Salem, Massachusetts

Shops

Angelica of the Angels - shops with candles, jewelry, gifts, books, incense; also classes, readings; 192 Essex St. 978-745-9355 WEBSITE
Aroma Sanctum Perfumes - CHANGED TO ONLINE ONLY; uniquely blended fragrances, bath and body products, perfume bottles; 5 Central St. 978-740-9400 WEBSITE
Artemisia Botanicals - variety of gifts and botanical products; incense, decor, herbs, spices, tea, candles, soaps, oils; 3 Hawthorne Blvd. 978-745-0065 WEBSITE
Bewitched in Salem - variety of unique products; oils, cauldrons, books, jewelry, crystals, incense; 180 Essex St. 978-744-9904 WEBSITE
B. F. Goodstitch - needlepoint shop; threads, canvases, classes; 18 Front St. 978-740-8986 WEBSITE
Coon's Gard and Gift Shop - ouvenirs, gifts, t-shirts, sweatshirts, jewelry, crystals, pet costumes, candles, cards, oils, books; 226 Essex St. 978-744-5884 WEBSITE
Crow Haven Corner - books, candles home decor, readings, gifts, magical items; 125 Essex St. 978-745-8763 WEBSITE
Enchanted Shop - magical supply shop; herbs, oils, crystals, candles, jewelry; 98 Wharf St. 978-745-2856 WEBSITE
Harbor Sweets - hand crafted small batch chocolates; nautical themes; 85 Leavitt St. 978-745-7648 WEBSITE
Haus Witch - items for the home, personal care and healing; candles, cards, bath and shower products, accessories, herbals, oils, books; 144 Washington St. 978-594-8950 WEBSITE
Hex Old World Witchery - witch products; oils, potions, spell kits, incense, jewelry, amulets, candles; 246 Essex St. 978-666-0765 WEBSITE
Hive and Forge - collection of artisan made items, including t-shirts, women's apparel, jewelry, candles, frames, prints, photographs; 30 Church St. 978-866-1165 WEBSITE
J. Mode - women's contemporary clothing boutique; 17 Front St. 978-744-7007 WEBSITE
Moody's Home and Gifts - gift shop with homemade items and international imports; soy candles, decor, soaps, essential oils, cards, frames, mugs, jewelry, Salem-themed prints and coasters; 109 Essex St. 978-414-5390 WEBSITE
Mud Puddle Toys - CLOSED in Salem; open in Marblehead; toy store featuring safe, eco-friendly toys; educational, wooden toys, arts&crafts; 221 Essex St. 978-740-5400 WEBSITE
Nu Aeon - CHANGED TO ONLINE ONLY; witch products; amulets, candles, incense; 88 Wharf St. 978-744-0202 WEBSITE
Omen Psychic Parlor & Witchcraft Emporium - psychic readings, classes, products; 184 Essex St. 978-666-0763 WEBSITE
Pamplemousse - French wines and gourmet foods boutique; also tableware, gifts, cookware, crafts; 185 Essex St. 978-745-2900 WEBSITE
Record Exchange - record store selling new and used vinyl, plus cd's and dvd's; 256 Washington St. 978-745-0777 WEBSITE
Rusty and Ingrid - hand made New England themed screen prints; 34 Front St. 978-309-8618 WEBSITE
Salemdipity - gifts; sister store to The Trolley Depot; books, gifts, souvenirs; located at Pickering Wharf area; 86 Wharf St. 978-745-5556 WEBSITE
The Barking Cat Pet Emporium - CLOSED; cat and dog food, treats, accessories, toys; downtown; 266 Essex St. 978-745-2275 WEBSITE
The Magic Parlor - witch clothing, oils, herbs, books, jewelry, incense, gag items, fangs; 213 Essex St. 978-740-3866 WEBSITE
The Trolley Depot - downtown eclectic gift shop; Halloween collectibles, books, jewelry, t-shirts, souvenirs; 191 Essex St. 978-745-3003 WEBSITE
Tibet Arts and Healing - Tibetan imports, including singing bowls, statues, ceramics, prayer and meditation accessories, incense, jewelry; 230 Essex St. 978-982-9022 WEBSITE
Witch City Consignment & Thrift Store - wide variety of used items for sale; includes Halloween products; 301 Essex St. 978-744-4433 WEBSITE
Witch Tee's - t-shirt store; also, sweatshirts, gifts, hats, socks; 2 locations; Witch City Mall, 2 E. India Square Mall; 181 Essex St. 978-740-0900 WEBSITE
Ye Olde Pepper Candy Companie - old fashioned candy store, across from House of Seven Gables; 122 Derby St. 978-745-2744 WEBSITE

Laurie Cabot Witch Shoppe - potions, incense, books about magic; crystals, psychic readings; online shop WEBSITE
Shop Listing - salem.org - list of shops by type WEBSITE

General Information

Regional Visitor Center - part of National Park Service; great place to begin; 27 minute free film, gift shop; 2 New Liberty St. 978-740-1650 WEBSITE
Essex National Heritage Area - Federally designated historic region; includes 34 towns north of Boston WEBSITE
Guide to Salem - salemweb.com WEBSITE
Haunted Happenings - official website for Salem's Halloween information, news, events, activities WEBSITE
Salem Office of Tourism Information Site - salem.org; visitor guide, special events WEBSITE
Salem Shopping District - salemmainstreets.org; news and events WEBSITE
Salem Visitor Center Heritage Tour - easy walk around Salem; trail marked by red line in town WEBSITE

Maps

Salem Map - salemweb.com; map of downtown with attractions WEBSITE

Restaurants

Captain Dusty's Ice Cream - ice cream and frozen yogurt; 143 Derby St. 978-744-0777 WEBSITE
Jaho Coffee & Tea - coffee & tea shop in wharf area; latte, cappuccino, gelato, desserts; 197 Derby St. 978-744-4300 WEBSITE
Life Alive - organic cafe; grain, acai, and noodle bowls; salads, soups, smoothies, lattes, juices; 281 Essex St. 978-594-4644 WEBSITE
Lobster Shanty - casual restaurant and bar, open seasonally, outdoor seating, live music; 25 Front St. 978-745-5449 WEBSITE
Maria's Sweet Somethings - chocolate, candy, ice cream, desserts, gifts; located downtown; 26 Front St. 978-825-9111 WEBSITE
Passage to India - Indian food restaurant between downtown and waterfront; 157 Washington St. 978-832-2200 WEBSITE
Polonus Deli - high quality deli meats, Eastern European foods and candy, ice cream; 176 Essex St. 978-740-3203 WEBSITE
Salem Beer Works - restaurant and brewery on Derby St.; 278 Derby St. 978-745-2337 WEBSITE

Destination Salem Restaurant Listing - salem.org; list from the Salem Tourism Office WEBSITE

Accommodations

Hawthorne Hotel - located in downtown Salem; 18 Washington Sq. 978-744-4080 WEBSITE
Morning Glory - near House of Seven Gables in downtown area, relaxed 3 guest room B&B with parking, hightly rated; 22 Hardy St. 978-741-1703 WEBSITE
Salem Inn - consists of three historic homes; Capt. West House, Curwan House, Peabody House; 7 Summer St. 978-741-0680 WEBSITE
Salem Waterfront Hotel & Marina - luxury boutique hotel; indoor heated pool, marina services; 225 Derby St. 978-740-8788 WEBSITE

List of B&B's - iloveinns.com WEBSITE

Events, Activities, Attractions

Count Orlok's Nightmare Gallery - monster museum; haunted house during October; 217 Essex St. 978-740-0500 WEBSITE
Crowinshield Bentley House - Georgian colonial home; part of Peabody Essex Museum; 126 Essex St. 978-745-9500 WEBSITE
Gallows Hill Museum & Theatre - formerly Witches Cottage; live witchcraft; ghost shows; special events; group shows; 7 Lynde St. 978-825-0222 WEBSITE
Gardner-Pingree House 1805 - Federal style house, beautiful interior decor; part of Peabody Essex Museum; 128 Essex St. 978-745-9500 WEBSITE
House of the Seven Gables - Capt. John Turner House, subject of Nathaniel Hawthorne's book; tours; 115 Derby St. 978-744-0991 WEBSITE
National Park Service Salem Visitor Center - free history of Essex County film; info; gift shop; 2 New Liberty St. 978-740-1650 WEBSITE
New England Pirate Museum - tour guide leads you through museum; artifacts, treasure, pirate ship; 274 Derby St. 978-741-2800 WEBSITE
Peabody Essex Museum - downtown Salem museum of art and culture; hands-on activities, gift shop; 161 Essex St. 978-745-9500 WEBSITE
Peirce-Nichols House - remodeled in Federal style by Samuel McIntire; part of Peabody Essex Museum; 80 Federal St. 978-745-9500 WEBSITE
Pioneer Village - recreation of a 1630 Puritan Village; period actors; check hours; 98 West Ave. 978-744-8815 WEBSITE
Salem Wax Museum - Salem witch history notables, pirates, and author Nathaniel Hawthorne; 288 Derby St. 978-740-2929 WEBSITE
Salem Willows Park - picnic area, arcade, carousel, concessions weather permitting; beach, fishing pier; short drive from downtown; 167 Fort Ave. 978-745-0251 WEBSITE
Salem Witch History Museum - live presentation; downstairs tour of fifteen scenes; 197-201 Essex St. 978-741-7770 WEBSITE
Salem Witch Museum - dramatic presentation of Witch Trials; 19 1/2 Washington Sq. North 978-744-1692 WEBSITE
Salem Witch Trials Memorial - granite bench memorials to the 20 victims of the witch trials; surrounded by granite walls, located downtown; 24 Liberty St. 978-744-1692 WEBSITE
Salem Witch Village - guided tour about the history of witchcraft and the witch hunts; 282 Derby St. 978-740-2929 WEBSITE
The Custom House - Federal style building preserved across from Derby Wharf; 176 Derby St. 978-740-1650 WEBSITE
The Witch House - Jonathan Corwin House, home of local magistrate at time of witch trials; 310 Essex St. 978-744-8815 WEBSITE
Witch Dungeon Museum - actors recreate witch trials; 16 Lynde St. 978-741-3570 WEBSITE
Bewitched Statue - roadsideamerica.com; downtown Salem in Lappin Park WEBSITE
Haunted Happenings - official website for Salem's Halloween information, news, events, activities WEBSITE
Hocus Pocus Tours - family owned tour company; informative, entertaining WEBSITE
Salem Historical Tours - day and evening tours, varied themes, "Haunted Footsteps Ghost Tour"WEBSITE
Salem Maritime National Historic Site - includes Derby & Hawkes Houses, tall ship at waterfront; ck. website for hours WEBSITE
Salem Trolley - hour long tour and all day transportation for exploring Salem WEBSITE
The Burying Point - graveyard in downtown Salem WEBSITE

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