Landmarks
Salem Athenaeum
4 locals recommend,
Location
337 Essex St
Salem, MA
Tips from locals
One of the nation's earliest private libraries. An architectural/historic landmark.
This is an interesting spot that I haven't fully explored yet. They are a "member's library" which means that they have a collection of old books that reflect what the people of Salem would have been reading in the olden days. I think. They put on events and host writing courses as well. One of my favorite events was an evening of Storytelling.