Salem has a lot to offer!
The Boston Globe recently published an article about Salem, MA. It was titled <a href=”http://bostonglobe.com/lifestyle/travel/2012/09/01/salem-without-its-masks/tYWxAg1dSlF4OLGYDJqsZL/comments.html”>”Salem without its masks, Night and day, city offers sights, scenes, arts, history, and food.”</a> We often think of visiting Salem in October given the amount of Autumn festivities and Halloween events offered in the “Witch City”. But the Globe correspondent, Steve Holt points out the many attractions offered in Salem year round! There are even a number of self guided walking tours throughout the city, available for download here: <a href=”http://www.nps.gov/sama/index.htm”>Salem Walking Tours</a>
<strong>Top 10 Highlights from the Boston Globe article:</strong>
1. Strolling For Snacks – check out Mike and Honey Green Grocer at 32 Church Street, a local favorite!
2. Secondhand Salem – stop into Witch City Consignment and Thrift at 301 Essex Street, known to many locals as “Jerry’s Army-Navy Store”.
3. Kids’ Corner – Enjoy toys and games at Mud Puddle Toys at 221 Essex Street for kids of all ages.
4. Treat Yourself – Beverage break! Enjoy coffee or a pint of craft beer at The Gulu Gulu Cafe at 247 Essex Street.
5. Dinner time – In the mood for dark wood and plush chairs? Check out the warm and cozy Tavern on the Green at 18 Washington Square for a historic and tasty meal.
6. Stay the Night – Sleep over at the family-owned Salem Inn, 7 Summer Street originally built in 1834.
7. Revolutionary Brunch – On the outside, it’s a late-18th century coffeehouse, on the inside it’s Red’s Sandwich Shop, 15 Central Street.
8. Cultural Shop – Salem’s cultural and artistic jewel, the Peabody Essex Museum is a must see located at East India Square.
9. Still Hungry? – Enjoy your second brunch at the Scratch Kitchen, 245 Derby Street for a casual and fun atmosphere, frisbee-sized pancakes or a North Shore beer.
10. Historic Endings – Before you head home, take the time to walk down Derby Street which showcases the Custom House, the Salem Maritime National Historic Site, House of Seven Gables and many more of the city’s first homes.
Enjoy your visit to fun and historic Salem, MA!!