8 days in Salem Itinerary

Best known for its 1692 witch trials, Salem has a number of significant historical sites, a bustling downtown, and many witch-themed attractions.

Get out of town with these interesting Salem side-trips: Concord (Concord Museum, The Old North Bridge, &more), Rockport (Old First Parish Burying Ground & Halibut Point State Park) and Gloucester (Dolphin & Whale Watching & Fishermen's Memorial Monument). Next up on the itinerary: explore the world behind art at Peabody Essex Museum, explore the different monuments and memorials at Old Burying Point Cemetery, steep yourself in history at The House of the Seven Gables, and walk around Salem Witch Trials Memorial.

For more things to do, photos, maps, and more tourist information, you can read our Salem online trip itinerary maker.

Expect a daytime high around 67°F in May, and nighttime lows around 48°F.