Date Of Visit: September 28, 2025
Location: Essex St, Salem, MA
Universally Accessible: Yes
Summary: On Essex St in Salem, MA, there is a hidden gem; a special, hidden gnome village on Essex St.
If you’re not looking for it you could easily miss a special village in Salem, MA. But, this place is not any city, town or hamlet in the city. In fact, sometimes it doesn’t even stay in one area!
While the village does indeed stay in one area, figurines, homes and other parts of the village are moved from time to time. Or, maybe they move on their own!
The villagers like to relax with their instruments.
But, it’s not all fun and relaxation at the village. Keeping up the village takes a lot of work. So, the gnomes are hard at work watering plants and flowers and doing other upkeep!
Although I’m not exactly sure, I think these gnomes began appearing a few years ago when the city had a gnome or fairy trail. Small displays were placed in various locations around the city and people were encouraged to find them all. It appears this village has lived on from that earlier display.
Sometimes, the gnomes get up to some questionable behaviors! But, we all like to cut loose sometimes.
The gnomes have a simple, happy life except for one luxury. They do like their castles and specialty homes! These may look like simple, small dwellings. But, with the price of rent these days, I’m sure they are not so cheap!
I am not sure how long the gnomes will remain in their present location. So, you may want to see them before they go south for the winter!
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