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$4 for a Self-Guided Tour of the USS Salem in Quincy (Up to $8 Value)

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Jean
8 years ago
A wonderful way to learn about Cold War history and the ingenuity that Americans possessed from a militaristic standpoint. Tributes to fallen heroes from multiple wars, memorabilia and film archives make this monument a unique take in. We were very fortunate to have had a long term staff member escort us around the ship, telling us unknown stories. A great take in for families however there are sections with substantial and steep stairs so I'd not recommended it for young children or seniors.
  • One of nation's only preserved naval heavy cruisers
  • Featured on Ghost Hunters

When anchored, ships offer a variety of activities for young sailors, including exciting rounds of Extreme Ship Makeover and attempts to fit them into large glass bottles. Explore a more refined shipping scene with today's Groupon: for $4, you get one admission and self-guided tour of the USS Salem, docked near the Fore River Bridge in Quincy (up to an $8 value).

Self-guided tours of the USS Salem, one of the nation's only preserved naval heavy cruisers, indulge history buffs with Cold War naval history at their own pace. Commissioned in 1949, the USS Salem served a 10-year career patrolling the Atlantic and Mediterranean as a lady of diplomacy, where she hosted ambassadors, royalty, and pirates disguised as fish sticks. Climb aboard the great ship, which now rests in the former Quincy Fore River Shipyard, and explore its individual narrative while honoring those who served on it through a variety of exhibitions and memorials. A map of the ship’s explorable zones and a brochure chock-full of historical tidbits will aid maritime meandering.

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Promotional value expires Sep 30, 2011. Amount paid never expires. Limit 1 per person, may buy multiple as gifts. Limit 1 per visit. Valid only on Sat. and Sun. until 6/15/11. Merchant is solely responsible to purchasers for the care and quality of the advertised goods and services. Learn about Strike-Through Pricing and Savings

About USS Salem

In 1949, the USS Salem began its 10-year career patrolling the Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea. A flagship of the 6th Fleet during the Cold War era, it served as a “Lady of Diplomacy,” using its massive canons to impress ambassadors, not to fire on enemies. The ship also made headlines in 1953 when it harbored refugees from Greece following a massive earthquake.

Today permanently docked in Quincy Fore River Shipyard, the Salem is one of the last preserved naval heavy cruisers in the world. Three quarters of the ship is used to honor the history of those who served, with features including a Navy SEALs exhibit, the USS Newport News Memorial Room, and a US Navy Cruiser Sailor Memorial. In addition to memories, the Salem also hosts birthday parties and overnight adventures filled with simulated battles and real-life survival instruction. If they listen closely, visitors might even hear some of the spooky sounds that earned the ship a feature on the SyFy channel’s Ghost Hunters in 2009.

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