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 …
The Salem Inn Bed and Breakfast, Salem, MA, Explores Real Pirates Salem
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 Inn Bed and Breakfast Presents GHOSTS—Photos from Jill Pabich’s Exhibit in the Breakfast Room
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 …
Read All About It! The Salem Inn Bed and Breakfast in Salem, MA, Invites You to Visit Studio Thirteen Tattoo Studio!
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 …
Read All About It! The Salem Inn Bed and Breakfast in Salem, MA, Invites You to Explore Yin Yu Tang!
Salem has its share of beautiful and historic architecture, from the Witch House, built in the 1600s, to the stately Federalist mansions on Chestnut Street. But did you know that Salem also has a pristine example of a late-19th century Chinese house? Door to Yin Yu Tang Yin Yu Tang (Hall of Plentiful Shelter) can be found at the Peabody …
Read All About It! The Salem Inn Bed and Breakfast’s Juiciest Gossip: West vs. West!
Miniature Portraits of Captain Nathaniel West and Elizabeth Derby West Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Mass. Captain Nathaniel West (1758-1851), who built the Salem Inn’s West House in 1834, eloped with the daughter of Elias Hasket Derby, Elizabeth “Betsey” Derby, in 1783. Elias Derby owned or held shares in many privateering ships during the American Revolution, which made him …
Read All About It! The Salem Inn Bed and Breakfast in Salem, MA, Is Rising to New Heights!
Built in 1834, the West House of the Salem Inn Bed and Breakfast is a fine example of Federalist architecture. It consists of 3 townhouses, 5,7, and 9 Summer Street. As such, it has lots of staircases. Some are grand; others small and winding. We have wanted to meet our guests’ desire for an elevator to bring their luggage …
Read All About It! The Salem Inn Bed and Breakfast in Salem, MA, Invites You to Explore Chestnut Street!
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 …
Read All About It! The Salem Inn Bed and Breakfast in Salem, MA, Invites You to Meet Doris Walsh!
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 …
Read All About It! The Salem Inn Bed and Breakfast in Salem, MA, Introduces Yuscenia Rodriguez!
Yuscenia Rodriguez has been with the Salem Inn for 19 wonderful years. She will meet you with a sunny smile and a friendly chat, for meeting guests and getting to know them is her favorite thing about working at the Inn. Originally from Lynn, MA, which borders Salem, she now lives in Beverly, another adjoining town. Yuscenia has …