Experiences

Interactive Salem History Theater | History Alive – Salem MA Step into Salem’s past with History Alive, the award-winning immersive theater company that has been bringing history to life in downtown Salem since 1992. Founded to commemorate the tercentenary of the Salem Witch Trials, History Alive creates original theatrical experiences based on true stories from Salem’s remarkable history. Located at Read more...

Holiday Glass Art Classes & Gifts  Discover the magic of creating your own handcrafted glass art this holiday season at North Shore Glass School in downtown Salem, MA. Our comprehensive glass art studio specializes in glassblowing, fused glass, flameworking, stained glass, and glass etching—offering the perfect experience for holiday gift-giving or creating one-of-a-kind ornaments and decorative pieces. Founded by master Read more...

Embrace your dark side at Die With Your Boots On, Salem’s premier destination for gothic, alternative, and heavy metal fashion since 2018. Located at 9 Church Street in downtown Salem, this family-owned boutique offers fearless fashion for all bodies, curating clothing as black as your heart and style as bold as your spirit. Size-Inclusive Alternative Fashion in Salem Founded by Read more...

Art Museum Salem MA | Peabody Essex Museum PEM Discover world-renowned art and culture at the Peabody Essex Museum (PEM), America’s oldest continuously operating museum and one of New England’s largest art institutions. Located in downtown Salem at 161 Essex Street, this spectacular museum welcomes holiday visitors with 850,000 works spanning cultures and centuries, including the remarkable Yin Yu Tang—a Read more...

Experience Salem’s most beloved historic landmark this holiday season at the House of the Seven Gables. Located on scenic Salem Harbor, this National Historic Landmark District offers guided mansion tours, beautiful colonial gardens, and 330 years of maritime and literary history. Built in 1668, the House of the Seven Gables inspired Nathaniel Hawthorne’s legendary novel and continues to captivate visitors Read more...

Discover extraordinary holiday gifts at Black Cat Curiosity Shoppe, a unique museum and gift shop in downtown Salem, MA. We specialize in curated curiosities, movie memorabilia, specialty teas, and locally made artisan goods—perfect for one-of-a-kind holiday shopping. Founded in 2013 by Salem historians Lara and Daniel Fury, our shop at 234 Essex Street offers a unique blend of authentic artifacts Read more...

Salem Arts Association is a volunteer-run nonprofit community gallery opening at their new location at 88 Wharf Street on historic Pickering Wharf in mid-to-late November 2025. Founded in 2007, Salem Arts Association features ten galleries with more than 2,000 square feet of exhibition space showcasing affordable locally created fine art, handcrafted jewelry, photography, ceramics, textiles, and unique gifts from more Read more...

Haunt Blackcraft: Salem’s Year-Round Haunted Holiday Experience Step into the supernatural this holiday season at Haunt Blackcraft, Salem’s largest and only year-round haunted house experience located at 259 Essex Street in downtown Salem. This immersive attraction offers spine-tingling entertainment perfect for holiday visitors seeking uniquely Salem experiences beyond traditional shopping and dining. As part of the BlackCraft Salem family—a proud Read more...

Holiday Coffee BlackCraft Salem | Witch’s Cottage Café – Salem MA Warm up your holiday shopping with a visit to BlackCraft Coffee, Salem’s most enchanting specialty coffee experience tucked inside the historic BlackCraft Salem store at 253 Essex Street. This whimsical café, designed to resemble a witch’s cottage, serves Witch City-inspired specialty drinks and treats that transform your coffee break Read more...

Holiday Shopping BlackCraft Salem | Alternative Gifts – Salem MA BlackCraft Salem: Alternative Holiday Shopping in Downtown Salem Discover unique holiday gift shopping at BlackCraft Salem, downtown Salem’s premier destination for alternative lifestyle apparel, accessories, and home goods. Located in the historic 110-year-old Merchants National Bank building at 253 Essex Street, this extraordinary retail experience combines gothic elegance with inclusive Read more...