We stayed here! This is the most spectacular places I've ever been. Five star all the way in every area. I will return.

We visited on a very cold, very snowy Tuesday in the middle of January....why you ask....because we did! What a wonderful piece of American history in a beautiful setting. We had a brilliant guide from the National park service, her name was Michelle. She was very informative and answered our numerous questions. The building itself oozed history and you could... More

This is a great take if you like history. The interpreters are very knowledgable and the tours are outstanding.

The Old Custom House is a spectacular building for its design and presence along the water. It is uniquely designed and something that should be seen and appreciated by all.

I visited Salem from Australia, so this building interested me a lot because it is older than the oldest Customs House in Sydney, Australia, so it is not as grand. I was able to imagine Nathaniel Hawthorne working there to gain legitimacy in a world that really didn't reward imaginative writers, particularly those from the colonies, which did include the... More

A very nice building in the historic wharf area along with old sailing ships - very photogenic. Esay walking distance from the centre of the town and other historic sights.

Great looking edifice fronting the historic Derby Wharf. Walk around the back and see the adjacent Public Stores building, meant to store cargo when duties were not paid. There's also the Scale House- storage for scales when not in use at the wharves. Stroll around to see more historic houses near the Custom House.

We got a tour guide from the visitor center who was extremely knowledgeable and made the history of this beautiful building very interesting.

People visit Salem for many reasons and have for over 300 years. The Old Custom samples that history to help you understand Salem's past. Interested in N. Hawthorne they have it, he worked in the building. China trade yup that's reflected in the building as well. Pirates they got'em. This is a fun place to see the history of Salem... More