In the second portion of this two-part interview, new Police Chief Mary Butler talks about her experiences as a police officer in Salem, the people who inspired her, changes she’s witnessed over the ...
The Vindicator: HOMETOWN PROFILE: Salem native comes home after 13-year career in US Army
Submitted photo Lori Singer-Bare, a native of Salem, spent 13 years in the U.S. Army and is now a lecturer in the criminology and justice studies program at Kent State University at Trumbull in ...
HOMETOWN PROFILE: Salem native comes home after 13-year career in US Army
Let Destination Salem be your guide to exploring the city of Salem, MA. Experience Salem art, culture, unique shops & boutiques, and delicious fine dining. Dive into Salem’s Witch Trials, maritime, architecture, and literary history and explore museums and a National Heritage Site.
Today, Salem is a residential and tourist area that is home to the House of Seven Gables, Salem State University, Pioneer Village, the Salem Maritime National Historic Site, Salem Willows Park, and the Peabody Essex Museum.
Salem, city, Essex county, northeastern Massachusetts, U.S. It lies on Salem Bay Harbor (an inlet of Massachusetts Bay), 16 miles (26 km) northeast of Boston. Salem was incorporated as a town in 1626 by Roger Conant, who emigrated from Cape Ann, 14 miles (22 km) northeast.
The City of Salem today announced that the Salem Skipper, the city’s on-demand public transit service, has provided more than 500,000 rides since launching in December 2020, marking a major milestone in equitable and sustainable transportation in Salem.
Ranking of the top 14 things to do in Salem, MA. Travelers favorites include #1 The House of the Seven Gables, #2 Peabody Essex Museum and more.
14 Best Things To Do in Salem, MA - U.S. News Travel
Discover serenity by the sea on the beaches of Salem Willows. The Bewitched statue, the Witch Museum and the Witch Dungeon conjure up diverse takes on witchery through history.
Salem, MA: All You Must Know Before You Go (2026) - Tripadvisor
Things to Do in Salem, Massachusetts: See Tripadvisor's 122,364 traveller reviews and photos of Salem tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in April. We have reviews of the best places to see in Salem. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.
THE 10 BEST Things to Do in Salem (2026) - Must-See Attractions
Salem encompasses many of the attractions that bring people to Massachusetts: early American history and literature, seafaring lore, a lively arts scene, history and art museums, cool cruises, and good dining.
Salem is the principal city of the Salem metropolitan area that covers Marion and Polk counties and had a combined population of 433,353 at the 2020 census and was estimated to have a population of 443,416 in 2024. This area is, in turn, part of the Portland–Vancouver–Salem Combined Statistical Area.
A city as full of history as Salem, MA is filled with museums and attractions sure to entertain and educate you during your visit.