- 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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Book lovers of all ages are welcome at the Pollard Memorial Library in Lowell, Massachusetts. The library features books, digital media, periodicals, microfiche archives and computer stations. It also hosts a panoply of community enrichment programs.
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Art enthusiasts should not miss a chance to visit the Whistler House Museum of Art in Lowell, Massachusetts. Dedicated to the life and work of American artist James M. Whistler, the museum has one of the largest collections of his work held in any art museum.
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Named after former U.S. Senator Paul Tsongas, Tsongas Arena is a venue that is host to numerous sporting events and concerts throughout the year. The arena can hold 7,800 individuals during concerts and 6,500 for sporting events, such as hockey.
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Immortalized in literature by the great American author Henry David Thoreau, Walden Pond State Reservation preserves the pond, Thoreau's cabin, and the surrounding environs for visitors to experience. The reservation offers year-round programs and guided tours.
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The Clark Gallery showcases contemporary art by artists in all stages of their careers, both local and national. The gallery features a variety of media, and offers consulting services for art acquisition.
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Established in 1886, the Concord Museum is home to a number of literary, decorative and historical artifacts including Emerson and Thoreau memorabilia, Native American stone tools, artifacts of the Revolutionary War and more.
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Home of perhaps one of the most famous American Literary pioneers, the Ralph Waldo Emerson House allows visitors the chance to view the surrounding muse of the writer. The property is well maintained, allowing the rooms to remain as they were from the time of Emerson's use.
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The site of one of the most notable literary works in our country, the Thoreau House, inspired Henry Thoreau to write Walden. The small cabin in the woods is a quaint space with only the necessities, including a cot, fireplace, and a writing table.
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Visitors can view a variety of farm animals including dorset sheep, tamworth pigs, lineback cows, and devon cows at Codman Community Farms. The farm was originally established early in the 19th century.
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Boston's Blue Hills Reservation is an urban environment that combines iconic rocky summit with 125 miles of outdoor trails. Rich historically and archaeologically, the area boasts 16 historic structures, the Blue Hills Weather Observatory and a National Historic Landmark.