- 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!
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Spanning 80 acres, Silver Lake State Park has sandy beaches along the perimeter of Silver Lake. The lake can be used for swimming, boating and kayaking while the park provides picnic tables and a playground for children.
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The Scouting Museum and Library is actually two facilities: the Lawrence L. Lee Scouting Museum and the Max I. Silber Scouting Library. They offer a variety of exhibits devoted to the history of the Boy Scouts of America.
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10 Town Wharf, Plymouth, MA 02362
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Visitors can spot Humpback whales on Captain John Whale Watching & Fishing Tours. The tour goes through a variety of sight-seeing destinations on the ocean, including a mini-lighthouse. They also have a deep sea fishing tour.
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Visitors can step aboard a 45' boat from Lobster Tales Pirate Cruises to go on a sightseeing cruise to visit destinations like the Mayflower Ship and Plymouth Rock. During the cruise, the staff members catch lobsters and explain their biology.
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Established in 1824, Pilgrim Hall Museum is America's oldest functioning public museum which features a collection of authentic Pilgrim artifacts such as paintings, portraits, weapons, furniture and much more.
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114 Water Street, Plymouth, MA 02360
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Wines at Plymouth Bay Winery are produced by locally-grown grapes and berries. The winery specializes in pairing recommendations. Tastings are available daily, and the wine bar can be booked for private tastings.
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120 Water Street, Plymouth, MA 02360
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The Plymouth Night Tour offers thrills and chills on this nightly adventure that takes visitors on a hunt for paranormal happenings. The
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Brewster Gardens, also known as Elder Brewster Gardens, is a local park which runs along the length of the Town Brook. It contains numerous walking trails as well as a bronze statue ad a steel scuplture dedicated to the Pilgrims.
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Led by paranormal investigators, Dead of Night Ghost Tours offers a variety of tours focused on Plymouth's history and lore. Tours include a daytime historic tour, a lantern-lit ghost tour, and a scavenger hunt tour.
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An indoor play center and party place designed for children between the ages of 1 and 8 years, Imagination Island features a variety of play equipment and creative play stations. The center hosts birthday parties, as well.