Salem, Massachusetts, is a small town in New England that has so much to offer, including some pretty unique shopping. As you can imagine, Halloween is a busy time in Salem, and it’s a month-long celebration! If you are heading to the Witch City this fall, check out: 9 Things To Know Before Visiting Salem In October. Honestly, October is a great time to visit, and after its cancellation in 2020, Salem will only again be hosting its amazing Haunted Happenings. For more on what to do in Salem during October, check out: Salem Fall Bucket List. There is so much to do and many fantastic places to shop…
The Best Shops In Salem, Massachusetts
Witch-Specific Shops:
The Coven’s Cottage
- Where: 190 Essex Street
- Hours: Mon-Thurs: 10 am – 6 pm, Fri and Sun: 10 am – 7 pm, Sat: 10 am – 8 pm
I absolutely love this shop. It was the first shop I visited on my very first visit to Salem and I always take my friends here when they come to visit. Coven’s Cottage focuses primarily on the Norse, Germanic, Celtic, and nature-based traditions. They offer products for many different pagan paths. I love their jewelry, crystals, and herbs.
Crow Haven
- Where: 125 Essex Street
- Hours: Daily: 11 am – 8 pm
Crow Haven is the oldest witch shop in Salem, and therefore, a must visit! They also have a famous love clairvoyant, how fun is that?
Hex Old World Witchery
- Where: 246 Essex Street
- Hours: Daily 11 am – 7 pm
- Face coverings are required to enter the shop.
Hex is the real deal. They have something for any magical need including oils, candles, soaps, potent charms, and even voodoo dolls. They are now offering soul jars that are handcrafted but they warn, that these jars need to be used responsibly.
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The Cauldron Black
- Where: 65 Wharf St
- Hours: Shopping is by reservation only. You can book a time here.
The Cauldron Black is exactly what you want it to be. They offer everything from psychic readings, to tarot card readings, to online courses. They have books, crystals, herbs, tarot cards and runes, anything and everything as they are purveyors of fine occult goods. Find out more here.
HausWitch Home + Healing
- Where: 141 Washington Street
- Hours: Shopping is by reservation only. You can book a time here.
This very cool shop provides locals and visitors alike with witchy handmade products! According to their website they “combine the principles of earth magic, meditation, herbalism, and interior decorating…” That sounds pretty great to me! Find out more here.
The Witch House Gift Shop
- Where: 310 Essex Street
- Hours: Daily 10 am – 5 pm
Just trust me, stop in here and check out all of the things this gift shop has to offer! Check out the antique wooden shelves and dried flowers in this small but charming shop.
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Harry Potter Fans:
Wynott’s Wands
- Where: 127 Essex Street
- Hours: Daily – 11 am – 6 pm
Remember Salem
- Where: 127 Essex Street (next door to Wynott’s Wands)
- Hours: Sun – Thurs 11 am – 6 pm, Fri – Sat 11 am – 8 pm
Salem has so much more to offer then witches and Halloween fun! Here are a few of my favorite regular ole’ shops in Salem.
Awesome Shops In Salem:
Aroma Sanctum Perfumes
- Where: 5 Central Street
- Hours: Thurs-Sun 11 am – 5 pm
- Two customers allowed in the store at a time.
- You must wear a mask and follow our new protocols to keep everyone safe.
I love the essential oil perfumes here, my favorites are Avalon, Mermaid, and Persephone! But I’ve got my eye on a few more of the house blends!
Artemis Botanicals
- Where: 3 Hawthorne Blvd
- Hours: Wed-Mon 12 – 5 pm, Closed Tuesday
Otherwise known as the witches’ apothecary, in this charming shop you will find dried flowers, herbs, and teas. The soap
Witch City Wicks
- Where: 302 Essex Street
- Hours: Open 7 days a week in October.
You won’t regret a visit to Witch City Wicks. I love their candles, but they also offer a curated selection of books, jewelry, prints, and home décor. Their perfumes are amazing too! I’m thinking of trying Sea Witch next.
Harrison’s Comics & Pop Culture
- Where: 252 Essex St
- Hours: Daily 12 – 6 pm
Anytime I go to Salem we stop at Harrison’s. They have a ridiculous selection of anything you can think of. I love their selection of Pop Dolls. The last time we were there I found the
Wicked Good Books
- Where: 215 Essex Street
- Hours: Mon-Sat 11 am to 6 pm, Sunday 12 – 5 pm
- Like many other independent bookstores that were forced to close during the pandemic, this gem was struggling. There is a GoFundMe here.
I just love this bookstore and I stop every time I’m in Salem. It’s an Independent bookstore that features new and used books, literary gifts, and home décor.
Ye Old Pepper Company
- Where: 122 Derby Street
- Hours: Daily 10 am – 5 pm
The history nerd in me loves this place simply because it’s America’s oldest continuously operating candy company. That’s right, they have been making delicious confections since 1806. Home of the famous Salem Gibraltar and Blackjacks, as well as a large selection of chocolates, fudges, taffies, caramels, and an array of nostalgic treats. Try the blackjacks!
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New England Dog Biscuit Company
- Where: 7 Central Street
- Hours: Closed Mon-Tues, Wed-Fri 10 am – 5 pm, Sat 9 am – 5 pm, Sun 10 am – 4 pm
This is an adorable little pet shop that offers dog treats that my boys love! The treats are all-natural and homemade right in Salem, which is very cool. Bonus: you can now purchase their biscuits and cookies online.
Who doesn’t love a good Halloween destination? Salem, Massachusetts, is the perfect place to head this October. And you can’t go wrong with any of these shops. Whatever you do, make sure to check out some witch-specific shops! Have you been to Salem in October? Did you love it?
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* I have no affiliation with any of these places, I just love them and want to share them!
