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Salem Date Night: History & Greek Dinner

Start your evening with a shared drink in Peabody, then head to Salem for an engaging theatrical experience about the witch trials. Conclude your date with a delicious and refined Greek-Mediterranean dinner.

A 4-hour Peabody evening plan for couples — Red's Kitchen + Tavern, Gallows Hill Museum/Theatre, Ithaki Mediterranean Restaurant.

Duration
4 hrs
Cost
$75–$150
Stops
3 stops
Walking
Light walking · Total 10-mile driving route
Best time
5:00 – 10:00 PM
Ideal for
Couples · Friends · Solo · Adults
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Salem Date Night: History & Greek Dinner

The plan

The plan

  1. 1Red's Kitchen + Tavern(45 min)→
  2. 2Gallows Hill Museum/Theatre(1 hr 30 min)→
  3. 3Ithaki Mediterranean Restaurant(1 hr 45 min)

Why this plan works

The stops span roughly 10 miles across Peabody, so plan on driving — the order below keeps that driving in one direction. Ithaki Mediterranean Restaurant is the main event and takes the biggest block of time; the other stops are built around it. It finishes at Ithaki Mediterranean Restaurant — a short, low-effort stop you can skip if you're ready to call it. Best suited to couples, friends, solo, and adults who want a planned Peabody outing without improvising between stops.

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Overview

Start your evening with a shared drink in Peabody, then head to Salem for an engaging theatrical experience about the witch trials. Conclude your date with a delicious and refined Greek-Mediterranean dinner.

The itinerary

3 stops, one great day

  1. Red's Kitchen + Tavern1
    45 min
    Red's Kitchen + Tavern

    Nightlife

    Updated versions of American comfort fare served in lively & polished contemporary digs, plus a bar.

    What to do — Arrive for an early evening drink. Try one of their specialty cocktails or a local craft beer.

    4.8 mi · 14 min drive

    Then Take a short 15-minute drive north to Salem for your theatrical experience.

  2. Gallows Hill Museum/Theatre2
    1h 30m
    Gallows Hill Museum/Theatre

    Arts & Culture

    What to do — Immerse yourselves in the dramatized history of the Salem Witch Trials through theatrical presentations and museum exhibits.

    Scout Side Quest

    Debate which of you would have been accused first in 1692, and what absurd piece of 'evidence' they would have used.

    Book it · Gallows Hill Museum/Theatre

    5.2 mi · 14 min drive

    Then Drive back towards Peabody, about 10 minutes, for dinner.

  3. Ithaki Mediterranean Restaurant3
    Optional 1h 45m
    Ithaki Mediterranean Restaurant

    Food & Drink

    Upscale yet comfy restaurant serving creative Greek-Mediterranean fare, plus a full bar.

    What to do — Savor creative Greek-Mediterranean cuisine in an upscale, comfortable restaurant, perfect for a relaxed dinner conversation.

    Scout Side Quest

    Secretly pick the dish you think the other person would like best. Reveal your guesses before you order.

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Common questions

Planning this outing

Is this a good Peabody itinerary for couples?
Yes. It's built for couples, friends, solo, and adults and runs about 4 hrs across 3 stops, starting at Red's Kitchen + Tavern.
How long does this outing take?
Plan on 4 hrs door to door, including time between stops.
How much does this Peabody itinerary cost?
Roughly $75–$150 per person, before parking and tips. Free and low-cost stops are marked on each card.
Is this itinerary walkable?
Not entirely. The stops cover about 10 miles, so you'll drive or rideshare between at least one pair.
Do I need reservations?
No. Every stop on this plan takes walk-ins, though weekends move faster if you arrive early.

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