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The historic seaport of Salem, on the North Shore of Massachusetts, is best known as the site of the infamous “witch trials” of the late 1600’s, but boaters will find a lot more to love about the city than its past.
Upon entering the harbor from Salem Sound, you’ll see Winter Island to starboard. The island, once home to a military installation, is now a marine recreational park featuring seasonal dinghy and rack storage, an excellent all-tide boat ramp, RV and tent camping, scenic picnic areas, and the Fort Pickering Lighthouse.
Next to the powerplant is the Salem Harbor ferry terminal and dock, providing high-speed shuttle service to and from Boston Harbor. The dock also acommodates small cruise ships and other commercial vessels.
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BEWITCHED BY SALEM
Witches are usually the first things one associates with Salem, thanks to the “witch trials” of the late 1600s. But this seaside city offers more good magic than bad. Salem is teeming with maritime history and Colonial culture—and it’s all within easy reach of boaters arriving from the north or south.
DOCK & DINE: FINZ SEAFOOD & GRILL
The atmosphere is upscale yet not too fancy, with tasteful artwork and big windows affording views of the water.
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NEW ENGLAND BOATING AND FISHING BEST BETS
Pickering Wharf
Salem, MA
Notch
283r Derby Street Salem, MA
Finz Seafood and Grill
86 Wharf Street Salem, MA
Lulu’s Bakery & Pantry
285 Derby Street
Salem, MA
Essex’s NY Pizza & Deli
1 Church Street
Salem, MA
Odd Meter Coffee Co.
60 Washington Street
Salem, MA
Caramel Patisserie
281 Essex Street
Salem, MA
Nathaniel’s in the Hawthorne Hotel
18 Washington Square West
Salem, MA
Gulu-Gulu Cafe
247 Essex Street
Salem, MA
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HIGHLIGHTS OF SALEM
Nathaniel’s In The Hawthorne Hotel
18 Washington Square W, Salem, MA
978-825-4311
HawthorneHotel.com
Salem’s famed author,
welcome hotel guests
Black Cat Tours
185 Essex Street
Salem, MA
978-239-9145
BlackCatSalem.com
Ghost, Historical,
Tours, Witch Trials
Longboards
Restaurant & Bar
72 Wharf Street, Salem, MA
978-745-6659
LongboardsBar.com
Eat and drink where the locals do!
Amelia Payson House
16 Winter Street Salem, MA
978-744-8304 AmeliaPaysonHouse.com
A short walk to all of Salem’s attractions
Hampton Inn Salem
11 Dodge Street Salem, MA
978-414-3100 SalemBoston.HamptonbyHilton.com
Offers 113 beautiful new guest rooms.
Salem Trolley
8 Central Street Salem, MA
978-744-5469
SalemTrolley.com
Historical, Tours