- The list below includes 631 free or cheap things to do in or near Salem, Massachusetts, including 109 different types of inexpensive activities like Specialty Museums, Haunted Tours, Parks and Historic Homes.
- From Salem Witch Memorial to Salem Witch Trials Memorial, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Salem and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Boston, Lowell, Cambridge and Gloucester.
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Event is a unique, wedding-themed show where future brides and grooms can look for inspiration and simply have fun at the same time
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Salem Witch Memorial was built in the memory of those who were put to death under suspicions of practicing witchcraft during the Salem Witch Trials of 1692. The memorial comprises of a long handcrafted granite wall whose stone benches represent the victims of the witch hysteria.
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The Salem Witch Trials Memorial provides a place to reflect on the historical significance of the event. Included are 20 benches, one for each of the accused, containing their names as well as the means and dates of execution.
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The Old Burying Point Cemetery is the oldest burial ground in Salem and contains the gravesites of many notable persons including Justice John Hathorne who was one of the judges of the Witch Trials, as well as many Mayflower passengers.
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Get a glimpse into the life of the Phillips family and their staff at Phillips House. Located on Salem's popular Chestnut Street, this Colonial Revival style carriage house is open to the public. Tours are available.
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The House of the Seven Gables
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115 Derby Street, Salem, MA 01970
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The House of the Seven Gables is an original colonial mansion dating back to late 17th-century which operates as a local museum today featuring restored period furnishings and a variety of other artifacts.
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The Salem Maritime National Historic Site is a nine-acre national park featuring historic buildings, wharves, and reconstructed tall-ships that tell the stories of the sailors and merchants who brought the goods of the world to America. Free tours are offered.
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Serving as the gateway for seafaring activities in Salem, Pickering Wharf features many boating and cruise options. There is also an extensive marketplace with elegant gift shops, trendy boutiques, and waterfront restaurants.
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193 Derby Street, Salem, MA 01970
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Featuring a 171-foot, three masted ship reconstruction, Salem Maritime National Historic Site offers visitors a variety of ship related tours. Visitors can also explore a walk through museum detailing the history of sailing in the 18th century.
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Winter Island Park is a marine park where visitors can visit a historic fort, harbor and lighthouse. There is also a boat launch, a beach with a lifeguard, picnic areas and RV and tent camping from May through October.
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The Salem Willows Arcade is a video game arcade that features a historic carousel from 1866, skeeball, and vintage pinball machines. The arcade also has a prize and treasure system.