Welcome to Salem, MA
Where Salem Muni Credits earn you discounts at local hotels, restaurants, attractions, and more.
$25 will get you $50.
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$25 will get you $50. ⋆
When you buy a Salem Muni Credit you get 2X the value at local Salem attractions, restaurants, hotels, and more. See below for a list of which Salem vendors honor which level of Credit.
Terms and restrictions apply.
Monthly special
$10 Climate Credit at…
Valid for one (1) $25 General Admission ticket. Explore the indoor & outdoor observation decks, immersive & interactive experiences, Stratus rooftop bar, and The Beacon bistro.
Credit voucher and proof of purchase are required prior to entry. Limited tickets and available times - prior reservations are recommended.
Muni Credits also valid at these Salem locations
Buy Muni Credits first, you will receive a Credit voucher by email. Print and present the voucher when you arrive at the location, photo ID required for verification.
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Climate Credits available at these Salem locations
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Email us to recommend a local Boston attraction, restaurant, hotel or other venue that you would like to have honor a Muni Credit.
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Salem, Massachusetts Faces Rising Costs from Severe Weather
SALEM, Mass. — Once known for its maritime history and infamous witch trials, Salem is now facing a different kind of challenge: the financial toll of severe weather events. As climate change intensifies storms and coastal flooding, the city is seeing mounting costs in damage repairs and emergency response.
In January 2024, a powerful storm compromised a 30-foot section of the seawall on Beach Avenue, requiring temporary repairs with bunker blocks. Just a month later, another nor’easter brought heavy snowfall and astronomical high tides, forcing school closures and prompting emergency preparations. Officials expect such storms to become more frequent and costly, with rising sea levels worsening the impacts of flooding and infrastructure damage.
Hurricane Sandy in 2012 provided an early warning of Salem’s vulnerability, with storm surges causing an estimated $6.7 million in damages across Essex County. More recently, a 2018 nor’easter flooded parts of the city, requiring major recovery efforts. The financial burden falls not only on public infrastructure but also on homeowners, who are seeing rising insurance premiums due to increased flood risks.
Salem’s city officials are pushing for climate resilience funding, emphasizing the urgent need for seawall reinforcements, upgraded drainage systems, and emergency preparedness measures. However, with limited state and federal resources, funding remains an ongoing challenge. “We’re living with the impacts of the climate crisis right now,” said Mayor Dominick Pangallo.
As storms grow more destructive, Salem faces a stark financial reality: adapt now or pay more later.
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