Salem is a city with an interesting blend of the old and new. The main draw for tourists is the connection to the witch trials but Salem also has a history of being a bustling maritime seaport. While no longer a major center of commerce, you can still see traces of old money from the stately Federal style mansions of shipping barons and buildings that were formerly banks, scattered about the downtown district. I like strolling about and checking out the stores and museums. Its a very foot friendly city but there is a trolley that will take you to locations on the outskirts of the city center, such as the House of the Seven Gables, immortalized in Nathaniel Hawthornes book.

Great place to walk around. This is where Peabody Essex Museum. Its the oldest Museum in the country.