Spring-Time Activities for Salem Seniors
The city streets of Salem have been bustling since the early days of America. Spring is the perfect time to visit local destinations and explore new areas of the city. If you’re wondering which stops to put on your list, check out the list below for inspiration.
10 Spring-Time Activities for Salem Seniors
Exploring Salem's rich history takes more than a day. This spring, create a list of places you want to visit to learn more about the stories of Salem, Massachusetts.
1. Peabody Essex Museum
Known as one of, if not the oldest, continuously operating museums in the States, Peabody Essex Museum hosts over 1.8 million works. The Museum began as the East India Marine Society in 1799 and features the Yin Yu Tang, a 200-year-old wooden house.
2. The Witch House at Salem
The Corwin family purchased this house in 1675, but no witches ever lived there. It’s one of the oldest houses in Salem and is popular in October.
3. Witch Dungeon Museum
If you’ve ever wanted to view a live reenactment of the witch trials, the Witch Dungeon Museum puts on quite a show. You can also tour a recreated dungeon and Salem Village. The Witch Dungeon Museum opens on April 1.
4. Salem Willows Park
Visiting Salem Willows Park is a great way to spend time with the family. Established in 1858, the park is five minutes from Pickering Wharf. It features picnic areas, beaches, a rich jazz history, and a 1905 carousel.
5. New England Pirate Museum
The New England Pirate Museum is sure to delight the swashbuckler in anyone with a walking tour complete with an artifacts room. Learn about Blackbeard with historically accurate facts shared along the way. This 20 to 30-minute tour also takes you through an 80-foot cave.
6. Ropes Mansion
Left to the three Ropes sisters in 1893, the Ropes Mansion has been a mainstay in Salem ever since. The mansion itself has 15 rooms, each of which you can explore or rent for small events. The Rope Mansion Garden is also a stunning accent to this historic house.
7. Charter Street Cemetery
Also known as Old Burying Point, the Charter Street Cemetery dates back to 1637. You can enter this cemetery through a small gate next to the Salem Witch Trials Memorial.
8. Salem Witch Museum
For more history on the Salem Witch trials, visit this museum, which houses presentations informed by original documents.
9. Salem Ferry
This 92-foot-long ferry carries up to 149 passengers on a 50-minute-long ride. View the shores of New England from two decks or a main galley.
10. Harbor Sweets
Founded in 1973 by Ben Strohecker, Harbor Sweets was bought by Phyllis LeBlanc and then sold in 2022. This brick chocolate factory in Salem continues Strohecker’s legacy with handmade chocolates that delight generations past and future.
Your Local Right at Home Salem Spring-Time Guides
What better way to explore all Salem offers than with a caregiver familiar with the area? Right at Home Salem caregivers enjoy spending time with local seniors, learning about the Salem witch trials and exploring new historic locations. If you’d like to learn more about how Right at Home Salem care staff can help you and your aging loved one, contact us for a free consultation.
