Salem Maritime National Site

The nation's first maritime historic site is a beautiful waterfront area including Derby Wharf, The Friendship , great views , boat building, and many seasonal events .

It's an amazing site. Great buildings and ship. The rangers and staff and well informedThe and so willing to help. It is a great place to visit and learn such an important and interesting part

It’s so scenic and beautiful out here! Beautiful for a walk or just hanging out to see the sun set. Any time of year it’s a wonderful idea.

Friendship of Salem, docked at the Salem Maritime National Historic Site at 6 minutes drive to the east of Salem dentist Essex Street Dental Medicine

Look under the rocks near the water and check out the cute crabs underneath!

No need to walk to the end of the peer, but just walk around and read the different info panels. Very interesting place!

Great park , and a good place to learn about local history. Free concerts in the summer.

Author Nathaniel Hawthorne spent three years working here in the Custom House, an experience he detailed in the introduction to his classic novel , “The Scarlet Letter.” (From Aerial America) Read more

Tour guide Ryan is extremely knowledgable , charismatic, and nice. Amazing tour ! Probably the most interesting part of Salem. Go for it!

Was named the First National Historic "Site" in the country in 1937! Due to its involvement in merchant trading across the globe and helping establish an economy for the new nation in the late 1700's

Very interesting and lovely walk by the ocean

Nice stroll out to the lighthouse at the end

Great place to stop and check out the Salem Friendship Ship!

Has cool little exhibits along the pier that are great for gouged kids.

Cool spot for history

Visitor center is closed for 2013. Thanks, Fed budget cuts.

Nice views of the harbor

Orientation Center with Daily Tours