Photos of Salem

Here are a few scenic pictures of Salem that I like. It's a beautiful time of year to visit, so plan your trip now.

If you have a better picture of Salem, submit it to the Destination Salem photo contest! Submission information is online at Salem.org.

The first image is Schooner Fame, taken from Shetland Park. Fame is a replica Privateer - a wooden vessel made just north of Salem in Essex. You can go out on a sail aboard Fame, or your kids could participate in Privateer camp next summer.

If you are interested in the history of boat making in America, first period architecture, or fried clams, Essex is a great day trip to add to your trip to Salem. While you're there, set out on an Essex River Cruises & Charters river excursion into The Great Marsh.


I love this second picture - a view from above of the Salem Waterfront. That's the Salem Waterfront Hotel & Suites in the middle, you can see the masts of our tall ship Friendship to the right of the hotel, and Bakers Island off in the distance.

This picture of the sunset over Salem Harbor was taken from a Mahi Mahi Cruise, which goes out of Salem Willows Park. It's a great way to sit back, relax, and enjoy the view.

Send me your favorite view of Salem! It could be the cover of the 2010 Salem Visitor Guide.