MUST-DO: LIVE + PLAY

Peabody Essex Museum This renowned history and art museum lets you explore American decorative arts, centuries of Japanese artifacts, a timeline of fashion, and much more all in one stop. 161 Essex St., 978745-9500, pem.org

Punto Urban Art Museum A stroll through The Point neighborhood becomes an artistic immersion as visitors view more than 60 bold and colorful outdoor murals. 96 Lafayette St., 978-745-8071, puntourbanartmuseum.org

Salem Arts Association Browse themed shows by local artists in the association galleries and shop the retail store to bring home a piece of the art. 159 Derby St., 978745-4850, salemarts.org

House of Seven Gables Immortalized by Nathaniel Hawthorne, this 1668 home is a destination for glimpsing history, exploring community issues, and enjoying theater and arts programming.

Charter Street Cemetery Also known as the

Old Burying Point, this centuries-old cemetery— the final resting place of historical figures including witch trial judges—is an evocative stop amid modern

Salem. 51 Charter St., charterstreetcemetery.com

Salem Willows “The Willows” offers up oldfashioned family fun with an arcade, small rides, food vendors, and a seaside promenade. 167 Fort Ave., 978-745-0251, willowsarcade.com

Salem Trolley Hop onboard a picturesque red trolley for a narrated one-hour, eight-mile tour that hits the history and highlights of the city. 8 Central St., 978-7445469, salemtrolley.com

Salem Witch Museum For the requisite dose of Salem witchcraft, this iconic museum shares the city’s troubled history in automated dioramas. 19½ Washington Square North, 978-744-1692, salemwitchmuseum.com

Artists’ Row Four city-sponsored stalls feature a rotating array of artists, selling their works, offering artmaking opportunities, and sharing their creative insights. 24 New Derby St., 978-619-5685, artistsrowsalem.com