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Salem

A charming New England seaside destination, Salem offers visitors the requisite bevy of enthralling elements: a world-class museum, compelling oceanfront and maritime history, quirky shops and tempting restaurants. They're all here and vying for your attention. However, one event in Salem's 400-year history looms above all else—the Salem witch trials. One of the most notorious cases of mass hysteria, the trials saw over 200 people charged with witchcraft, 25 of whom died as a direct result. Try as they might, the city was never able to memory hole the events of 1692. So eventually they changed tack, leaning into the lore of witches and magic. Today the "Witch City" plasters its civic institu

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  1. Eat

    A&J King Artisan Bakers

    Opened in 2006, this bakery won a Best of Boston award from Boston Magazine in 2009 & 2012. Serves fresh breads & pastry, coffee & tea in a traditional cafe setting. Plenty of sammie options for breakfast and lunch. PB&J and Fluffernutters for the kids.

    8AM-3PM daily$4-15

  2. Eat

    Coffee Time Bake Shop

    Visit this well loved bakery just outside the prime tourist area for sandwiches, doughnuts, and some Polish selections. The few house specialties on offer change with the seasons. Locals come though all day long looking to find their next fix of caffeine and sugar.

    5AM-11PM$4-18

  3. Eat

    Front Street Coffeehouse

    Serving bagels, coffee & tea. Fresh soups and a variety of sandwich specials. No wi-fi, but great people watching location. On cold days they offer a hot pear apple ginger juice. The art exhibits adorning the walls rotate each month, and on some evenings you might catch a live music performance.

    Mon-Fri 7AM-4PM, Sat Sun 8AM-2PM$5-15

  4. Drink

    Notch Brewing

    Notch focuses on central European style "sessionable" beers, rarely exceeding 5% alcohol. The brewers are quite talented and often win awards. There are a few noshables here like pretzels and Bavarian style brats, but feel free to bring whatever food you want in. Non-alcoholic sodas and coffee also available. The Biergarten is open year-round with a 200 person capacity. Dogs allowed, children allowed, snow allowed. No reservations, first come first served.

    Mon-Wed 4-10PM, Thu noon-10PM, Fri Sat noon-11PM, Sun noon-8PM

  5. Eat

    Red's Sandwich Shop

    This popular downtown eatery established in 1945, resides in the London Coffee House, established 1698. You can't go wrong ordering a Red’s Steak Bomb Omelet and washing it down with a fresh cup of coffee. The huge 17th century fireplace remains, where Patriots once argued in favor of revolution. Reservations not accepted, so be prepared for a bit of a wait.

    Mon-Sat 7AM-3PM; Sun 7AM-2PM$8-16