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The beautiful and serene coastal New England town of Salem in Massachusetts is home to many iconic attractions such as the Peabody Essex Museum, Salem Witch Museum, the Satanic Temple at Salem Art Gallery, historic cemeteries, Bewitched Statue, Salem Heritage Trail, Witch House, and more. People can reach Salem easily and quickly by car from Boston.

Aerial view of Salem historic city center, Salem, Massachusetts
Salem

Founded Date
1626-00-00
Population
43,350 (2020)
Elevation
47 meters

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