Salem happily welcomes visitors from around the globe. International visitors enjoy the Salem experience because we have a lot to offer that is unique. People from around the world are fascinated by the Salem Witch Trials. The Federal, First Period, and Colonial Revival architecture is a huge draw for many people (I once had a visitor from Spain comment, "Why do you build all of your houses with wood? Don't you have a lot of fires?"). The Peabody Essex Museum has incredible exhibits from around the world - including an Asian Export Art Collection that is one of the finest anywhere. People recognize Nathaniel Hawthorne and want to learn more about his story - and his stories. We have a National Park Service Site, lighthouses, great shopping (especially if you are from from any other country, since the dollar is so weak right now!) and dining. We are a very fortunate destination.
Local historian Jim McAllister likes to say that Salem has "an embarrassment of riches." We really do. Lucky us!
We have a page on www.salem.org that features an International Welcome. While I can't speak in 7 languages, other people have prepared brief introductions to Salem for our international guests. So, if you are one of the 5,371 people from outside the United States who visited Salem.org during the this year, please visit the international welcome page and let us know what you think.
So, whether you are from Canada, the United Kingdom, Italy, India, France, Spain, Germany, Australia, Mexico, or Ireland - welcome! Enjoy the website, and plan your visit. We'd love to show you the magic of Salem!
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