The Salem Inn might immerse visitors in old world charm, but it’s opted to modernize in a very special way – by going green. This was a decision made by the owners, Dick and Diane Pabich, as they felt being good stewards to the environment was their duty as property owners. This decision is also in keeping with Salem’s 2021 …
Lappin Park is a lovely little green spot in the center of Salem, where the two main street, Essex and Washington, cross. And in the park there resides one of the most famous statues in all of Salem: Samantha, the nose-twitching witch (Elizabeth Montgomery) from the 1960s TV Land show, Bewitched. This beautiful 9-foot bronze statue was erected in …
Opened in 2022, Real Pirates Salem, one of Salem’s top tourist destinations, teaches a fascinating tale of pirates, treasure, and lost love. Replica of the Whydah’s Bell The shipwreck of the Whydah was discovered by Barry Clifford in 1984 off of Cape Cod. Buried somewhere between 10 and 50 feet of sand, it took careful study of historic documents …
The Salem Farmers’ Market is a wonder for the senses. The dusky smell of a fresh tomato and the fragrant aroma of bunch of basil, locally grown. The colorful murals on Artists’ Row, painted by local artists. The delicious taste of a Napali rice bowl or the sweetness of homemade fudge. Live entertainment—music by local musicians and a 4:00 …
The Salem Inn Bed and Breakfast is thrilled to be working with historian Ray Swartz to provide history buffs the most comprehensive tours in Salem. His tours can be booked through Ray’s website here, or by purchasing one of the Inn’s History Lover’s Package. The package includes a copy of the book A Season With the Witch by Edgar …
Meet Professor Spindlewink! When you enter Professor Spindlewink’s World of Wizardry magic laboratory, you know you are in for something special. Dusty books are piled up on a shelf next to potion bottles, a cauldron bubbles and steams, and a raven talks. Then, as you gaze around, trying to take in all the magical objects and tools, the holographic …
Winter Island, at 50 Winter Island Rd., is my favorite spot in Salem. It is a maritime park, and less than a ten-minute drive from the Inn. Or, if you’re feeling adventurous, you can take a Blue Bike (these bikes are for rent all over Salem. Soon to come—a blog post about this program that promotes riding bikes rather than …
There’s no doubt about it that according to the calendar, spring is here. But the weather is raw and rainy and we all need an antidote. The Salem Inn has one for you—flowers! When you visit the Inn you will be greeted with our fabulous container gardens and window boxes. The cheerful pots are planted with daffodils, ranunculus, tulips, …
Hocus Pocus House, Salem Derby Wharf, Salem I take pictures of ghosts. At least where ghosts may be if you look closely enough. I find beauty in wasted, forgotten, and devastated locations. When I take pictures I feel a palpable energy, and I wonder, what happened to these places, and how did they end like this? Who lived here? What …
Many of our visitors to the Inn have tattoos and many come to Salem to have work done by specific artists. At last count, there were about 13 studios in Salem. I decided that something so meaningful to so many people deserved a post. So I walked around the corner from the Inn to Studio Thirteen Tattoo and was invited …