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Peabody Essex Museum
Ollie #1 of 36 attractions in Salem
4.5 of 5 stars 91 reviews
Owner description: The museum's collections include American art and architecture and outstanding Asian, Asian Export, Native American, African, Oceanic, Maritime, and...... more » Owner description: The museum's collections include American art and architecture and outstanding Asian, Asian Export, Native American, African, Oceanic, Maritime, and Photography collections. In addition to its collections, the museum offers changing exhibitions and a hands-on education center. The museum campus features numerous parks, period gardens, and 24 historic properties, including Yin Yu Tang, the only example of Chinese vernacular architecture on display in the United States. « less
Attraction type  History Museums; Speciality Museums; Museums; Art Museums
Distance  0.2 km from city centre
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Salem Ferry
Ollie #2 of 36 attractions in Salem
4.5 of 5 stars 41 reviews

  The Halloween Salem ferry from Boston is crowded.  The temp was around 45 and very windy so although I dressed for the occassion, I had no idea the ferry would be 35... more »

Attraction type  Ferries/ Boats
Distance  1.1 km from city centre
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Count Orlok's Nightmare Gallery
Ollie #3 of 36 attractions in Salem
4.5 of 5 stars 193 reviews
Owner description: This tribute museum is dedicated to all those who have entertained us in the world of Horror! Actors, directors and special effects wizards of the...... more » Owner description: This tribute museum is dedicated to all those who have entertained us in the world of Horror! Actors, directors and special effects wizards of the past and present are all honored here with nearly fifty life-sized realistic recreations of the horror's genre's most memorable characters. Safe for all. During October, the monsters come to life making Count Orlok's Nightmare Gallery Salem's Scariest Haunted house but during the rest of the year, the monsters are quite calm and won't move at all. See you soon!!! « less
Attraction type  Museums
Distance  0.5 km from city centre
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Old Burying Point Cemetery
Ollie #4 of 36 attractions in Salem
4.5 of 5 stars 50 reviews

The Charter street burial ground, historically known as Olde Burying Point is the second oldest *recorded* burial ground in the United States. Interred within it are such notable... more »

Attraction type  Cemeteries
Distance  0.4 km from city centre
Phillips House
Ollie #5 of 36 attractions in Salem
5 of 5 stars 7 reviews
Owner description: Phillips House is the only home on historic Chestnut Street open to the public, and it provides a glimpse into the private world of the Phillips...... more » Owner description: Phillips House is the only home on historic Chestnut Street open to the public, and it provides a glimpse into the private world of the Phillips family during the early decades of the twentieth century. The kitchen, pantry, and a domestic staff bedroom, present a rarely seen picture of how the great houses functioned as new technologies were being introduced. « less
Attraction type  Historic Sites
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The Witches Cottage at The Griffen Theatre
Ollie #6 of 36 attractions in Salem
4.5 of 5 stars 105 reviews

When you live and work in Salem, MA it can be difficult to be objective about the sights and attractions that the Village has to offer.  Salem is a very friendly community, and... more »

Attraction type  Performances
Distance  0.0 km from city centre
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The House of the Seven Gables
Ollie #7 of 36 attractions in Salem
4 of 5 stars 167 reviews

Built in 1668, this is the oldest surviving 17th century wooden mansion in New England and one of the most famous in America. The House of the Seven Gables inspired author... more »

Attraction type  Historic Sites
Distance  1.0 km from city centre
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Salem Witch Memorial
Ollie #8 of 36 attractions in Salem
4.5 of 5 stars 49 reviews

    Located just to the rear of Peabody Essex Museum adjacent to the old burial ground, the Salem Witch Memorial is open to the public.  Each of this park's 20 stone benches... more »

Attraction type  Parks
Distance  0.3 km from city centre
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Nightmare Factory
Ollie #9 of 36 attractions in Salem
4.5 of 5 stars 40 reviews

     The Nightmare Factory is located in the Museum place mall inf Salem Massachusetts. For online ticket sales click here.  They are proud to not only be the oldest, but the... more »

Distance  0.2 km from city centre
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Pickering Wharf
Ollie #10 of 36 attractions in Salem
4 of 5 stars 24 reviews
Attraction type  Neighbourhoods; Historic Walking Areas; Wharfs/ Piers/ Boardwalks; Marinas
Distance  0.7 km from city centre
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Salem Maritime National Historic Site
Ollie #11 of 36 attractions in Salem
4 of 5 stars 14 reviews
Owner description: Salem Maritime, the National Park in Salem, is a nine-acre historic site located on Salem’s waterfront that tells the history of Salem’s international...... more » Owner description: Salem Maritime, the National Park in Salem, is a nine-acre historic site located on Salem’s waterfront that tells the history of Salem’s international trade and the sailors and merchants who built the economy of the young United States. National Park Rangers present guided tours of historic buildings and replica tall ship Friendship, and are ready help you navigate Salem at the Visitor Center, conveniently located on New Liberty Street across from the city parking garage. « less
Attraction type  Historic Sites
Distance  0.8 km from city centre
National Park Service Visitor Center
Ollie #12 of 36 attractions in Salem
5 of 5 stars 4 reviews
Attraction type  Tourist/ Visitor Centres
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Salem Willows Amusement Park
Ollie #13 of 36 attractions in Salem
4 of 5 stars 25 reviews
Attraction type  Amusement/ Theme Parks
Distance  2.5 km from city centre
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Salem Theatre Company
Ollie #14 of 36 attractions in Salem
5 of 5 stars 2 reviews

The Salem Theatre Company enriches the artistic, cultural, and economic life of the greater  Salem  region through the performance of classic, contemporary and new works of... more »

Attraction type  Theatres
Distance  0.1 km from city centre
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The Witch House/Corwin House
Ollie #15 of 36 attractions in Salem
4 of 5 stars 35 reviews

 The Witch House / The Corwin House   The "Witch House," as it is called (it is also more accurately known as "The Corwin House"), is Salem's only building with direct ties to the... more »

Attraction type  Historic Sites; Museums
Distance  0.3 km from city centre
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Old Custom House
Ollie #16 of 36 attractions in Salem
4.5 of 5 stars 5 reviews
Nathaniel Hawthorne worked here as surveyor to Salem's port.
Attraction type  Historic Sites; Museums
Distance  22.3 km from city centre
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New England Pirate Museum
Ollie #17 of 36 attractions in Salem
4 of 5 stars 49 reviews
This small museum recounts the exploits of Captain Kidd and other 17th-century pirates.
Attraction type  History Museums
Distance  0.5 km from city centre
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Salem 1630: Pioneer Village
Ollie #18 of 36 attractions in Salem
3.5 of 5 stars 14 reviews
Established in 1930, this recreated fishing village was one of America's first living history museums.
Attraction type  Historic Sites; Tours
Distance  1.9 km from city centre
CinemaSalem
Ollie #19 of 36 attractions in Salem
4 of 5 stars 8 reviews
Attraction type  Theatres
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Witch Mansion
Ollie #20 of 36 attractions in Salem
3.5 of 5 stars 23 reviews
Owner description: SALEMS ONLY 5 STAR HAUNTED HOUSE.Witch Mansion is Salem's scariest haunted attraction!Built by a professional haunted house design firm, this eerie...... more » Owner description: SALEMS ONLY 5 STAR HAUNTED HOUSE.Witch Mansion is Salem's scariest haunted attraction!Built by a professional haunted house design firm, this eerie adventure is guaranteed to give you Chills and Thrills.High-tech Animations,SPECIAL EFFECTS,3D,and Creepy Ghost Illusions in 4D!You won't believe your eyes as you enter a twilight worldof ghosts, beasts and banshees.Are you brave enough to enter Salem's Witch Mansion? « less
Attraction type  Amusement/ Theme Parks
Distance  1.1 km from city centre
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