Good links for visiting Salem

Today's blog post features a few updates and links that I hope you find useful.

Last Friday I sent out an e-blast that highlights some of Salem's Holiday Happenings. If you did not receive it, you can click here to view it online. If you would like to receive future e-blasts, join Destination Salem's mailing list by clicking here!

Destination Salem has a snazzy new video about the Ten Free Things to Do in Salem. Click here to see the video (thanks to Chamber PG for producing it!), and you can view the list on Salem.org.

If you are looking for things to do in Salem, visit the calendar on Salem.org. There are amazing events, which range from Santa Claus to theatre to shopping days to house tours to exhibit tours, happening in Salem during the next six weeks. Take advantage of it all!

Do you have a MassValuePass? It's free, and it will get you discounts on attractions and accommodations around Massachusetts. The Salem Inn, Phillips House, Salem Witch Museum, The House of the Seven Gables, Witches Cottage at the Griffen Theatre are among the Salem businesses that accept the card. The MassValuePass is a program of the Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism (thanks, MOTT!)

Finally, we are always adding new discounts and deals to Salem.org/deals, so check it out. There are great packages and incentives.

Finally, you can subscribe to this blog by entering your email on destinationsalem.blogspot.com. If you've already done that - thanks!

Happy Monday, and happy Thanksgiving week!

Save in Salem with the MassValuePass

The third iteration of the MassValuePass is currently in circulation, and it can save you money! If you are not able to download a pass from MassVacation.com, or you download your pass, print it out, and then leave it on top the dishwasher, not to be remembered until you are 100 miles from home (I'm just saying - stranger things have happened), stop into the National Park Service Salem Regional Visitor Center, 2 New Liberty Street. They have printed copies of the pass and would be happy to provide you with one.

Here are the sites and accommodations in Salem that are participating in the Pass:

SALEM MASSVALUEPASS DEALS

LODGING DEALS

*Please check with each individual property for additional restrictions or blackout dates

Clipper Ship Inn

Salem
978-745-8022
First two nights at regular price. Additional nights are 25 % off nightly rate. Nightly rate ranges between $95 and $150 per night.

Hawthorne Hotel

Salem

978-744-4080
Stay in a standard room at the historic Hawthorne Hotel for only $119 plus tax! Regularly $150. Not valid with any other discounts; not valid on reservations already made; based upon availability. Blackout dates may apply.

Salem Inn

Salem

978-741-0680
Stay at the Salem Inn Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday and receive 25% off your entire stay. regular room rates range from $139.00 - 259.00.

Stepping Stone Inn

Salem

978-741-8900
Normal price is $144 + tax discount is $115 + tax and with all 2 night stays you are given a pass to the Salem witch museum right next door. When calling to make a reservation please mention this add to receive your discount

ATTRACTION DEALS

Bewitched in Salem

Salem

978-744-9904
Daytime and Nighttime Walking Tour Special. Receive 1 FREE child's ticket with every regular priced Adult ticket purchased.

History Alive! Presents: Cry Innocent: The People versus Bridget Bishop

Salem

978-867-4767
Receive a 2 for 1 discount when purchasing a Cry Innocent ticket at our box office cart on the corner of Essex St. and Derby Sq. With the Mass Value Pass, a 2nd person will be admitted free with the purchase of one adult, student, or senior ticket. Regular prices for Cry Innocent: $9 Adult $8 Students and Seniors Free for children under 6 yrs.

History Alive! Presents: Pioneer Village

Salem

978-867-4767
2 for 1 discount with the purchase of a Pioneer Village ticket. With a valid Mass Value Pass, a second person will be admitted to Pioneer Village after purchasing one adult, student, or senior ticket. Regular Pioneer Village Ticket Prices: $9 Adults $8 Students and Seniors Free for children under 6 yrs.

House of the Seven Gables

Salem

978-744-0991
$2 off admission (up to four)

New England Pirate Museum

Salem

978-741-2800
25% Off Adult Admission $8.00 adult ticket will be $6.00 with Mass Value Pass

Salem Trolley

Salem

978-744-5469
One Hour historical tour with same day shuttle. Ride the Red Trolleys!!! Discount of $3.00 off adult and senior tickets. That's a 25% savings.

Salem Witch Museum

Salem

978-744-1692
Visit the Salem Witch Museum and receive a special promotional rate: Adult- $6.00, Senior Citizen, $5.25 and Child (6-14) $4.00. This offer may not be combined with any other discount.

Witch Dungeon Museum

Salem

978-741-7770
25% Off Adult Admission $8.00 adult ticket will be $6.00 with Mass Value Pass

Witch History Museum

Salem

978-741-7770
25% Off Adult Admission $8.00 adult ticket will be $6.00 with Mass Value Pass

Witch House

Salem

978-744-8815
$2.00 off our admission prices of $8.25(adult), $6.25(senior), $4.25(child)

DINING DEALS

Nathanial's at the Hawthorne Hotel

Salem

978-744-4080
25% off one dinner entree when two or more are purchased.

RETAIL DEALS

City Consignment & Thrift

Salem

978-744-44333
Take 25% of one regular priced item priced 10.00 or more. (not to be combined with any other purchase

There are many, many more discounts - all at least 25% off - on MassVacation.com. Use your pass to explore Massachusetts all month!

Discover the magic of our new "Discounts & Deals" page!

We have an FAQ page on Salem.org, that is fairly well visited, and I hope it is very helpful to everyone. It's missing a question, though. The most frequently asked question we receive here at Destination Salem is: Where can I find coupons, discounts, and value passes?

Travelers are terribly savvy, and you know there are deals to be had.

Well, in the spirit of customer service and making coming to Salem as easy as possible - we have added a new page to Salem.org! Discounts & Deals features current packages and discounts being offered by all types of businesses and activities in Salem. There are accommodation packages, dining deals, shopping discounts, and discounts for upcoming theatre in Salem.

Check it out! And check it out often, because it is changing and being updated almost every day.

And if we are missing your most frequently asked question from the FAQ page, let me know. We can add to that page, too!

Get a free MassValuePass and explore Salem for less!

The Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism has launched the "MassValuePass" to encourage travel this winter. You can download your pass free from MassVacation.com, and it is good for overnight stays, dining, and attractions in Salem and across the Commonwealth.

Here are the businesses that are accepting it in Salem:

ACCOMMODATIONS

Hawthorne Hotel - 978-825-4364
25% off winter rates for standard rooms.

The Salem Inn - 800-446-2995
Stay one night, get a second night 50% off.

Salem Waterfront Hotel & Suites - 888-337-2536
25% off select suites. Offer valid Sunday-Thursday.

*Please check with each individual property for additional restrictions or blackout dates

ATTRACTIONS

Harbor Sweets - 800-234-4860
25% off select items at our Salem retail store.

Historic New England Phillips House - 978-744-0440
50% off two regular adult admission tickets.

The House of the Seven Gables - 978-744-0991
Purchase one adult admission and get one child admission free.

Salem Witch Museum - 800-544-1692
25% off admission.

DINING DEALS

Nathaniel's Restaurant at the Hawthorne Hotel - 978-825-4364
25% off one dinner entree when two or more are purchased.

MassValuePass offers valid January 14, 2009 to March 31, 2009, based on availability and subject to each participant's blackout dates . Offers may not be combined with other promotions. Advance reservations may be required; MassValuePass must be mentioned at reservation and/or presented at point of purchase. Other restrictions may apply; check with participating lodging, attraction, or restaurant. Discounts do not include applicable tax and gratuities. The Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism reserves the right to suspend, add or delete terms and conditions or terminate this program and is not liable for any omissions and actions resulting from some or all of the participating establishments and participants. If you are unable to download a MassValuePass, please call 617-973-8515 for assistance.