Best 151 things to do in Salem, MA

Taste diverse dishes from beloved South End eateries while exploring Boston’s vibrant food scene.

Eat your way through classic downtown Boston tastings in 3 hours

Stroll Boston’s South End with 4 food stops and paired drinks on a Friday night

Master folding techniques and enjoy your own dumplings in a fun 2-hour cooking session.

Make scallion pancakes and a Double Awesome sandwich with a chef

Fold, steam, and eat soup dumplings in a 2-hour chef-led class

Charter a private yacht and cruise Boston’s waterfront with your group

Charter a 50-foot yacht for your private Boston Harbor cruise

Discover Colonial-era Lexington on a 90-minute guided trolley ride led by costumed historians.

See majestic whales and dolphins with expert narration on a 4-hour cruise

Fish for mackerel and bass on a captain’s choice half-day trip

Spend eight hours targeting haddock, pollock, and other bottom fish in Massachusetts waters.

Enjoy a light-tackle fishing trip that works well for kids and adults

Fish for striped bass on a 2.5-hour trip near the Merrimack River mouth

Cruise and connect at an all-ages sober meeting on the water

Cruise Hampton Beach on a 4-hour whale watching trip with bar and food galley onboard

Fish for mackerel on a 4-hour morning cruise with a family-run crew

Customize a private fishing or whale watch charter on a 70–90 ft boat

Customize a private fishing charter for up to 6 people

Fish Hampton Beach inlets for striped bass or bluefish

Spend 4 hours striped bass fishing with extra time on the water

Fish all day with the crew on a 9-hour bottom fishing trip

Spend 5 hours bottom fishing with bait and tackle provided

Fish at night with a family-run crew, with rod and reel rental included