Salem 7-Day Family Friendly Itinerary

1. Day 1: Salem Maritime National Historic Site
   5 minutes (0.4 miles) from Downtown Salem

   Take a walking tour of the historic site and learn about Salem's seafaring history.

2. Day 2: The Witch House
   5 minutes (0.3 miles) from Salem Maritime National Historic Site

   Explore the home of Judge Jonathan Corwin, one of the judges in the witch trials of 1692.

3. Day 3: Peabody Essex Museum
   10 minutes (0.8 miles) from The Witch House

   Discover the largest collection of Asian art and musical instruments in the country.

4. Day 4: Salem Willows Park
   5 minutes (1.4 miles) from Peabody Essex Museum

   Enjoy the view of the Atlantic Ocean while eating seafood and playing arcade games.

5. Day 5: Beverly Harbor
   20 minutes (4.3 miles) from Salem Willows Park

   Take an evening boat cruise and catch a beautiful sunset over the harbor.

6. Day 6: Gallows Hill Museum/Theatre
   7 minutes (1.3 miles) from Beverly Harbor

   Experience a witches' trial reenactment in an interactive museum and theater.

7. Day 7: House of Seven Gables
   5 minutes (0.3 miles) from Gallows Hill Museum/Theatre

   Tour the historic mansion that inspired Nathaniel Hawthorne's famous novel.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Salem Maritime National Historic Site (1 hour, free)
• The Witch House (1 hour, $8 per adult)
• Peabody Essex Museum (2-3 hours, $20 per adult)
• Salem Willows Park (2-3 hours, cost varies for food and games)
• Beverly Harbor boat cruise (2 hours, $30 per adult)
• Gallows Hill Museum/Theatre (1.5-2 hours, $15-20 per adult)
• House of Seven Gables (1-2 hours, $17-22 per adult)
• Total Estimated Costs: $108-123 per adult

Useful Tips

If you have more time, consider adding a visit to the Salem Witch Museum, Salem's Visitor Center, or any of the historic cemeteries. If you have less time, skip Salem Willows Park and the Beverly Harbor boat cruise.