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Salem is a Perfect Getaway!
5
rating
By
Johnjc (
Feb 20, 2017)
Salem is perfect to come and enjoy....spend 3 or 4 days and be in a safe friendly unique city that offers many different experiences all within walking distance. National Maritime Center and Visitor Center, Peabody Essex World Class Museum, Nathaniel Hawthorne's Birthplace and ...Read More
House of Seven Gables, over 100 restaurants and bars all within a a few steps from each other. European feel.. with much brick, cobblestone walks, Exceptional Architecture, lots of small tourist and Growing # of Boutique shops and hotels. Salem Willows Ocean Beach With Fishing Peir, Boat Rides, Arcade, Swimming Beach.This is not to be missed. Very eclectic positive vibe. Clean Safe Fun. The City is totally friendly and wants you to come and enjoy being there. If you don't want to walk there are off and on Trolleys. Also This is a place that is great to visit any time of year. Very welcoming.
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Five Days in Salem, MA
3.5
rating
By
Anonymous (
Feb 14, 2011)
I once spent five days in Salem, MA. I had wanted to go there every since I read about the Salem Witch Trials in school. The whole idea of all of this intrigued me. Strangely enough, this kind of thing seems to be an attraction to many people. It doesn't matter how gruesome the p ...Read More
ast history of a place is, it seems as if people have it in their nature to be fascinated by it. Just as quick as I was out of college and had a bit of money saved up, I headed for Salem. A fellow enthusiast who was also a dear friend of mine also went along for this trip.
Salem in itself is a very beautiful city. There has been great measures taken to keep the old world feel to the town. It drew me in and within a few miles into the town I was completely smitten with all that my eyes beheld. We stayed at a cozy inn on the outskirts of town that seemed more like an old farmhouse than an inn. Although this was part of the charm, I think it would have been a bit better for us to stay somewhere that we had certain amenities such as our own private bathrooms.
There were many things to do and see in Salem, most of which was something that involved witchcraft and past events. This was what I had wanted to see, but it almost gave my friend a feeling that was somewhat unsettling. She even decided to stay at the inn on my last few excursions. She made the remark that the the town seemed a bit too prideful of all of the sinister things that had happened.
Salem is a great place to visit, but I guess you have to really be interested in the history to truly enjoy all that it has to offer.
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Family friendlyPublic transit is accessibleWalkable to grocery storesYards are well-keptLots of parksWalkable to restaurantsFriendly neighbors Safe at night Pet friendly Streets have sidewalksA quiet areaSense of community
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Compare Salem, MA Livability
A
Amenities
Are there many local amenities in
Salem?
Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.
Parks
Rainbow Terrace Playground
Upper Quad
Sullivan Front Lawn
Castle Hill Park
Forest River Park
Palmer Cove Park
Broad Street Park
Mary Jane Lee Park
Entertainment
Sophia Gordon Center
Bertram Field
The Salem Museum
Pickering Wharf
New England Pirate Museum
The Witch House
Witch History Museum
Friendship of Salem
Food & Drink
Loring Liquors
Omega Roast Beef & Pizza
Dunkin'
Dunkin'
McDonald's
Honey Dew Donuts
Subway
Salem Liquors
A+
Commute
Is public transit available in Salem?
Of all people who commute,
8.4% take public transportation in
Salem.