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Salem, MA 01970
Salem is a city in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 40,407 at the 2000 census. It and Lawrence are the county seats of Essex County. Home to Salem State University, the Salem Willows Park and the Peabody Essex Museum, Salem is a residential and tourist area which includes the neighborhoods of Salem Neck, The Point, South Salem and North Salem, Witchcraft Heights, Pickering Wharf, and the McIntire Historic District (named after Salem's famous architect and carver, Samuel McIntire).
Salem was one of the most significant seaports in early America. It has the first National Historic Site designated by Congress, Salem Maritime National Historic Site, which protects Salem's historic waterfront.[citation needed]
Featured notably in Arthur Miller's The Crucible, much of the city's cultural identity is reflective of its role as the location of the Salem Witch Trials of 1692: Police cars are adorned with witch logos, a local public school is known as the Witchcraft Heights Elementary School, the Salem High School athletic teams are named The Witches, and Gallows Hill, a site of numerous public hangings, is currently used as a playing field for various sports.

Places in Salem

Dine and drink

Eat and drink your way through town.

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Odd Meter Coffee

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Melt Ice Cream

192

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Settler

212

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Dire Wolf Tavern

102

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Can't-miss activities

Culture, natural beauty, and plain old fun.

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East Regiment Beer Company

34

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Gallows Hill Museum/Theatre

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Initial pre show setting

Gallows Hill Museum/Theatre

95

The Salem Witch Dungeon Museum

157

Places to stay

Hang your (vacation) hat in a place that’s just your style.

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The Hotel Salem

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The Merchant

75

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Common room

The Salem Inn

137

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Outside facade

The Stepping Stone Inn

33
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