Salem’s best local businesses

The 153 spots we’ve checked and stand behind — the ones we’d send a neighbor to. No stars, no pay-to-play.

BaseLocal's Best

● Updated Aug 27

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153 businesses across 10 categories — pick a shelf, or search them below.

• 01Restaurants38 places · newest: 99 Restaurants, Aug 27
• 02Beauty26 places · newest: Benefit Cosmetics BrowBar, Aug 27
• 03Shopping38 places · newest: Homesense, Aug 27
• 04Entertainment6 places · newest: Atkinson Resort & Country Club, Aug 27
• 05Nightlife5 places · newest: Chili's Grill & Bar, Aug 27
• 06Bakeries & Sweets15 places · newest: Dunkin', Aug 27
• 07Health & Wellness6 places · newest: JOY Wellness / Journey Om Yoga, Aug 27
• 08Home & Garden6 places · newest: Ashley Store, Aug 27
• 09Pets3 places · newest: Petco, Aug 27
• 10Cafes4 places · newest: Heav'nly Donuts, Aug 15

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• America's Stonehenge

  Arts & Culture

  4,000-year-old astronomical calendar featuring multiple manmade chambers, a gift shop & alpacas.

  105 Haverhill Rd · stonehengeusa.com ↗

• Museum of Printing

  Arts & Culture

  Museum telling the story of printing & typesetting technology, from letterpresses to digital.

  15 Thornton Ave (Haverhill) · museumofprinting.org ↗

• Barnes & Noble

  Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

  Bookseller chain stocking housebrand eReader, plus a broad selection of titles for adults & kids.

  125 S Broadway · stores.barnesandnoble.com ↗

• Chris's Cards & Comics

  Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

  Chris's Cards & Comics is the kind of spot where new releases rub shoulders with older gems, plus sports and entertainment cards galore.…

  341 S Broadway · chriscardscomics.com ↗

• Namco Pools

  Other

  Retailer providing equipment & gear for above ground pools, hot tubs, patios & game rooms.

  541 S Broadway · namcopool.com ↗

• Salem NH Flea Market Inc

  Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage

  Large market featuring a variety of vendors selling goods ranging from new to used, such as clothes, toys and household items.

  20 Hampshire Rd · salemfleamarket.com ↗

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