Derby Wharf Light, Salem

Name: Derby Wharf Light
Address: Salem, United States

#13 among attractions in Salem

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Derby Wharf Light Station is a historic lighthouse on Derby Wharf in Salem, Massachusetts that is within the Salem Maritime National Historic Site. ()

Coordinates: 42°30'60"N, 70°53'1"W

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Derby Wharf Light – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Peabody Essex Museum, Salem Maritime National Historic Site, House of the Seven Gables, Essex Institute.

0.6 miNW
Modern venue for American/Asian artwork
Peabody Essex Museum, Salem
15 min walk • Nestled in the historic city of Salem, Massachusetts, the Peabody Essex Museum (PEM) stands as a beacon of art and culture. Renowned for its rich and diverse collections, this museum is one of the oldest continuously operating museums in the United States, having been...
~1560 ftNW
Museum, Maritime museum, Historical place
Salem Maritime National Historic Site, Salem
8 min walk • The Salem Maritime National Historic Site is a National Historic Site consisting of 12 historic structures, one replica tall-ship, and about 9 acres of land along the waterfront of Salem Harbor in Salem, Massachusetts.
~1900 ftN
Museum, History museum, Historical place
House of the Seven Gables, Salem
10 min walk • The House of the Seven Gables is a 1668 colonial mansion in Salem, Massachusetts, named for its gables. It was made famous by Nathaniel Hawthorne's 1851 novel The House of the Seven Gables.
0.6 miNW
Museum
Essex Institute, Salem
15 min walk • The Essex Institute in Salem, Massachusetts, was "a literary, historical and scientific society." It maintained a museum, library, historic houses; arranged educational programs; and issued numerous scholarly publications. In 1992 the institute merged with the Peabody Museum of Salem to form the Peabody Essex Museum.
0.6 miNW
Museum, History museum
Witch History Museum, Salem
17 min walk • The Witch History Museum is located in Salem, Massachusetts and features dioramas and first person narrations, including little-known information about nineteen accused "witches" that were put to death in 1692. The museum covers the hysteria surrounding the events.
0.6 miNW
Museum, History museum
Gardner–Pingree House, Salem
15 min walk • The Gardner–Pingree House is a historic house museum at 128 Essex Street in Salem, Massachusetts. It is judged to be a masterpiece of Federal architecture by the noted Salem builder Samuel McIntire, and was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1972 for its architectural significance.
~1790 ftN
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Nathaniel Hawthorne Birthplace, Salem
9 min walk • The Nathaniel Hawthorne Birthplace is the home where American author Nathaniel Hawthorne was born. It is located at 27 Hardy Street but accessible through 54 Turner Street, Salem, Massachusetts. The house is now a nonprofit museum along with the House of the Seven Gables immediately adjacent; an admission fee is charged.
~1510 ftNW
Ship
Friendship of Salem, Salem
8 min walk • The Friendship of Salem is a 171-foot replica of the Friendship, a 1797 East Indiaman. It was built in 2000 in the Scarano Brothers Shipyard in Albany, New York. The ship usually operates as a stationary museum ship during most of the year.
0.6 miNW
42°31'21"N • 70°53'36"W
Museum Place Mall, Salem
17 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
0.6 miNW
Museum, Maritime museum, Natural history museum
Peabody Museum of Salem, Salem
16 min walk • The Peabody Museum of Salem, formerly the Peabody Academy of Science, was a museum and antiquarian society based in Salem, Massachusetts.
~1950 ftN
42°31'19"N • 70°52'57"W
Brewer Hawthorne Cove Marina, Salem
10 min walk • Sailing, Marina

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Derby Wharf Light?

Nearby attractions include Friendship of Salem, Salem (8 min walk), Salem Maritime National Historic Site, Salem (8 min walk), Schooner FAME of Salem, Salem (8 min walk), Fished Impressions, Salem (9 min walk).

How to get to Derby Wharf Light by public transport?

The nearest stations to Derby Wharf Light:

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Salem (22 min walk)