This is where your 6$ can best be spent in Salem. For the price of a ticket, you get to see a short play AND tour the dungeon of wax recreations. Not for children under ten.

Located on Derby Street, this is a no frills, no hassle cafeteria style restaurant with hearty portions at low prices. There are so many different choices; there's something for everyone. Very child friendly.

This is an indoor mall in salem with about a dozen inexpensive stores. There is nothing to rave about, but there are t-shirts, food, and public bathrooms available. Located across the walkway from the Peabody Essex Museum.

This is the place to go in Salem for killer eggs and omlettes. Huge portions served quick. The Red's Everything Omlette is my favorite. Come early on weekends, cause theere's always a line. Bring the Sunday Globe with you and stay [more...]

This pizza joint just won 'Best Pizza in Salem' last summer at the pizza taste-off. Thin crust, super greasy, and delicious. Located next door to the fire station.

Right across the street from Symphony Hall, this Asian diner gives you more bang for your buck. Good food for under ten dollars.

This diner is very popular with locals. It's very inexpensive, and they don't stint on the oil. The most popular dish is their home made corned beef hash. Located in the Theatre District.

Oona's vintage clothing store in Harvard Square, Cambridge is timeless. I first went there twenty years ago, and it is pretty much the same now as it was then. Vintage dresses, boas, old army bags, drag gear, tye dye t shirts, costume [more...]

The Garment District, located in Kendall Square, Cambridge is a favorite of just about everyone. It is this huge warehouse full of funky, reasonably priced vintage clothing. You might be able to pick up an Armani suit, or a vintage [more...]