Page 2 - 2025 Salem Massachusetts Official Event Guide and Map

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Mayor Dominick Pangallo
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Ashley Judge
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Kristen Villalongo Design
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Kristen Villalongo
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Ropes Mansion Garden, photo by Ben Rekemeyer, @benrekemeyer
Visit the Ropes Mansion Garden at 318 Essex Street.
Whether you explore Salem on foot, bicycle, or trolley, there is so much to discover and enjoy in our historic port city!
In Salem, we celebrate our history, diversity, and culture with dozens of unique museums and attractions, acclaimed restaurants and retail shops, and festivals and special events all year round. We invite you to discover all that our historic sites and neighborhoods have to offer, from our remarkable maritime history to the lessons and legacies of the Salem Witch Trials and from our connections to American literature and the founding of our nation to our celebrated and breathtaking historic architecture.
Our stories span centuries and are certain to connect with and move you as you explore the city.
And no matter if you’re looking for a quick bite or a memorable meal, you’ll find no shortage of choices at Salem’s unrivaled selection of restaurants and cafes. Stroll the cobblestone streets of our pleasant and walkable downtown and waterfront districts to discover eclectic stores and boutiques. Stop into our many art galleries and studios or visit any of our cultural attractions and museums to find incredible art, fascinating history, and much more. In Salem, our past is always present. From Nathaniel Hawthorne’s House of the Seven Gables to the stories at Salem 1630 and the Jonathan Corwin House, to the historic Peabody Essex Museum, to Derby Wharf and the Salem Maritime National Historic Site, the art, history, and culture of our nation and the world is at your fingertips here in Salem.
Salem is ready to welcome you for a truly magical visit. A convenient 30-minute train ride from Boston’s North Station and just a 45-minute ferry ride from Long Wharf in Boston, it’s quick and easy to get here. Salem is ready to welcome you for a truly magical visit. A convenient 30-minute train ride from Boston’s North Station and just a 45-minute ferry ride from Long Wharf in Boston, it’s quick and easy to get here. When you arrive, start your visit with a stop by Destination Salem at 245 Derby Street in the South Harbor Garage. Welcome to Salem and enjoy your adventures here as we continue making history!
Dominick Pangallo
Mayor, City of Salem
Funded, in part, by the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism. This brochure was made possible by a grant administered by the North of Boston Convention and Visitors Bureau.
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