- Our list of the best things to do in Salem, Massachusetts, features the top 756 nearby activities — including 348 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Salem, MA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Museums & Galleries, Entertainment & Shows, and Sights & Landmarks.
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Part of the Ipswich Museum, the Whipple House was built in 1677 and is a National Historic Landmark. The house is a good example of first period American architecture. Visitors can tour the house -- which contains many original furnishings.
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Hammond Castle was the home and laboratory of the famous inventor, John Hays Hammond, Jr. The castle features a Medieval style architecture and operates as a museum which houses a collection of medieval, Renaissance and Roman artifacts along with Hammond memorabilia.
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Ravenswood Park
481 Western Avenue (Route 127), Gloucester, MA 01930
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A 600-acre nature reserve, Ravenswood Park offers local historical relics including Native American artifacts and structures built by early settlers. It provides 10 miles of trails and paths along with areas for picnics, bird watching and cross-country skiing.
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The Ipswich Historical Society founded the Ipswich Museum in 1890. The current collection reflects more than 100 years of acquisition and is displayed in both the 1677 Whipple House and the 1800 Heard House.
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Prp Wine International is a large scale wine dealer and warehouse that delivers wines from all around the world to its customers. The company offers home and hotel wine tastings that can be customized.
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Built in 1795, the Heard House Museum is a furnished museum/home with décor and furniture that reflects both Asian and Western styles due to the prominence of trade with China during the period of the home.
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Featuring a 200 foot long ice rink, Flynn Rink offers visitors a space for classes, birthday parties, public skating, and other activities. The rink hosts local hockey leagues, with over 1000 seats available to spectators for watching games.
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Chelsea Theatre Works, 189 Winnisimmet Street, Chelsea, MA 02150
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Located in an old Post Office, the Apollinaire Theatre Company presents professionally staged works ranging from modern classics to regional premieres. In the summer, they feature outdoor plays in English and Spanish. Youth theatre and workshops available on premises.
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Marini Farm features a seasonally open corn maze as well as a farm stand and pumpkin patch. Other attractions include pedal karts, hayrides, bouncy castles, rope games, an apple cannon and a giant tube slide.
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Fellsmere Park is a historic park, which includes a walking path through open grass and wooded areas. At its center is a large pond, which includes two fountains and large groups of ducks.