Salem City
Visiting & Lodging
Salem rewards a slower visit: colonial-era history, antiques and specialty shops, Market Street institutions, downtown food, the Salem River and easy access to some of Salem County's best historic and natural sites.
Start in Historic Downtown
Old Salem County Courthouse
104 Market Street
Built in 1735 and still used for county meetings. One of the most important surviving colonial civic buildings in New Jersey.
104 Market Street
Built in 1735 and still used for county meetings. One of the most important surviving colonial civic buildings in New Jersey.
Salem County Historical Society
83 Market Street
856-935-5004
Museum and research library with collections spanning Salem County's history, material culture and genealogy.
83 Market Street
856-935-5004
Museum and research library with collections spanning Salem County's history, material culture and genealogy.
Salem Friends Meeting
200 E Broadway
856-935-3381
Active Quaker meeting in a historic setting tied to Salem's early Quaker community.
200 E Broadway
856-935-3381
Active Quaker meeting in a historic setting tied to Salem's early Quaker community.
Salem Free Public Library
112 W Broadway
856-935-0526
Historic local library and useful community stop in the West Broadway district.
112 W Broadway
856-935-0526
Historic local library and useful community stop in the West Broadway district.
Shopping & Arts Stops
Royal Port Antiques
13 Market Street
Distinctive antique shop in a historic former commercial/warehouse setting.
13 Market Street
Distinctive antique shop in a historic former commercial/warehouse setting.
Salem Market House
36 Market Street
Large multi-dealer antique, vintage and collectibles destination.
36 Market Street
Large multi-dealer antique, vintage and collectibles destination.
Salem Art Bank
175 W Broadway
Gallery, framing, fine-art printing and restoration in a historic bank building.
175 W Broadway
Gallery, framing, fine-art printing and restoration in a historic bank building.
A Moment of Zen
157 W Broadway
Independent specialty shop for crystals, handmade jewelry and gifts.
157 W Broadway
Independent specialty shop for crystals, handmade jewelry and gifts.
Eat While You're Here
Downtown and East Broadway provide several genuinely local choices: Salem Oak Diner, Nellie's Food Lounge, The Willow's Wisp, Welcome Chinese, Bravo Pizza & Pasta, Pat's Pizza & Bistro, Ella's Mama Mia's and 49 Deli Market.
Use the full Salem Food & Drink guide for addresses, descriptions and GF/DF filters.
Stay in Salem City
BeachRiver
65 S Locust Avenue
Salem, NJ 08079
240-856-0501
Private Scandinavian-modern riverfront vacation rental with three bedrooms, Delaware River frontage and outdoor amenities. Verify minimum stays, occupancy and event rules directly before booking.
65 S Locust Avenue
Salem, NJ 08079
240-856-0501
Private Scandinavian-modern riverfront vacation rental with three bedrooms, Delaware River frontage and outdoor amenities. Verify minimum stays, occupancy and event rules directly before booking.
Salem Motor Lodge
235 E Broadway
Salem, NJ 08079
856-935-1212
Basic budget motor-lodge accommodation on East Broadway. Travelers should confirm current rates, room availability and amenities directly with the property.
235 E Broadway
Salem, NJ 08079
856-935-1212
Basic budget motor-lodge accommodation on East Broadway. Travelers should confirm current rates, room availability and amenities directly with the property.
Nearby Lodging — Outside Salem City
These are not Salem City properties. They are included only as nearby Salem County options and are labeled by their actual municipality.
Salem River Inn — Elsinboro Township
91 Salem Country Club Road
Salem mailing address
Riverfront bed-and-breakfast/event venue in Elsinboro, not Salem City.
91 Salem Country Club Road
Salem mailing address
Riverfront bed-and-breakfast/event venue in Elsinboro, not Salem City.
Barrett's Plantation House — Mannington Township
203 Old Kings Highway
Salem mailing address
Historic two-suite bed-and-breakfast in Mannington Township.
203 Old Kings Highway
Salem mailing address
Historic two-suite bed-and-breakfast in Mannington Township.
Nearby Day Trips — Clearly Outside Salem City
Hancock House State Historic Site
Hancocks Bridge, Lower Alloways Creek Township
State historic site interpreting the Revolutionary War and the Hancock House Massacre.
Hancocks Bridge, Lower Alloways Creek Township
State historic site interpreting the Revolutionary War and the Hancock House Massacre.
Fort Mott State Park
Pennsville Township
Historic coastal-defense fort on the Delaware River with trails and military structures.
Pennsville Township
Historic coastal-defense fort on the Delaware River with trails and military structures.
Supawna Meadows National Wildlife Refuge
Pennsville Township area
Marsh, birding and wildlife habitat along the Delaware River.
Pennsville Township area
Marsh, birding and wildlife habitat along the Delaware River.
Salem County Countryside
Quinton, Alloway, Mannington, Lower Alloways Creek and neighboring communities add farm markets, historic sites and rural scenery to a Salem-based trip.
Quinton, Alloway, Mannington, Lower Alloways Creek and neighboring communities add farm markets, historic sites and rural scenery to a Salem-based trip.
Visitor Tips
- Downtown Salem is compact enough to combine Market Street, West Broadway and East Broadway stops in one visit.
- Many antique and specialty shops keep limited weekly hours. Check before making a special trip.
- Parking and access vary by property; City Hall notes public parking behind the municipal building.
- Salem County destinations frequently use a Salem mailing address while being in another municipality. NJTGO labels nearby sites separately.
- Historic and riverfront events are seasonal; use current city, county and organization calendars when planning around a specific event.
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