Salem Maritime National Historic Site

Massachusetts Attractions There exist a variety of attractions to see and do while touring Massachusetts! Now explore out the fun and exciting Massachusetts attractions while you travel in our great state! Whatever you enjoy – cities, vast lands, forests, or water, the State of Massachusetts provides incredible diversity of tourist attractions and activities. You can find the ideal opportunity to relax and getaway from the frantic schedule of daily routine. Tour Idea #1: Kids Will Have a Great Time at the Boston Children’s Museum. People who come to the city of Boston will never find themselves at a loss for things to do. The ... Read Full Story

The following activities, recommended by salem.org , are open to the public and are completely free of charge! 1. The National Park Service Regional Visitor Center (2 New Liberty Street) shows the film 'Where Past is Present', and the Salem Maritime National Historic Site (193 Derby Street) shows the film 'To the Farthest Ports of the Rich East'. Both films are certain to tell you something about Salem that you never expected. 2. Brochures for the African American History Trail, the Nathaniel Bowditch Trail: A Walking Tour of the Great Age of Sail, and the McIntire Historic District Walking Trail are available at the ... Read Full Story

Massachusetts Attractions There exist a lot of attractions to see and do while in Massachusetts! So explore out the fun and exciting Massachusetts attractions while you vacation in our vast state! Whatever you enjoy – cities, vast lands, nature, or oceans, the State of Massachusetts offers incredible diversity of tourist attractions and events. You can find the ideal opportunity to slow down and getaway from the hectic pace of daily routine. Tour Idea #1: Touring the Salem Maritime Historic Site in Salem, Massachusetts. The Salem Maritime Historic Site was the first National Historic Site in the National Park System. Located on nine acres in ... Read Full Story

1. Hike around Appleton Farms in Ipswich, the oldest continuously operating farm in the United States. 2. Learn how chocolate is made at Harbor Sweets in Salem. 3. Climb rocks or take a dip in the ocean at Halibut Point in Rockport. 4. Take a walking tour along the shorelines at Coolridge Point outside of Manchester-by-the-Sea. 5. Visit the oldest and most active art organization the Rockport Art Association. 6. Go down on the farm and visit the animals at Green Meadows in Hamilton. 7. See artwork of famed folk art painter J.O.J. Frost at the Marblehead Museum. 8. Take an audio walking tour ... Read Full Story

Another reason to get your family to Salem before the end of the month is that Fiesta Shows Carnival now moved from Topsfield Fair into a vacant lot on Derby Street in Salem, across the street from the Pirate Museum. (I drove by it on Thursday, and they were just setting it up). Here is what else is happening today in Salem for families: Halloween at Hogwarts 9am - 12Noon Phoenix School 89 Margin Street Grab your robe, pack your imagination in your trunk, put your owl on your shoulder and head for Track 9 3/4. Using art materials and science experiements, help Harry and his ... Read Full Story