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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 42 attractions in Salem

This tribute museum is dedicated to all those who have entertained us in the world of Horror! Actors, directors and special effects wizards of the past and present are all honored here with nearly fifty life-sized realistic recreations of the horror's genre's most memorable characters. Safe for all. During October, the monsters come to life making Count Orlok's Nightmare Gallery Salem's Scariest Haunted house but during the rest of the year, the monsters are quite calm and won't move at all. See you soon!!!

Attraction type: Museum
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 42 attractions in Salem
Attraction type: Shop
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #3 of 42 attractions in Salem

    Located just to the rear of Peabody Essex Museum adjacent to the old burial ground, the Salem Witch Memorial is open to the public.  Each of this park's 20 stone benches represents a person...

Attraction type: Park
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #4 of 42 attractions in Salem

This small museum recounts the exploits of Captain Kidd and other 17th-century pirates.

Attraction type: History museum
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #5 of 42 attractions in Salem

Built in 1668, this is the oldest surviving 17th century wooden mansion in New England and one of the most famous in America. The House of the Seven Gables inspired author Nathaniel Hawthorne to write

Attraction type: Historic home; Historic site; Other
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #6 of 42 attractions in Salem

The museum's collections include American art and architecture and outstanding Asian, Asian Export, Native American, African, Oceanic, Maritime, and Photography collections. In addition to its collections, the museum offers changing exhibitions and a hands-on education center. The museum campus features numerous parks, period gardens, and 24 historic properties, including Yin Yu Tang, the only example of Chinese vernacular architecture on display in the United States.

Attraction type: Museum; History museum; Art museum; Maritime museum; Other
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #7 of 42 attractions in Salem
Attraction type: Amusement/theme park
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #8 of 42 attractions in Salem

The Charter street burial ground, historically known as Olde Burying Point is the second oldest *recorded* burial ground in the United States. Interred within it are such notable figures as Samual...

Attraction type: Cemetery
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #9 of 42 attractions in Salem

Nathaniel Hawthorne worked here as surveyor to Salem's port.

Attraction type: Historic site; Museum
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #10 of 42 attractions in Salem

Established in 1930, this recreated fishing village was one of America's first living history museums.

Attraction type: Historic village; Tour
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #11 of 42 attractions in Salem
Attraction type: Group tour/boat; Tour
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #12 of 42 attractions in Salem

The Night Tour is a 90-minute walking tour lead by lantern light. Our expert story tellers are licensed experienced, and play real Salem historical characters. Salem is not your average American town, Nathaniel Hawthorne once called it a “cursed city” famed for its execution of 20 colonists for Witch Craft in 1692. Our tour will take you up close and personal with Salem's amazing Haunted sites, The Witch Dungeon site, 2 of The Witch cities oldest cemeteries, the old Salem Jail, and many more!

Attraction type: Tour
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #13 of 42 attractions in Salem

Psychic medium psychic readings 7 days a week all year round. On going classes weekly - learning the tarot, meditation, and psychic development. Also Wiccan metaphysical witch shop. High quality handcrafted merchandise, jewelry, wands, witches, stones, worry dolls, and other items of interest.

Attraction type: Specialty shop
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #14 of 42 attractions in Salem
Attraction type: Group tour/boat; Tram
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #15 of 42 attractions in Salem
Attraction type: Historic walking area; Tour
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #16 of 42 attractions in Salem
Attraction type: Tour; Historic walking area
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #17 of 42 attractions in Salem

The proprietor of this shop of Wiccan supplies is the official Witch of Salem, Laurie Cabot.

Attraction type: Specialty shop
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #18 of 42 attractions in Salem
Attraction type: Historic walking area; Marina; Neighborhood; Wharf/pier/boardwalk
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #19 of 42 attractions in Salem
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #20 of 42 attractions in Salem
Attraction type: Group tour/boat
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