Visit the spot that started it all. Jaho is the café where Ashling and Christian had Pizza Bagels and coffee on their first date. Enjoy a café-style atmosphere with drinks and lunch-fare. Jaho also has two other locations closer to the Salem State campus and a location in Boston and Tokyo, Japan.

A lunch cafe with an artsy, boho vibe, Front Street Coffeehouse is a perfect spot to stop for lunch during a day in downtown Salem.

One of Ashling’s favorite restaurants, she would recommend ordering the chowder fries for a unique culinary experience. Sea Level has upper level seating that has fantastic views of the water.

Sea Level and Finz are both owned by the same people, and are located right across from one another. Finz also has excellent views of the water and their menu has sushi (which Sea Level’s doesn’t).

The perfect place to see the sunset at the end of the day, The Roof is a restaurant on the roof of a hotel in downtown Salem. While they have main courses available, they’re best known for their drinks and appetizers.

What started as a speakeasy for cookies is now a well-known establishment. Each night three new mystery cookie flavors are revealed. Please note: Goodnight Fattys is only open on weekend evenings.

A world-class museum with art exhibits from around the world including an ancient Chinese house, and regularly rotating exhibits, the Peabody Essex Museum is well-worth a visit.

The best way to see all the main sights in Salem in just an hour and with minimal walking. The Salem Trolley Tour departs from the National Park Service Visitor Center and takes a one-hour narrated loop around the city.

Open on weekends, the Salem Friendship is a replica of a historic ship. Visit the Salem Armory to find information and tickets for the Salem Friendship and other Salem Maritime sites. The Armory is open 10-4 every day except for Tuesday.

The Salem Witch Museum was named the second biggest tourist trap in the world by USA Today. However, Ashling and Christian did go on a date there once, so if you want to retrace their footsteps you should go.

The perfect place for a fun summer afternoon, Salem Willows is a park with an old-fashioned arcade, ice cream, and beautiful views. The clam shack at the Willows has excellent lobster rolls hot or cold.

A supposedly-haunted historical mansion that became famous from a Nathaniel Hawthorne novel titled, The House of Seven Gables. The house offers 45-minute guided tours and self-guided access to Nathaniel Hawthorne’s birthplace.

For fans of the 1964 sitcom, this statue will bring back nostalgic memories. It is located in the downtown area within walking distance of nice shops and restaurants.

A visit to Salem Pioneer Village will transport you back to early colonial settlements in Salem in the 1630s. Perfect for those looking for a Plymouth Plantation-style experience while staying on the North Shore. Pioneer Village is only open on weekends.

Despite being a relatively new addition to Swampscott, Dockside pub is a popular local gathering spot. The restaurant offers a delicious selection of food in a comfortable pub atmosphere. After dinner or drinks, you can walk down the Swampscott pier and enjoy views of Boston.

Parking at Nahant beach is expensive, but it is one of the best beaches in the area. You can also park for free on Lynn Shore Drive (if you can find a spot) and walk along a path onto the beach.

Cheaper to park at than Nahant beach but the sand is more rough. Nothing says summer in New England like eating fried seafood on the beach. Neck Run on Deveraux beach has classic New England seafood and ice cream for dessert.

If you’re looking to go a little farther north, Newburyport is a charming town perfect for a day trip outside the city. Easily accessible from the Newburyport/Rockport line, this town where Ashling and Christian lived together has shops, restaurants, and an overall fun atmosphere. Visit the Waterfront Promenade Park to see the spot where Christian and Ashling got engaged.

A marketplace that dates back to the early days of the American Revolution, Faneuil Hall has a lively atmosphere with street performers, food vendors, and shops.

The North End is Boston’s historically Italian neighborhood and is within walking distance of North Station. There is no shortage of delicious Italian food to choose from here. Most restaurants in the North End are cash-only.

Boston’s Chinatown is the only historic Chinatown in New England, and the third largest in the United States. Walk through the traditional gates and enjoy all kinds of Asian Cuisine. You’ll find Chinese bakeries, dim sum restaurants, Thai food, ramen, and more.

Follow the red line (a literal red line painted on the ground, not the MBTA Red Line) along a 2.5 mile walking trail past some of the most historic parts of Boston. The path will take you through 16 sites that tell the story of the American Revolution.

Tour the world’s oldest commissioned naval warship still afloat. For anyone interested in the US Navy this is a great place to visit. The Constitution ship and museum are technically separate, but you can visit and tour both. Ashling and Christian went on a date here once.

Less widely known than the USS Constitution, the USS Cassin Young is also located in the Charlestown Navy Yard, moored across the pier from the Constitution. Ashling’s grandfather used to spend time with his Navy buddies aboard the Cassin Young, repairing and maintaining the historic warship. The Cassin Young is open and free to visit and is perfect for those looking to get an even more in-depth Navy-focused experience.

Experience a re-enactment of the historic Boston Tea Party, when Patriots dumped tea into the Boston Harbor in protest of British taxation. The experience includes entry to the museum and onto the tea party ships.