Bewitched Statue
235 Essex St.
Pose for a selfie with a statue of TV witch Samantha Stephens from the show “Bewitched,” which aired 1964-72. Perched perkily on a crescent moon with her broomstick, Sam is cast in bronze and lives in Lappin Park. It’s as if her misbehaving mother Endora had cast a spell and frozen her for eternity, although she can no longer twitch her nose to make magic.
Courtesy of Destination Salem At first glance, you may not think that the drab gray house with seven peaks could have inspired the fascinating stories of Nathaniel Hawthorne, author of the 1851 Gothic novel “The House of the Seven Gables,” but step inside this ® attraction for a 45-minute tour given by costumed guides and you’ll be convinced otherwise. Period furnishings, seaside gardens and a secret stairway add to the mysterious aura of the storied house and provide insight into the lifestyle of its residents in 17th- and 18th-century Salem. This stunning art museum, a ® attraction, is home to a remarkable collection of more than 1.8 million art objects, including an extensive maritime art collection that attests to Salem’s shipping history. Its 30 galleries boast a wealth of African, American, Asian and Native American art as well as portraits, furniture and costumes. Attempt to see it all, but don’t miss the Yin Yu Tang merchant's house from the late Qing Dynasty; it was brought over from China and reconstructed on site. No toadstools or witches brew here, but seafood? That’s a different story. If chowing down on ocean fare puts a smile on your face, head to , a casual eatery with its very own fish market. Been there, done that? Don’t miss , where you can see the marina from just about any table. Oysters and clams from the raw bar are so fresh you’ll want to slap them.