Salem Pioneer Village

We went on a Saturday in early November. No wait to get in. It was a little busy but not crowded. An excellent experience! Great signage detailing lots of great history and explaining so much about the pioneer times. The buildings were well keep and the grounds were exactly as you'd expect for that time. There was a great presentation on herbs and plants they used for medicinal purposes. If you're interested in history and not just cute Hocus Pocus tourist crap then I highly recommend this place! If you want something "cute" and maintained to modern standards then this is NOT the place for you and your be better suited visiting a mall or theme park.

Such a cool and underrated spot! Salem Pioneer Village feels like stepping straight into the 1600s — it’s so well done and full of authentic details. The recreated homes, gardens, and tools really bring early colonial life to life, and the setting itself is peaceful and tucked away, which adds to the atmosphere. The staff were super friendly and knowledgeable, happy to share stories and answer questions about what life was actually like for the early settlers. It’s both educational and fun to explore, especially if you’re into history or want something beyond the usual witch-trial attractions. It’s a great place to wander, take photos, and get a real sense of old Salem. Definitely worth the stop — five stars for the experience and the effort that goes into keeping this little piece of history alive!

Daytime its 5 stars easy! Unique well kept and really interesting look at what it may have looked like 300 years ago. Night time was super packed and overpriced. Now we did go in October. It was satanic like which i realize that was what they were going with, but for me a little too much. Overall I would recommend it, but not for my super religious friends.

This village is extremely weather dependent just as a heads up! We were so sad to be here when it was raining and they were closed due to flooding. We were here in 2020 and it was closed as well. Really striking out here! That was no fault to the village! We were able to sneak some photos over the fence and see some parts of the village we from a far! Such a neat scene from the movie and just set in general! Maybe 3rd times a charm! We were visiting from Seattle and will be back!

Definitely something to check out while you are there. Plenty of parking on site and just a 13 minute walk to downtown, especiallyif you are there during the Halloween festivities. I don't recommend stopping at the house that sells witch hats as they are $35 each.

This was a must do on our list when visiting to Salem, especially being Hocus Pocus fans. Cost is very minimal ($5 each). Its very quick to go through, however if you're walking it's a bit of a walk from the main attractions of Salem but we walked there in about 35 minutes. Make the stop right before to Max and Dani's house on (4 Ocean Ave) too.

Very quaint historic village to walk through and peek inside the buildings. Not crowded, and right on the water. We collected shells from the beach and walked through a nearby park after. Big parking lot with public bathroom.

Great experience. The place transports you to the 1600s where you can see how people lived and worked. $5 fee is absolutely worth it. The only downside is that it's very small. 15 mins would be enough to explore the place. I would have wished it to be multiple times larger.