This is a good place to pick up information on Salem sites. I'm disappointed that they no longer have a complimentary video to introduce visitors to the town. There is now a $5 video highlighting the witch trials. Small gift shop as well. This is run by the National Park Service so it's a great spot to learn more about... More

Make this your first stop when visiting Salem. There are free maps and lots of info. The staff is A+!

Be sure to sign up for the tours of the Friendship, Custom House, Narbonne & Derby houses - the tour guide we had was excellent.

Unlike most other places, National Park Service center provided plenty of information about ENTIRETY of Salem's history., not just the witch stuff. That said, they did have an interesting movie with a different take on causes of witch trials, though don 't expect stellar acting. Actually enjoyed NPS visitor center movie much more than the witch museum we'd heard so... More

This is the place to go if you have any questions. The staff were very knowledgeable and had all kinds of information to help with your trip.

Enjoyed the area out front of the visitors center, the interior is nice, and staff informative, it is right next to the parking garage.

I wasn't planning on stopping in here, but it was across the street from the Peabody Essex Museum which we were on our way to and since we had just gotten into town the night before, we figured "why not" - I'll admit, I went to the gift shop first to see what they had (which they had a great... More

This is good to stop at first when you are on your own walking around Salem. They have all the info of what's what and where it is and how to get to it.

The Visitor Center is conveniently located next door to the parking garage and across from the PEM. Nice exhibit, lots of information, helpful staff, convenient and clean bathrooms.