landmark which is touted to be America's most architecturally beautiful street. Hamilton Hall, built in 1805, was Salem's social center and is now a perfect venue for event functions. Enjoy the beautiful beaches and surrounding picnic areas at Forest River Park. Get up close with your favorite Hollywood Stars at the Hollywood House of Wax. Take the guided tour at the House of the Seven Gables, or hop on-board a Lobstering and Lighthouse Cruise which takes visitors on a tour of historic Salem lighthouses, as well as catching the day's lobsters. Shop till you drop at Museum Place, which boasts fantastic stores and shops. Curb your hunger at one of the city's top-notch dining establishments. At the end of the day make your way back to the warm hospitality and comforts of home provided by your Salem bed and breakfast or Salem inn. A comfy bed and a restful night's sleep await you at your Salem lodging.