Salem Maritime National Historical Park
Massachusetts
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Free entry
Originally established in 1938 as the first National Historic Site in the United States, Salem Maritime National Historical Park consists of nine acres of land and twelve historic structures along the Salem waterfront, as well as a downtown visitor center. Located in the urban setting of Salem, the park preserves and interprets over 600 years of New England's maritime history and global stories.
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No entrance fee.
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All outdoor spaces including the grounds, gardens, waterfront, and wharves are accessible 7 days a week. Please check the Visitor Center hours to learn more about which facilities are open.
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Things to do
🟢 Become a Salem Maritime B.A.R.K. Ranger
Create a Dominican Faceless Doll
Become a Salem Maritime Junior Ranger
Shop Waite & Peirce Souvenirs
🟢 Watch the Sunrise from Derby Wharf
Drive the Essex Coastal Scenic Byway
Visitor centers
Salem Armory
Waite & Peirce
Not an official safety source — always defer to NPS.gov and rangers for life-safety decisions.
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