172 followers

Follow

Follow

Follow

1/7

0 saved

4

Salem, MA -things to do-

-Salem Witch Museum (you can only buy your tickets the night before online and they sell out FAST!)

-Odd Meter Coffee - it is tucked away on a side street in Salem and is amazing. Other coffee shops required reservations

-See the Betwitch Sign

- Book a Ghost tour at night

-Eat at Rockafella’s (food is amazing & great cocktails)

-Take a broom making class

-See Max & Danny’s house

-Take the Salem Trolley

-Visit the Halloween Museum

#travel #ThingsToDo #salemmassachusetts

2/24 Edited to

Visiting Salem, Massachusetts, offers an unforgettable experience, especially if you’re intrigued by its rich history and unique witchcraft heritage. One of the best tips I learned is to book your Salem Witch Museum tickets as early as possible; they only sell tickets the night before online and sell fast due to high demand. If you’re a coffee lover, don’t miss the cozy Odd Meter Coffee, uniquely located on a quiet side street and often overlooked. Unlike other coffee shops that require reservations, Odd Meter provides a more spontaneous coffee adventure with its carefully brewed selections. Exploring Salem by night is a must—booking a ghost tour allows you to dive deeper into the town's haunted history, making for a thrilling experience. During the day, the Salem Trolley offers a convenient way to see some of the town’s top sights like Max & Danny’s house and the iconic Betwitch Sign, which are perfect for photo ops. For a fun hands-on activity, the broom making classes let visitors craft their own souvenir, blending tradition with creativity. When hunger strikes, Rockafella’s is the go-to spot, known for its amazing food and well-crafted cocktails, perfect after a day of exploring. Additionally, the Halloween Museum offers a look into the town’s celebrated Halloween culture, adding another layer to your Salem visit. With these tips and experiences, your trip to Salem will be filled with memorable moments that go beyond typical sightseeing.

Related posts

Which themed activities in Salem, MA

One of the spookiest destinations to visit around Halloween with a real history to learn about. Check out the witchy things to do in Salem , while also learning about the historic events that took place here in the 1600s. Salem Witch Museum Set in a former church (how fitting) there are exh

372 likes

A black sandwich board sign for 'The Ouija Museum Salem, Massachusetts' stands on a sidewalk. The sign invites visitors to 'Come See The World's Only Ouija Museum!' and mentions it's 'Located in the back of Remember Salem'.

The interior of the Ouija Museum shows walls covered with over 100 antique Ouija boards. Display cases and a 'Salem Witch Board Museum' sign are visible, creating a dimly lit, historical atmosphere.

A close-up shows two antique Ouija boards. The top board features a witch and cat, while the bottom wooden board, manufactured in 1892, displays letters, numbers, and 'Farewell'.

The Ouija Museum | SALEM, MA

Leave it to Salem, Massachusetts to have the first museum dedicated to Ouija boards and their haunting history! Owned by one of the founders of the Talking Board Historical Society, this unique museum displays over a hundred talking boards, antique personal items from the men behind the boards,

1129 likes

🧙🏼 I did a trip to remember here! We went October 22, 2019! It’s so fun to check out all of the hocus Pocus filming locations. We walked around on an overcast day, which made it extra moody and fun! The fall colors were popping!🍂🍁🎃 Highly recommend walking around town, there are lots of cute

623 likes

People walk along a brick sidewalk on Essex Street in Salem, Massachusetts, lined with historic brick buildings and autumn decorations, under a clear sky.

A black sign for 'Salem Witch Village Est. 1692' hangs from a brick building, with a scarecrow figure dangling below, against a blue sky.

A large bronze statue of Baphomet, a goat-headed figure with wings, sits on a throne with two children looking up at it, inside a dark room.

10 Things to Do in Salem in October 🫶🏼🎃🪦👻🧹

I went to Salem on Friday the 13th. There are so many fun things to see in Salem, and here are a few of my favorites: ✨ Walking Around Essex Street This street is the life of the party with great stores, people in costume, and great decoration! ✨Haunted Houses There were 3 haunted houses t

875 likes

A brick building with a large arched window, identified as the Salem Witch Museum, featured in a mini travel guide for Salem, MA.

The Salem Witch Museum building stands next to the Roger Conant Statue, a bronze figure on a large rock base, under a cloudy sky in Salem, Massachusetts.

A close-up of the Roger Conant Statue, the first settler of Salem, MA, depicted as a cloaked figure on a rock base with an informational plaque.

Salem Massachusetts Travel Guide | Part 2

Here is part two of my trip to Salem, Massachusetts! This one won’t be as in depth as my first one but here’s a couple more places we stopped at before the end of our day in the witch city. Travel Guide 📍 Location 1: Salem Witch Museum 🗺️ Description: The museum takes you through the history o

1179 likes

SALEM day 1 itinerary🔮🐈‍⬛

#ThingsToDo #lemon8challenge #salem #salemmassachusetts #travel Location: SALEM, MA🖤

99 likes

My favorite things To do in Salem Ma.

Salem is my all time favorite place to explore. Not only because I was born there, but because it is so rich in history! The Salem witch trials (1692-1694) is just one of the many historical events that has happened in Salem. Salem was first settled in 1626 by English colonists. Salem is also the

24 likes

The entrance to the Salem Torture Museum features a welcome sign, red curtains, and two angel statues, setting a somber tone for the historical exhibits within. A warning for viewer discretion is also visible.

A white bust displays a "Heretic's Fork" torture device around its neck, with an informational plaque detailing its historical use for enforcing religious uniformity.

A display features a large pair of "Red-Hot Pincers" against a red background, accompanied by a plaque explaining their historical use as a torture instrument.

Salem Torture Museum

This Halloween, I took a trip to my dream city, Salem. Ofc being the spooky princess I am, I had to purchase tix for the torture museum to really spice up my fall 2024 💁🏽‍♀️ Swipe through and take a peek at some of the crazy devices and mechanisms used throughout history! (All REAL Items)

586 likes

Things to do in Salem

Fun things to do in Salem! This can all be done in a day or 2. #salemthingstodo #salem #traveltips #newengland #salemmassachusetts

60 likes

A person sits on a bed with a spiderweb blanket, holding a Goosebumps book. A large painting of a Goosebumps character is on the red wall behind them. Text overlay reads: "Goosebumps EXPERIENCE IN SALEM, MA."

A Ouija board rests on a wooden table, flanked by two lit candles in green holders. A spooky, colorful mural of a monster is on the wall behind. Text overlay: "have a little chat with the afterlife (respectfully)."

A hand holds a "Goosebumps: The Haunted Mask" VHS tape. Numerous other Goosebumps VHS tapes are neatly arranged on shelves in the background, illuminated by purple light. Text overlay: "Pick out a VHS tape to watch."

Goosebumps experience in Salem, MA

Here’s what I did during my haunting stay at the Goosebumps Airbnb in Salem, MA💚🦇👻 -communicated with the other side via Ouija board -watched so much goosebumps on VHS -read my fav goosebumps books -played themed board games Salem #hauntedplaces #salemmassachusetts #airbnbfinds #sal

131 likes

Let's go to Salem, MA!

Come explore the beautiful town of Salem during the month of October! In October, the streets and attractions can be incredibly busy, so plan accordingly! Attractions like The Salem Witch House and The Salem Witch Museum only have tickets to purchase DAY OF. Most tickets go on sale at midnight,

124 likes

Dreaming of a Trip to Salem, MA 🖤✨

If you've ever been captivated by the mystery of witchcraft, history, and all things magical, then Salem, Massachusetts should be on your bucket list! I’ve been dreaming of taking a trip to this enchanting town for a while now, and I can’t help but imagine what it would be like to walk the cobb

291 likes

Must see museums in Salem MA

Don’t skip these spooky museums in Salem, MA! Salem Museum of Torture - dive into the dark world of torture history Halloween Museum of Salem - for all Halloween lovers! visit the past, present, and future of Halloween in this 3D immersive exhibit Salem Witch Board Museum - surround you

12 likes

Rating things I did in Salem, MA

I loved my trip to Salem last year so much, I’m going again this year! Looking for any recs on where to stay, sleep, or play? Drop a comment below! #salem #salemthingstodo #travelwithme2024 #massachusetts #hauntedplaces #hauntedtravel #salemmassachusetts

52 likes

Two wooden Adirondack chairs face the water on a rocky beach at sunset, with the text 'SALEM, MA' and a red map pin overlaid.

A flatbread pizza topped with melted cheese and buffalo chicken sits on a wooden board, next to a cocktail and condiments on a dark table.

The dark blue Salem Witch House is decorated with pumpkins and hay bales, with a sign for the house and the text 'SALEM WITCH HOUSE' overlaid.

we went in November so we would miss the crowd! definitely a trip worth taking. the pictures don’t do it justice. #salemmassachusetts #weekendactivities #travel #ThingsToDo #Lemon8

26 likes

Things to do in Salem

Destination List ✈️ City/Country 1: U.S Massachusetts Salem ✨ Pros: It’s fun to see and learn all the facts about witches. If you don’t want to cost money you can do it for free and see for yourself. 👀 Cons: it costs money to have a tour guide. #salem #hauntedtravel #salemwitchtrials #t

164 likes

A day in Salem, MA

Parents came to town for the weekend. We spent all day Saturday in downtown #salemmassachusetts Went to a lot of museums right there on Essex Street. Fun and different things to do! I love living in Salem. 🪄World of Wizardry 🧌International Museum of Monsters 🧙🏽‍♀️Witch Mansion Haunt

30 likes

Spooky trip to salem in october 🧙🏽‍♀️👻💀🎃

Location: Salem,MA All the places you must see when visiting! Tip: go on a week day! The weekend is pure chaos, fun but chaos. The haunted happening was cool though. They had vendors set up in the park across from The witch museum and next to the town hall. Always love getting to see the ocea

254 likes

SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS

#salem #salemwitchtrials #placestovisit #travel #travelling

432 likes

ChatGPT Planned Our Day Trip to Salem

This was a fun one! I went to Salem, MA off season with my cousin. We did not know what to do so we let chatGPT decide! Here is the itinerary 🌧️ Salem, MA – Cozy & Fun Rainy Day Itinerary 🌅 10:00 AM – Cozy Brunch at Red’s Sandwich Shop • Start your day at Red’s, a historic and coz

18 likes

A street in Salem, Massachusetts, decorated for Halloween with spooky figures, string lights, and people walking, capturing the festive October atmosphere.

Two women with green hair posing cheerfully next to a Frankenstein monster statue on a cobblestone street in Salem, highlighting the town's spooky street decorations.

A close-up of the brick facade of Old Town Hall in Salem, Massachusetts, a historic building known as a filming location for the movie Hocus Pocus.

SPOOKY TRIP TO SALEM IN OCTOBER 🧙🏽‍♀️👻💀🎃

👻 places to go in salem, massachusetts: 📍location: town hall Old Town Hall 🧱 history: built in 1816 and was originally used for meetings and as a marketplace. in 1992, disney filmed the “i put a spell on you” scene of hocus pocus here! 📍 location: ye olde pepper candy companie Ye Olde

286 likes

A woman stands on a stone path in front of a dark blue historic house decorated with hay bales and pumpkins for Halloween. Text overlay reads "BEST THINGS TO DO IN SALEM DURING HALLOWEEN SEASON."

A woman walks towards a historic brick Town Hall building with banners, surrounded by trees. Text overlays describe Salem as a famous Halloween destination known for the Witch Trials.

A woman in a witch hat walks through an old graveyard with many gravestones. Text overlay lists attractions in Salem, including Hocus Pocus locations and the Salem Witch Memorial.

Best Places to visit around Halloween: Salem

When looking for iconic Halloween trips, don’t forget about Salem in Massachusetts ! This town is famous for its dark colonial past when women were unfairly accused during the Salem Witch Trials. Today, the town has embraced its witchy allure (it’s even where many Wicans practice today) and h

50 likes

Halloween Museum in Salem, MA

This was such a fun and cute museum in Salem. When you enter you’re given a pair of 3-D glasses to use. Definitely a place to check out! I love living here ❤️ #travelwithme2024 #Lemon8Diary #salem #salemmassachusetts #salemmass #halloween #museum #halloweenaesthetic #3d #3d

38 likes

#places #locations #trend #trendy #spookyseason

351 likes

#Bucketlisttrip #salemmassachusetts #salem #haunting #halloweentrips #witchy #massachusetts #travel

139 likes

SALEM MASSACHUSETTS 🕯️📜

A couple of weeks ago I went on a weekend trip to New England and stopped in Salem for a few hours. It was my first time visiting and everything was so cool to see, given the history of the area 🏛️ We first got breakfast at the Gulu Gulu Cafe which was highly recommended online. We then walked a

26 likes

A large, illuminated cube installation by Anila Quayyum Agha, titled 'All the Flowers Are for Me,' projects intricate patterns onto the walls, ceiling, and floor of a museum room, creating an immersive experience.

A bright, modern museum interior features a tall potted plant in a wide hallway. The space has high ceilings with glass panels, a brick wall, and distant visitors, suggesting a spacious and airy environment.

A close-up view of numerous white flowers with bright yellow centers and green buds, blooming on a plant. The delicate petals and fresh green foliage are clearly visible.

PEM / Salem 🔮🧌🧚🏼🦇🌿🎨

The Peabody Essex Museum Salem, MA The first photo is of the installation: All the Flowers Are for Me: Anila Quayyum Agha. It’s probably one of my favorite things I’ve seen at a museum. Such a cool experience being in that room. #art #museum #salem #salemmass #massachusetts

12 likes

Spookiest museum in Salem Massachusetts

I visited the witch board museum in Salem, Massachusetts and it was probably my favorite part of this whole trip. They have hundreds of ouija boards from John Kozik’s personal collection even the first ever official ouija board made. He knows everything about them and they even have some you can bu

120 likes

Salem Trolley Tour 2/2

Allison’s House from Hocus Pocus is the white two story home in the second and third picture. Salem Trolley #salemmassachusetts #salemtrolleytour #salem #salemthingstodo #salemwitchestour

1 like

SALEM FOR FIRST TIMERS

Hello!! That’s a little list of witchy places, activities and shopping to do in Salem. It was my first time there and I missed a guide like this before going. So I hope you enjoy it 🎃 📍How to get there? I’m in NYC so I took a train at Pen Station to Boston (around 4 hours, nice views) and then an

232 likes

A brick building with arched windows and a sign reading 'Town Hall' in Salem, Massachusetts. The image has text overlay 'Pictures from my trip to Salem, Massachusetts' and is set on a brick street.

A large statue of a witch riding a broomstick, suspended from a green, ornate domed ceiling. The image includes text 'Cute clothes!' and 'Blackcraft Cult', suggesting a shop interior.

A glass mason jar filled with a pink beverage and ice, with a black straw, resting on a dark napkin on a wooden table. The image has text 'The Derby' and 'Absolutely amazing food!' indicating a dining experience.

Trip to Salem, MA

Just some cute pictures from my trip to Salem, Massachusetts! I had an amazing time here, it was truly a lovely little town. Some notes about my experiences there: •The shops are so cute, and I adore that most of them are small businesses! Definitely a place to collect cute little trinkets. •

13 likes

Things to do in Massachusetts this summer ☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️

I recently visited Massachusetts for the first time and was mind blown! So many city’s have famous, historical and monumental attractions here. What we saw along the way was Horseneck beach campground, Nickerson state park, Barley neck inn, Chatham lighthouse, Whydah pirate museum, Cape cod nat

129 likes

Blackcraft Salem

Trying to enjoy one of my favorite stores in #salemmassachusetts #blackcraftcult before all the tourists come to town and I can’t get downtown #salemthingstodo #salem #Lemon8Diary #blackcraftsalem #witchcity #salemmass #salemma #lemon8travel

1644 likes

SALEM day 2 itinerary🐈‍⬛🔮🎃

10/10 recommend everywhere I went in Salem. Seriously, such a magical place!! I think my top fav was the witch board museum. Such an amazing collection, and the collector is who gives you the tour! @Blackcraft Coffee @Blackcraftcult #lemon8challenge #ThingsToDo #spookytravel #salem

289 likes

Exterior view of a brick building with large windows and a "Blackcraft Cult" sign, suggesting a place to visit in Salem. A small coffee cup with whipped cream is visible at the bottom right.

A couple poses in front of the historic dark gray "Witch House" in Salem, surrounded by autumn decorations like pumpkins and hay bales in the yard.

Interior of Boston Burger Company, featuring a large mural on a brick wall and wooden tables, with text highlighting their milkshakes and other food items.

Places to visit in Salem 🤎🍂

These were some of my favorite spots to go!’ #salem #trips #salemmassachusetts #salemthingstodo

29 likes

Augtober day trip to Salem, MA!🎃

#salem #salemmassachusetts #halloween #summerween #augtober

23 likes

Visited Salem in November & it was beautiful. If you love spooky, witchy history, this is the perfect place to learn about the witch trials. #massachusetts #salem #salemmassachusetts #witchy

102 likes

A black sign for Vampfangs, established 1993, featuring a raven perched on a skull, set against a brick wall with decorative rocks. The image has a text overlay that reads "Salem, MA."

A display of Vampfangs teas in black bags and tins on a wooden table, with a blackboard sign offering "Buy Three Teas, get the FOURTH FREE." Tea names like Dark Lord and Basic Witch are visible.

A dark room with black paneled walls, featuring a black dresser with numbered drawers and a skull on top. A mannequin wears a black cardigan with branches and red roses emerging from its neck.

Weekend Shopping 🖤 Salem, MA

Vampfangs WytchWood #salem #salemmassachusetts #salemthingstodo #salemmass #witchcity

43 likes

A Halloween-themed collage featuring pumpkins, ghosts, skeletons, and text like "MY SALEM TRIP" and "STAY SPOOKY HALLOWEEN," setting the mood for a spooky adventure.

An outdoor scene showing train tracks in the foreground, leading towards a body of water, with buildings and trees under an overcast sky.

A bustling street scene in Salem, with many people walking along a sidewalk lined with brick buildings and green trees under a bright blue sky.

This was a little recap of my trip to Salem,MA! Make sure to arrive early especially on the weekend to avoid traffic! THERE IS A LOT OF TRAFFIC! There is a parking garage right in the middle of everything. This is the address of the parking garage I parked at 1 New Liberty St, Salem, MA 01970. I

193 likes

Random pix ( mine) SALEM,MA

BLESSED BE 🖤 LUV THIS PLACE 🖤 MY PEOPLE!🖤 IWANT2MOVETHERE🖤

12 likes

See more