Outdoors things to do in Salem

We rank 8 outdoor things to do in Salem, United States. The highest scoring is 2.5-Hour Salem History & Sightseeing Guided Walking Tour with an Outty Ranking of 82 out of 100, and prices across the category start at $20 per person. Fresh air, water, trails and skyline views.

Ranked experiences
8
In the 90+ Club
0
Available today
8
From
$20

Outdoors in Salem compared

Top 8 outdoor things to do in Salem by Outty Ranking, price, duration and traveler rating
ExperienceOutty RankingFromDurationRating
2.5-Hour Salem History & Sightseeing Guided Walking Tour82$402.5h4.9/5 (852)
Sailing on Historic Schooner Yacht in Salem, MA74$482h4.9/5 (248)
The Official "Hocus Pocus" Movie Locations Tour of Salem73$502.5h4.7/5 (714)
Salem Kids History & Mystery Tour69$201h5/5 (47)
The Lucinda Lipol Tour of Salem66$301h5/5 (44)
City Cruises Salem High Speed Ferry to/from Boston61$420.8h4.5/5 (769)
Best Historic Overview of Salem Walking Tour61$301.5h4.5/5 (109)
Private Charter Day Sail For up to 6 People51$2251.5h5/5 (7)

Every outdoors experience we rank in Salem

Outdoors in Salem: common questions

What are the best outdoors things to do in Salem?
2.5-Hour Salem History & Sightseeing Guided Walking Tour is the highest ranked, with an Outty Ranking of 82 out of 100 from 852 traveler reviews. Sailing on Historic Schooner Yacht in Salem, MA, The Official "Hocus Pocus" Movie Locations Tour of Salem, Salem Kids History & Mystery Tour follow close behind. We rank 8 outdoors experiences in Salem in total.
How much do outdoors activities in Salem cost?
Expect around $61 per person on average. The cheapest we rank is Salem Kids History & Mystery Tour from $20, and prices climb for small-group departures, skip-the-line access and evening slots.
Can I book outdoors activities in Salem for today?
Yes. 8 of the 8 top-ranked outdoors experiences we track in Salem currently show same-day availability. Same-day slots are limited, so book in the morning where you can.
How does Outty rank outdoors experiences in Salem?
Every experience gets an Outty Ranking from 0 to 100 built from traveler sentiment, review depth, recent booking momentum, value against comparable outdoors options in Salem, operator standing and cancellation flexibility. Anything scoring 90 or above joins the Outty 90+ Club.
When is the best time to visit Salem?
September to October for atmosphere, May to June for smaller crowds.