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Salem

Massachusetts, United States · North America

About Salem

Salem is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Marblehead, 22km from Skinny House.

Salem is a town located in Massachusetts, United States. With a population of 42,869, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Salem sits in United States, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/New York time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Salem to your route.

About Salem

The US Post Office—Salem Main is a historic post office building at 2 Margin Street in Salem, Massachusetts. It is one of Salem's finest civic Colonial Revival buildings. The two story brick building was built in 1932 to a design by Wenham-based architect Philip Horton Smith of Smith & Walker. Its roof follows a

Read more cross-gable plan, with its main entry on the long side of the building, topped by a decorated pedimented gable. First floor windows are round-arched and slightly recessed, while those on the second floor are rectangular. A line of granite marks the transition to the cornice at the top of the facade; the cornice, along with the gable elements, features heavy dentil molding. The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1986; it continues to serve as Salem's primary post office.

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Where is Salem located?

Salem is located in Massachusetts, United States, North America. The coordinates are 42.5198 latitude, -70.8955 longitude.

What is the population of Salem?

Salem has a population of approximately 42,869 people, making it a town in United States.

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Quick Information

Population
42,869
Continent
North America
Country
United States
Region
Massachusetts
Timezone
America/New_York
Coordinates
42.5198, -70.8955

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911
Ambulance
911
Fire
911
Driving side
right

AAA roadside assistance: 1-800-222-4357. Right turn on red is legal in most states unless signed otherwise.

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Worth the detour from Salem

2 notable places within an hour's drive.

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Skinny House

Boston's narrowest house, four storeys tall and just 10.4 feet across at its widest, tapering to 6.2 feet inside: narrow enough to touch both walls. Wedged into Hull Street opposite Copp's Hill Burying Ground.

22 km · about 25 min drive

museum

Museum of Fine Arts Boston

One of the most comprehensive art museums in the world, with exceptional collections of Asian, Egyptian, and Impressionist art.

26 km · about 30 min drive

Nearby Destinations

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