Salem · Essex County, MA
Where to take visiting family in Salem
Scout analyzed 42 Salem places and surfaced the ones that actually fit visiting family.
Places analyzed
42
Matches
24
Typical spend
—
Typical visit
1.4 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.
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.
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
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.
Arts & Culture
The House of the Seven Gables
Tours of the restored 1668 home that inspired Hawthorne's novel, plus verdant seaside gardens.
Arts & Culture
Salem Maritime National Historical Park
9-acre park exploring the age of sailing ships, with historic buildings, wharves & a tall ship.
Food & Drink
Turner's Seafood at Lyceum Hall, Salem, MA
New England-style seafood & an oyster bar featured in a 19th-century venue with historic charm.
Arts & Culture
Ropes Mansion and Garden
House museum in an 18th-century Georgian Colonial mansion with a garden in the back.
Food & Drink
Bit Bar Salem
Bar offering old-school arcade games, craft beer & playful eats like donut burgers.
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