SalemActivities

Activities in Salem

  1. A

    Winter Island Maritime Park

    Just south of Salem Willows Amusement Park (less than 2 miles northeast of Salem center) is Winter Island Maritime Park, the site of Fort Pickering and its lighthouse. It is now a public park with a campground and the tiny Waikiki Beach (don’t get too excited by the name: it’s really just wishful thinking). Two miles south of the town center, Forest River Park has two beaches, picnic areas and a saltwater swimming pool.

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  2. B

    Salem Historical Tours

    Did somebody say murder? This series of spooky tours tell tales of witchcraft and haunted houses. Thematic walking tours include Cemetery 101 (adult/child/senior $10/6/8; 1pm), Haunted Footsteps Ghost Tours (adult/child/senior $14/8/10; 8pm) and the Salem Witchcraft Walk (adult/child/senior $10/6/8; 3pm).

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  3. C

    Salem Trolley

    This tour follows a figure-eight route, with a running commentary, past most of the town’s places of interest.

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