1692 history
Salem Witch Museum
The city’s classic introduction to the witch trials, set in a former church facing Salem Common. Official site →
~1.2 mi · ~25 min walk
Salem local guide
Salem, on foot
Most of what brings people to Salem — the museums, the historic waterfront, the downtown pedestrian mall — is within about a mile of the duplex. Here’s where to go and roughly how long it takes to walk there.
Don’t miss
Top attractions
Six essentials, all an easy walk from the duplex.
Art & culture
Peabody Essex Museum
Renowned art, maritime and Asian collections — including Yin Yu Tang, a Qing-dynasty house rebuilt inside. Official site →
~1.0 mi · ~20 min walkHistoric house
House of the Seven Gables
The 1668 waterfront mansion that inspired Hawthorne’s novel, with guided tours and seaside gardens. Official site →
~1.3 mi · ~25 min walk1692 history
The Witch House
Home of trials judge Jonathan Corwin — the only standing structure in Salem with direct ties to 1692. Official site →
~1.1 mi · ~20 min walkNational park
Salem Maritime National Historical Park
Historic wharves and buildings from Salem’s Age of Sail. Grounds open 24/7; buildings and programs are free. Official site →
~1.3 mi · ~25 min walkSince 1637
Old Burying Point
One of the oldest burying grounds in the country, beside the Salem Witch Trials Memorial.
~0.9 mi · ~20 min walkApproximate walking distances from the property’s general area (exact address shared after booking). Check each site for current hours and tickets.
Places to seeTour startsRestaurants & bars
Shaded circle = approximate area of the duplex (exact address shared after booking). Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
All places to see
Sort by name, category or distance.
| Why go | ||
|---|---|---|
| Old Burying Point (Charter Street Cemetery) Historic sites | One of the oldest burying grounds in the country (1637), beside the Salem Witch Trials Memorial. | ~0.9 mi ~20 min walk |
| Essex Street Pedestrian Mall Downtown | The brick-paved heart of downtown, lined with shops, cafés and street performers. | ~0.9 mi ~20 min walk |
| Salem Visitor Center Downtown | Destination Salem’s visitor information center at 245 Derby Street — maps, tickets and tips. | ~0.9 mi ~20 min walk |
| Peabody Essex Museum Museums | A major art and culture museum with renowned maritime, Asian and contemporary collections — including Yin Yu Tang, a Qing-dynasty house rebuilt inside the museum. | ~1.0 mi ~20 min walk |
| Witch House (Jonathan Corwin House) Museums | Home of trials judge Jonathan Corwin — the only structure still standing in Salem with direct ties to the 1692 trials. | ~1.1 mi ~20 min walk |
| Pickering Wharf Waterfront | Waterfront shops, seafood restaurants, the marina and harbor cruises, right at the edge of downtown. | ~1.1 mi ~20 min walk |
| Salem Witch Museum Museums | Salem’s best-known introduction to the 1692 witch trials, set in a former church facing Salem Common. | ~1.2 mi ~25 min walk |
| Salem MBTA Station Getting around | Commuter Rail (Newburyport/Rockport Line) to Boston’s North Station in about 30 minutes. | ~1.2 mi ~25 min walk |
| The House of the Seven Gables Museums | The 1668 waterfront mansion that inspired Nathaniel Hawthorne’s novel, with guided tours and seaside gardens. | ~1.3 mi ~25 min walk |
| Salem Maritime National Historical Park Waterfront | National Park Service site with historic wharves and buildings telling the story of Salem’s Age of Sail. | ~1.3 mi ~25 min walk |
| Salem Common Downtown | The city’s historic green, ringed by grand Federal-era homes. | ~1.3 mi ~25 min walk |
| Derby Wharf Light Station Waterfront | An 1871 lighthouse at the end of half-mile Derby Wharf — a favorite sunset walk. | ~1.5 mi ~30 min walk |
| Salem Ferry dock Getting around | Seasonal ferry to Boston’s Long Wharf (about 50 minutes). The 2026 season runs late May through October 31. | ~1.5 mi ~30 min walk |
| Salem Willows Park Parks & beaches | Seaside park with a pier, small beaches, arcades and harbor views. | ~2.4 mi ~50 min walk |
| Winter Island Park Parks & beaches | A maritime park with a beach, Fort Pickering Light and a public boat launch. | ~2.5 mi ~50 min walk |
Distances are approximate: walking routes from OpenStreetMap routing, measured from the general area of the property (not the exact address), with times at an easy 3 mph pace. Brisk walkers — and our guests — put the wharf and downtown at about 15–20 minutes. Check each attraction’s own website for hours and tickets.
Walking tours
See Salem with a guide
Every tour below starts within about a mile of the duplex — walk there, no parking needed.
Bewitched Historical Tour
Bewitched Tours
Licensed guides walk you through 1692, with stops including the Witch Trials Memorial, Old Town Hall and the Old Witch Jail site. Dog friendly; tours often sell out.
Tour details & tickets →1692 Salem Witchcraft Walk
Salem Historical Tours
A walking tour through the events of the 1692 witch trials and the people caught up in them. Walk-ins welcome when space allows.
Tour details & tickets →Night ghost tours
Black Cat Tours
Evening walks through Salem’s haunted history from a local company running tours since 2013; day history tours too.
Tour details & tickets →Salem Food Tours
Salem Food Tours
Guided walking tastings around downtown Salem, covering about 1–2 miles. Open year-round.
Tour details & tickets →Ranger-led programs
National Park Service · Salem Maritime
Free ranger programs on the historic waterfront. The small Derby and Narbonne Houses tour (8 people) is booked on the day.
Tour details & tickets →Lengths and meeting points are as published by each operator; confirm on your ticket, as details can change. In October, book tours several days ahead.
Where to eat
Our favorite tables in town
From harbor-view oysters to a 1945 breakfast counter, all within walking distance.
Reserve ahead in October. Salem’s restaurants fill fast during Haunted Happenings — book as soon as your dates are set. Turner’s takes September–October requests online only, and many spots run walk-in waitlists on weekends.
New England seafood$$$
Turner’s Seafood
A classic fish house and oyster bar in historic Lyceum Hall. September–October tables must be requested online.
~1.1 mi · ~20 min walk
Official site →Seafood & raw bar$$
Sea Level Oyster Bar
Two floors of harbor views on Pickering Wharf, a raw bar and a seasonal waterfront patio.
~1.1 mi · ~20 min walk
Official site →Seafood$$
Finz Seafood & Grill
Seafood grill on Pickering Wharf, serving lunch and dinner daily.
~1.1 mi · ~20 min walk
Official site →Modern New England$$$
Ledger
Progressive New England cooking in the former Salem Savings Bank building (circa 1818); Sunday brunch.
~0.9 mi · ~20 min walk
Official site →Mediterranean-inspired$$$
Settler
Chef Aaron Chambers’ dining room and wine bar. Dinner Tuesday–Saturday.
~1.0 mi · ~20 min walk
Official site →Wood-fired pizza$$
Bambolina
Hand-crafted wood-fired pizza on Derby Street — an easy, casual dinner.
~0.9 mi · ~20 min walk
Official site →Breakfast & brunch$
Red’s Sandwich Shop
Serving Salem since 1945 from the historic London Coffee House building.
~0.9 mi · ~15 min walk
Official site →Organic café$$
Life Alive
Organic grain bowls, smoothies and juices, with vegetarian and vegan options. Open 10 AM–9 PM daily.
~1.0 mi · ~20 min walk
Official site →Cocktail bar$$
Hallowed Ground
An underground, old-school-lounge cocktail bar — follow the red light in the alley. Evenings, Tuesday–Sunday.
~1.0 mi · ~20 min walk
Official site →Coffee stops
Jaho Coffee Roaster (197 Derby St), Wolf Next Door Coffee (142 Derby St, near the House of the Seven Gables) and Gulu-Gulu Café (247 Essex St), a café with live music.
Cooking in
Both kitchens are fully equipped, with cookware, dishes and the basics — handy on busy October weekends.
Price levels ($–$$$$) are approximate. Hours change seasonally — check each restaurant’s site before you go. Distances are approximate walking routes from the property’s general area.
Day trips
Easy escapes without a car
Boston by train
The MBTA Commuter Rail runs from Salem station to North Station in about 30 minutes — no parking hassles. Check mbta.com for current schedules and fares.
Schedules →Boston by sea
The seasonal Salem Ferry crosses to Boston’s Long Wharf in about 50 minutes (runs late May through October 31 in 2026; weather permitting).
Schedules →Cape Ann: Rockport & Gloucester
The same Commuter Rail line continues north past Beverly to Gloucester and Rockport — classic harbor towns for a day by the sea.
Schedules →
Seasonal note
October & Haunted Happenings
Every October, Salem hosts Haunted Happenings — a month-long celebration that draws huge crowds, especially on weekends and around Halloween.
Check October availabilityMore on October stays in our FAQ.
- Book early. October is the city’s busiest month and fills up fast.
- Walk, don’t drive downtown. The City advises visitors not to drive into downtown in October, especially on weekends; roads close for events, including Halloween night.
- Park once. Free street parking near the duplex is first-come, first-served and usually busier on October weekends, so arrive early — details in your welcome packet. Then walk about 15–20 minutes into town.
- Reserve ahead. Popular museums, tours and events can sell out. Book restaurant tables early; many others are first-come, first-served with long weekend waits.
- Go midweek or early. Weekdays and mornings are noticeably calmer.
- Get the app. The Destination Salem app has maps, restrooms, event listings and real-time updates. salem.org · hauntedhappenings.org
Stay within walking distance
The Upper Unit sleeps 8 and the First-Floor Unit sleeps 5 — or book both for up to 13 guests. Questions? See the FAQ.