Salem · Essex County, MA
Things to do this weekend in Salem
Scout analyzed 42 Salem places and surfaced the ones that actually fit this weekend.
Places analyzed
42
Matches
24
Typical spend
—
Typical visit
1.3 hr
Scout-verified spots
Food & Drink
Settler
A diverse menu of elevated, housemade New American dishes is served in this rustic-chic venue.
Food & Drink
The Tavern
Classic, wood-paneled eatery in a circa-1925 hotel, offering comfort food, fireside dining & a bar.
The Point
Crave
Food & Drink
Brew Box on Essex
Food & Drink
Ugly Mug Diner
Hopping daytime cafe dispensing inventive American diner fare & specialty drinks in buzzy surrounds.
Food & Drink
Blackcraft Coffee
Food & Drink
Ledger Restaurant
Upscale restaurant & bar serving New England cuisine in a 19th-century bank building.
Food & Drink
Dire Wolf Tavern
Hip haunt featuring New American small plates, sushi, cocktails & live events amid whimsical decor.
Food & Drink
Sea Level Oyster Bar
Oysters, lobster rolls, specialty cocktails & more offered in a casual joint with water views.
Food & Drink
Longboards Restaurant & Bar
Casual American restaurant & bar offering burgers, sandwiches, flatbreads & a big beer list.
Food & Drink
The Lobster Shanty
Bustling, informal eatery & bar with classic seafood & outdoor tables, plus live music on weekends.
Outdoors
Salem Willows Park
Storied park since 1858 boasting a carousel, arcade & food vendors, plus a beach & outdoor concerts.
Outdoors
Winter Island/Waikiki Beach
Beachside park offering tent & RV camping facilities, a historic lighthouse & a public boat launch.
Outdoors
Salem Witch Trials Memorial
Somber memorial featuring a series of stacked & inscribed granite stones abutting a burial ground.
Food & Drink
Rockafellas
Upbeat restaurant & bar providing modern American cuisine in a historic building.
Nightlife
Village Tavern | Bar & grill
Upbeat American tavern with a patio, game room & big beer list serving classic American pub grub.
Outdoors
Castle Rock
Food & Drink
Mercy Tavern
Gastropub with global comfort fare, cocktails & live music in a comfy atmosphere.
Food & Drink
Adriatic Restaurant
Polished place offering Mediterranean & Italian dishes, with a wine list, takeout & outdoor seating.
Food & Drink
Salem's Retreat
Outdoors
Salem Common
Founded in the 17th century, this village green with monuments was once used for militia training.
Outdoors
Winter Island Park
Marine recreational park with seasonal RV & tent camping, a boat launch, lighthouse & historic fort.
Food & Drink
Witchside Tavern
Food & Drink
Finz Salem
Upscale-casual seafood, steak & cocktail destination situated on the harbor with deck & ocean views.
Outdoors
Patio, trail, or open-air.
No reservation needed
Walk in tonight.
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