Best 327 things to do in Salem, MA

Paddle Lake Cochituate in a stable canoe built for easy exploration

Paddle Lake Cochituate together in a sit-on-top tandem kayak

Hands-on 1812-style sail with engaging crew and scenic Salem Sound views

Walk downtown Salem and trace 400 years of military service in 1 hour

Walk Salem’s streets and trace 400 years of architectural history

Trace Salem's eerie winter folklore, from Puritan bans to Victorian ghost tales

Trace Salem's pirates, Puritans, witchcraft, and maritime past on foot

Explore Salem's witch trials, revolutionary roots and harbor history by foot and boat

Explore the darker traditions behind Krampus and Saint Nicholas Eve

Walk downtown Salem with a kid-focused guide and hear true Witch Trials stories

See 3D Salem and Halloween exhibits year-round

Walk Salem’s Hocus Pocus filming spots with stories and local lore

Sail Salem Sound with your group of up to 40 and enjoy a private, hands-on experience

Watch Salem Sound glow at day’s end while you help raise the sails and toast the sunset with a relaxed drink.

Charter a classic yacht for a relaxed Salem sunset sail

Experience a calm private winter paddle with dry suits and an expert guide on sheltered New England waters

Paddle Beverly Harbor and Salem Sound at your own pace

Build confidence on the water with personalized paddling instruction

Craft a personalized herbal tincture with mushrooms and plant medicine basics

Paddle Salem Harbor at your own pace from Salem Willows Park

Paddle Salem Harbor your way with flexible kayak rentals

Build paddling skills with private instruction tailored to your experience

Explore Beverly Harbor and Salem Sound at your own pace

Follow Samuel Adams' revolutionary path, then toast at the Taproom