- 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.
- The results below include the top 30 things to do within the city of Salem, MA , followed by 726 popular activities in nearby cities, including Boston, Lowell, Cambridge, Gloucester, Brookline, Somerville, Beverly, Concord, Watertown, Lynn, Newburyport, Newton, Hingham, Waltham, Lexington, Marblehead, Rockport, Danvers, Ipswich, Haverhill, Medford, North Andover, Arlington, Quincy, Scituate, Hull, Amesbury, Saugus, Dedham, Malden, Milton, Braintree, Methuen, Lincoln, Woburn, Needham, Andover, Lawrence, Revere, Billerica, Burlington, Peabody, Chelsea, Wellesley, Everett, Chelmsford, Tewksbury, Melrose, Weymouth, Essex, Seabrook, Chatham, Salem and Dracut
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Harvard Square, locally known as simply the Square, is the historic and cultural center of Cambridge and serves as a popular destination for shopping, dining, quality theater and sightseeing.
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The Hahvahd Tour is a guided tour of the university campus operated by the current students of Harvard. The tour includes all the major sites and historic buidlings in and around the campus accompanied with an informative commentary on the university's history.
15.3 Miles
Artistic and independent films are the focus of the Brattle Theatre. It serves as the home venue for several major film events throughout the year, such as the Independent Film Festival Boston, Boston LGBT Film Festival, and Boston Underground Film Festival.
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105 Brattle St, Cambridge, MA 02138
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The preserved home of Henry Longfellow, Longfellow House Washington Headquarters National Historic Site offers visitors the chance to learn more about the life of the literary genius. View and analyze the 19th century poet's work and walk the home where the incredible creations happened.
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Arlington Children's Center offers a number of educational programs for children, along with after school programs and vacation and summer camps. Their programs begin at the toddler stage and extend to all elementary school ages.
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Jason Street & Gray Street intersection, Arlington, MA 02474
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Perfect for the outdoor enthusiast, Menotomy Rocks Park provides for an array of recreational activities. A picturesque park with wooded trails, it is ideal for fishing, walking, hiking and wildlife/bird watching.
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Organized by a group of local historians, Andover Historical Society features exhibits containing artifacts from the town's past. These exhibits include historical information from the Civil War and Edwardian times, including furniture, clothing, and tools from the 19th century.
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Originating in Hopkinton, Charles River flows through and joins the Atlantic Ocean at Boston. With spacious esplanades surrounding the river on either side, it offers many outdoor acitivities including jogging, hiking, biking, boating and more.
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The Berklee College of Music offers undergraduate, graduate, and summer programs for those interested in dedicating their lives to music. The location also hosts musical performances from artists like Jarabe De Palo.
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Symphony Hall is a historic building and home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra. Opening in October 1900, the hall is a live entertainment venue, noted for its quality of sound and interior design.