Best 236 things to do in Salem, MA

Find Pre-Owned Watercraft and Paddling Gear

See 3D Salem and Halloween exhibits year-round

Shop Wynotts Wands on weekend mornings with skip-the-line entry and in-store photos

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

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

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

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

Reel in haddock and bring home your eligible catch

Chase giant bluefin tuna on a hands-on offshore fishing trip

Battle New England sharks on light tackle

Join the crew for hands-on giant bluefin tuna fishing

Bottom fish for haddock with bait and tackle included

Walk MIT and Harvard with a private guide, plus included subway ride

Explore Boston’s history with kid-friendly games on a private 4-hour tour

Trace April 19, 1775 with a licensed guide, from Old North Church to Bunker Hill

Ride from Boston to Salem for witch-trial history, maritime sites, and free time to explore

Ride Boston’s Emerald Necklace on a 15+ mile guided bike tour

Rent an electric scooter in Central Square, Cambridge

Diagnose your scooter issue on a quick video consult

Test ride the Hiboy S2 scooter from a Cambridge showroom floor model

See fall foliage on a 1.5-hour Boston Harbor cruise with a gourmet picnic lunch

Cruise Boston Harbor and enjoy a fall brunch buffet aboard Northern Lights

Hear live ghost stories on a 90-minute Boston Harbor night cruise

Immerse yourself in Boston's Freedom Trail chronicle with a small-group, storyteller-led walk.