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Before you go
Your trip to Salem.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Salem – Massachusetts Destination Boston (Boston); Cambridge (Cambridge); Salem (Salem); Plymouth (Plymouth) about 27 km from Boston
How to get there
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Salem Station 1 km
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Salem Ferry Terminal 1 km
Approximate distances. Check flights and bus, train or boat schedules before you travel.
About 27 km from Boston. The regional train departs from North Station, and from spring through fall there is a ferry from Boston Harbor. Salem station is a few minutes’ walk from downtown.
How many days
One day for the museums and the downtown; in October, when the city gets very busy, it’s worth starting early.
When to go
Attractions are usually open from May through October. In October, the month of Halloween festivities, the city receives many visitors. In winter some places close or have reduced hours.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
No. The train and the ferry arrive downtown, which can be explored on foot.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in Salem
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Morning
Salem Witch Museum
Start at the Salem Witch Museum on Washington Square to understand the 1692 trials.
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Afternoon
Peabody Essex Museum
Then go to the Peabody Essex Museum, with art brought from Asia by sailors and a reconstructed Chinese house.
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Late afternoon
House of the Seven Gables
Finish at the House of the Seven Gables, on the harbor, and at the witch trials memorial in the center.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
What to do in Salem?
Visit the Salem Witch Museum, the Peabody Essex Museum, the House of the Seven Gables and the witch trials memorial.
How to get from Boston to Salem?
By regional train from North Station, or by ferry from spring through fall.
When to visit Salem?
From May through October; in October there are Halloween events and the city gets very crowded.
What happened in Salem in 1692?
A series of witchcraft accusations led to trials in which 20 people were executed.