Visit Salem, CT

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The Town of Salem is a quiet, rural community of more than 4,000 residents, nestled among hills, wetlands and open fields astride the rural route between Hartford and the seashore. Incorporated in 1819, our residents are a friendly, caring, diverse group who contribute to the manufacturing, arts, education, and technology centers of central and southeastern Connecticut.

Visiting Salem
The Town of Salem offers many opportunities for outdoor fun and recreation.  Hiking, boating, fishing, and camping are just some of the attractions available to visitors.

Hiking and Nature Trails
​Gardner Lake offers recreational boaters and fishermen a newly renovated boat launch with plenty of vehicle and trailer parking.  The adjacent beach and fields provide picnic areas overlooking one of the largest lakes in southeastern Connecticut. The smaller Horse Pond along Route 85 also provides a boat launch for fishing.

Walden Preserve and the Zemko Wildlife Management Area feature miles of trails through open fields and natural forest for nature lovers who enjoy bird watching and observing other wildlife habitats.  Salem Land Trust.org

Camping
Salem is home to four large campgrounds, including the Witch Meadow Lake Campground, Salem Farms Campground, Sna-z-Spot Campground, and Indian Field Campground.

Historical Attractions
The Salem Historical Society is located in the Salem Town House; a historic building built in 1749 and moved to Salem in 1831.  The museum is located in Salem’s Historic District along Route 85.  It is free and open to the public Memorial Day though October, from 1:00 to 4:00 on the 2nd and 4th Saturday each month.

Special EventsSpecial events are posted on our special events calendar, including the annual Apple Festival, Friends of the Library Used Book Sale, The Salem Memorial Day Parade and Salem Road Race 5K.

Nearby Attractions
TOWN OF SALEM
Salem Town Hall
270 Hartford Road
Salem, CT  06420
p. 860-859-3873
f. 860-859-1184
Email:  I[email protected]
Website:  http://salemct.gov

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