The Burying Point

"Incredible historic graveyard filled with interesting, intricately carved headstones dating from the 17th century. Some residents linked directly to those that came on the Mayflower. Burial place since 1630s....common in Europe but very rare in the US. Gravestones are fragile and you are urged to remain on path. Cafés and restaurants all within easy walking distance. Parking nearby."

"Cemetery with graves dating back to the 17th century and maybe even earlier from all sorts of citizens of Salem. It’s truly amazing walking by them and imagining what their lives might have been back then Entrance is free, you just have to book in advance through Eventbrite. I visited during a weekday in October and had no issue getting booking while there"

"So when I got there there was a lady standing at the gate and you have to scan a ticket to make reservations it is free to walk through the cemetery. So once you go when it will take you around a loop the cemetery is very old dating back to the 1600s and it's very cool you are not able to walk on the grass and must stay on the path. I love checking cemeteries out and I thought this one was pretty cool and old-looking. I would definitely recommend checking this place out if you are into history and old cemeteries like I am."

"Very historic cemetery with VERY old gravestones from the 1600s. Please protect this space & stay on the lined path. Interesting to learn that some Mayflower passage individuals are buried here. Free entry & explore around. Large & beautiful trees fill the graveyard & the gravestones that are a couple hundred years old are still clearly readable!"

"The Old Salem Cemetery, with lots of historical people buried here, including the Magistrate that ruled over the trials. Gravestones and tombs date back to the 1700s. If volunteers are there get your questions answered and cool insights about the history. Free to enter, but they do take donations for upkeep of the cemetery."