- Our list of the best things to do in Salem, New Hampshire, features the top 464 nearby activities — including 186 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Salem, NH has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Museums & Galleries, Entertainment & Shows, and Amusement.
- The results below include the top 11 things to do within the city of Salem, NH , followed by 453 popular activities in nearby cities, including Lowell, Salem, Manchester, Concord, Beverly, Hampton, Newburyport, Nashua, Lexington, Danvers, Ipswich, North Andover, Haverhill, Amesbury, Londonderry, Derry, Saugus, Westford, Exeter, Woburn, Methuen, Andover, Lawrence, Merrimack, Peabody, Burlington, Hooksett, Billerica, Chelmsford, Tewksbury, Seabrook, Amherst, Melrose, Lynn, Malden, Hollis, Essex, Candia, Medford, North Hampton, Marblehead, Arlington, Dracut and Lee
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Canobie Lake Park is a full-service amusement park that embraces many types of rides. Massive roller coasters form the bulk of the park, but there are also rides for children as well as games and live entertainment.
2.5 Miles
Built in 1930, the Yankee Cannonball Rollercoaster is an amusement park ride at Canobie Lake Park that was designed by Herbert Paul Schmeck. The coaster has two cars that can each fit 6 riders at a time.
3.8 Miles
The origins of America's Stonehenge is unknown, but the site currently serves as an outdoor archaeological museum. Guests have to take a short hike in the woods to arrive at the stacked stones.
2.7 Miles
Salem Town Forest is a park that is home to various wildlife and provides 3.7 miles of trails to visitors for walking, riding horses or mountain biking. Seasonally the park also can be used to hunt, snowshoe or ski.
4.1 Miles
Infinity & Beyond is a hot air balloon rental company that rents out air balloon rides from sunrise to sunset. Rides are highly weather dependent and closes for wind, poor visibility in fog, and rain.
2.5 Miles
Located within Canobie Lake Park, Untamed Rollercoaster is an operating steel roller coaster with a forest and wilderness theme. Untamed is the steepest roller coaster in the Northeastern United States.
1.1 Miles
Field of Dreams is a community park and playground. The park offers a playground with a toddler area, as well as areas for older children and also features a fitness trail, hiking trails, a stage for performances and picnic areas.
4.1 Miles
At heights of 2000 feet above the ground, A&A Balloon Rides, LLC offers hot air balloon rides during sunrise and sunset. The trip includes a champagne toast and a brief overview of the history of balloons.
1.7 Miles
Offering gaming in the Salem area, Rockingham Park features horse racing along with fund-raising poker, bingo and roulette fun. The park is also used throughout the year for craft fairs, trade show and other activities.