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 …
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 …
A stately black house adorned with three gables and windows sparkling with tiny diamond panes of glass sits on the corner of Essex and North Streets in Salem. Its architecture, as well as furnishings from the seventeenth century on display inside, give visitors a deeper understanding of colonial Americans’ heritage. There are yawning fireplaces, a spinning wheel, and a bed …
A view down Chestnut Street Chestnut Street, right around the corner from the Inn, is a treasure trove of architectural beauty. Mostly built between 1796 and 1805 on farmland, its stately mansions were homes to wealthy sea captains and merchants looking to find some peace away from Salem’s busy waterfront. The houses are examples of Federal architecture, with additions and …
Lex, Doris, and Ronny When you come down to the Salem Inn’s cozy breakfast area, you will be greeted by the warm smile of Doris Walsh, the Inn’s Breakfast Coordinator. She will take good care of you—socializing with and serving our guests is her favorite part of working at the Inn. Not only will she cook and serve your …
Jennifer MacAllister is one of the main reasons that you will feel like you’re family when you stay at the Salem Inn. She is also one of the reasons that the Inn is as comfortable, clean, and well-run as it is. Jenn has been the general manager for 14 years. She knows where every coffee mug is, …