Derby Waterfront District, Salem

Name: Derby Waterfront District
Address: Salem, United States

#66 among attractions in Salem

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The Historic Derby Street Neighborhood, also known as the Derby Waterfront District in Salem, Massachusetts encompasses a historically significant portion of the waterfront area of the city. It encompasses properties along Derby Street, which parallels the waterfront, eastward from the Salem Maritime National Historic Site to its junction with Fort Avenue, and includes properties on the side streets between Derby and the waterfront. In addition to the National Historic Site, it includes the House of Seven Gables, a National Historic Landmark District. ()

Coordinates: 42°31'18"N, 70°53'6"W

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Salem (Salem Neck)Salem United States

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Derby Waterfront District – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

~1880 ftW
Modern venue for American/Asian artwork
Peabody Essex Museum, Salem
10 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...
1.3 miNE
Amusement, Amusement park
Salem Willows, Salem
34 min walk • Salem Willows is an oceanfront park in Salem, Massachusetts. It is named for the European white willow trees planted there in 1801 to form a shaded walk for patients convalescing at a nearby smallpox hospital.
~620 ftSW
Museum, Maritime museum, Historical place
Salem Maritime National Historic Site, Salem
4 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.
~330 ftE
Museum, History museum, Historical place
House of the Seven Gables, Salem
2 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.
~1760 ftW
Museum
Essex Institute, Salem
9 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.
0.5 miW
Museum, History museum
Witch History Museum, Salem
12 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.
~1890 ftS
Lighthouse
Derby Wharf Light, Salem
10 min walk • Derby Wharf Light Station is a historic lighthouse on Derby Wharf in Salem, Massachusetts that is within the Salem Maritime National Historic Site. It was built in 1871 and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1987. The United States Coast Guard Light List description is "White square tower. Maintained by the U.S.
~1650 ftW
Museum, History museum
Gardner–Pingree House, Salem
8 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.
~220 ftE
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Nathaniel Hawthorne Birthplace, Salem
2 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.
~700 ftSW
Ship
Friendship of Salem, Salem
4 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.
0.4 miW
42°31'21"N • 70°53'36"W
Museum Place Mall, Salem
11 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Derby Waterfront District?

Nearby attractions include Nathaniel Hawthorne Birthplace, Salem (2 min walk), House of the Seven Gables, Salem (2 min walk), Salem Maritime National Historic Site, Salem (4 min walk), Brewer Hawthorne Cove Marina, Salem (4 min walk).

How to get to Derby Waterfront District by public transport?

The nearest stations to Derby Waterfront District:

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Salem (15 min walk)