Timeline
14:51
Grab a coffee or a light bite at Gulu-Gulu Café. The outdoor seating on Lappin Park is perfect for people-watching and settling in before the walk.
15:36
Walk to the Phillips House. This grandiose historic building is just a short stroll from the café. It’s a great spot to pause and absorb the local history before heading toward the water.
15:51
Head to Collins Cove Park. With its encircling walking path and harbor views, this is the ideal place to watch the golden light fade. The park is a great combination of beach and playground, and the views are significantly better than the name suggests.
16:21
Turner’s Seafood at Lyceum Hall
Dinner at Turner’s Seafood at Lyceum Hall. Built in the historic Lyceum Hall, this spot combines a lively oyster bar with locally-sourced seafood. The lobster pie is a delight, and the atmosphere is perfect for an evening meal.
17:21
End the night at The Lobster Shanty. Now a classy dive bar, it serves cocktails, BBQ, and lobster rolls. It’s first-come, first-served, so arrive early to secure a spot on the patio or inside.
Local tip
The Lobster Shanty has no reservations, so plan to arrive right when they open for the evening or early in the dinner rush.
Check before you go
- Gulu-Gulu Café is open until 20:00 on weekdays and Sundays.
- Turner’s Seafood is open from 16:00 on weekdays and 12:00 on weekends.
- The Lobster Shanty opens at 17:00 on weekdays and 12:00 on weekends.
Worth knowing
- Turner’s Seafood at Lyceum Hall is open at 16:21 only on Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa, Su
- The Lobster Shanty is open at 17:21 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Salem (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).