The Mason Suite of Salem Guide
Food Scene
Excellent, gourmet food and drinks! Make a reservation on OpenTable.
62 locals recommend
Ledger Restaurant
125 Washington StExcellent, gourmet food and drinks! Make a reservation on OpenTable.
Red's Sandwich Shop
15 Central StBest breakfast spot in town! A local favorite!
Proximity to the Mason Suite makes this a great choice...right across the street! They have a wonderful menu, delicious food and a great beer selection!
18 locals recommend
Olde Main Street Pub
121 Essex StProximity to the Mason Suite makes this a great choice...right across the street! They have a wonderful menu, delicious food and a great beer selection!
Beautiful paneled dining room, often with a roaring fire in the fireplace! A cozy spot for dinner or drinks or brunch!
14 locals recommend
Hawthorne Hotel
18 Washington Square WBeautiful paneled dining room, often with a roaring fire in the fireplace! A cozy spot for dinner or drinks or brunch!
Brew Box on Essex
131-2 Essex StTry the biscuit with jam and a latte! Delicious!
Bit Bar Salem
278 Derby StreetTry the paninis...they have a delicious selection!
A vegetarian/vegan café and bakery with the most delicious cookies we've ever had!
6 locals recommend
Jodi Bee Bakes
282 Derby StA vegetarian/vegan café and bakery with the most delicious cookies we've ever had!
Counter
209 Essex StInside the Hotel Salem-good eats!
Settler
2 Lynde StAmazing food! Our go-to for date night.
Located inside the Hawthorne Hotel, this restaurant has a wonderful atmosphere, and in the winter a roaring fire!
Tavern on the Green
18 Washington Square WLocated inside the Hawthorne Hotel, this restaurant has a wonderful atmosphere, and in the winter a roaring fire!
Mercy Tavern
148 Derby StHighly recommend their burger!
Melt Ice Cream
60 Washington StUnique flavors, and a short walk down Church st.
Next to Gulu Gulu and under same ownership, you will surely find something to please here!
26 locals recommend
Flying Saucer Pizza Company
118 Washington StNext to Gulu Gulu and under same ownership, you will surely find something to please here!
Rockafellas
231 Essex StLocal hangout and tourist friendly.
The Lobster Shanty
25 Front StDelicious food and drink!
Adriatic Restaurant
155 Washington StGreat for a date night!
Drinks & Nightlife
Notch Brewery & Tap Room
283R Derby StAwesome beer and great outdoor beer garden on the canal!
Our favorite is their Sunday morning biscuits and breakfast crepes.
67 locals recommend
Gulu-Gulu Cafe
247 Essex StOur favorite is their Sunday morning biscuits and breakfast crepes.
Deacon Giles Distillery
75 Canal StLocally made spirits and cocktails!
Far From The Tree Cider
108 Jackson StHard Cider-we recommend their outdoor space!
Counter
209 Essex StWonderful Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner and amazing cocktails!
The Roof
209 Essex StreetHip and trendy, this is the only rooftop bar in Salem!
Opus
87 Washington StWe love to drink and eat at the bar-great drinks and atmosphere!
Sightseeing
Most tourists have this marked #1 on their to do list. Just a few steps away from the Mason Suite.
120 locals recommend
Salem Witch Museum
19 1/2 N Washington SquareMost tourists have this marked #1 on their to do list. Just a few steps away from the Mason Suite.
The oldest building still standing in Salem, related to the 1692 Witch Trials.
52 locals recommend
Witch House
310 Essex StThe oldest building still standing in Salem, related to the 1692 Witch Trials.
One street parallel with the Mason Suite is the Essex Street Pedestrian Mall. Your place for shopping, restaurants, nightlife and live street performers!
Essex Street Pedestrian Mall
Central StreetOne street parallel with the Mason Suite is the Essex Street Pedestrian Mall. Your place for shopping, restaurants, nightlife and live street performers!
One of the best ways to view Chestnut St. is on the Salem Trolley Tour! This street is a must see! The beauty of the old Maritime Captain mansions built in the early to mid 1800s will bring you back in time!
6 locals recommend
Chestnut Street
Chestnut StreetOne of the best ways to view Chestnut St. is on the Salem Trolley Tour! This street is a must see! The beauty of the old Maritime Captain mansions built in the early to mid 1800s will bring you back in time!
An amazing way to see all the sights in Salem, taking you to areas not as easily accessible on foot. Make sure to tip your driver and guide!
26 locals recommend
Salem Trolley Inc
8 Central StAn amazing way to see all the sights in Salem, taking you to areas not as easily accessible on foot. Make sure to tip your driver and guide!
Steps from the Mason Suite, this historic park is a great place to unwind, have a cup of coffee or take a walk.
28 locals recommend
Salem Common
North Washington SquareSteps from the Mason Suite, this historic park is a great place to unwind, have a cup of coffee or take a walk.
Most know this location as the 'Town Hall party' where the parents are bewitched by Winifred Sanderson in the movie Hocus Pocus.
Salem Old Town Hall
32 Derby SquareMost know this location as the 'Town Hall party' where the parents are bewitched by Winifred Sanderson in the movie Hocus Pocus.
Entertainment & Activities
World Class Museum just a block from the Suite! Lots of Salem's history to view as well.
207 locals recommend
Peabody Essex Museum
161 Essex StWorld Class Museum just a block from the Suite! Lots of Salem's history to view as well.
During the Summer the arcades are full of fun! Grab a bite or bag or popcorn while you're there.
85 locals recommend
Salem Willows Amusement Park
167 Fort AveDuring the Summer the arcades are full of fun! Grab a bite or bag or popcorn while you're there.
Bit Bar Salem
278 Derby StreetGamers delight! Bar-type food and great beer selection!
After a drink and a brick-fire pizza, check out the bowling lanes at Flatbread! Great for kids.
Derby Lanes at Flatbread Salem
311 Derby StAfter a drink and a brick-fire pizza, check out the bowling lanes at Flatbread! Great for kids.
A different view of Salem, from the water! Many times are available for their cruises. Highly recommend!
15 locals recommend
Mahi Harbor Cruises & Private Events
24 Congress StA different view of Salem, from the water! Many times are available for their cruises. Highly recommend!
Schooner Fame
86 Wharf StDon't miss out on their Sunset Sail!
Most know this location as Thackery Binx's village in Hocus Pocus. This is a recreation of how original settlers to Salem would have lived. Built in the early 1900s, this is a must-see for history lovers!
17 locals recommend
Salem 1630: Pioneer Village
98 West AvenueMost know this location as Thackery Binx's village in Hocus Pocus. This is a recreation of how original settlers to Salem would have lived. Built in the early 1900s, this is a must-see for history lovers!
Parks & Nature
Winter Island Park
50 Winter Island RdBeaches and ocean breezes, need I say more?
Beautiful for an oceanside walk, or check out the arcades and food!
85 locals recommend
Salem Willows Amusement Park
167 Fort AveBeautiful for an oceanside walk, or check out the arcades and food!
Derby Street
Derby StreetHistoric buildings and fun shops line this scenic, waterfront street!
Beautifully set along the water, here you can access Pioneer Village.
15 locals recommend
Forest River Park
32 Clifton AveBeautifully set along the water, here you can access Pioneer Village.