boston to salem

starting my usa tour in boston but somethng tells me i should spend a night in salem, duno why but im interetsed in the supernatural and wondered how commercial is the whole witch this in salem and what would be the easiest way to get there from logan airport?

boston to salem

We are going to Boston in two weeks and plan to go to Salem one day. If you take the T to the north station, you can then get on the commuter rail to Salem. The travel time is less than an hour and it is not very expensive. During October the entire town is decorated for ';Haunted Happenings'; and will probably be pretty crowded. We are going to see The House of Seven Gables, The Witch Museum and cruise on the schooner ';Fame';.

boston to salem

The train from North station takes approx 30mins. The witchy thing is quite corny, but interesting. Salem is a very pretty town and at this time of year everywhere is dressed with pumpkins and Halloween stuff. Definitely worth a visit.

For someone not familiar with the area and the roads, taking the commuter rail to Salem from North Station in Boston (and return) is best. Toward the end of this month, many thousands of people visit Salem so the roads will be crowded and parking almost impossible. In then past for the days around Halloween itself, there have been about 30,000 visitors each day most all in costume. Make certain that you obtain a commuter rail schedule. Extra trains are placed on this route around Halloween. You do not want to miss the last train returning to Boston.

For schedules: www.mbta.com

To avoid extra expense and a logistical hassle during this crowded period, purchase your ROUND TRIP tickets at North Station BEFORE you board the train.

Hi Luke,

The Salem witch stuff is VERY commercial. Although there are a lot of acutal witches in town, the touristy things range from interesting (Witch Museum) to hokey (the wax museum).

However, it%26#39;s all in good fun, and if you want to visit I wouldn%26#39;t discourage you at all. The other advice you received about taking the train is right on, and it%26#39;s the best way to get there from Boston, if you aren%26#39;t familiar with the roads. Salem is a bit off the beaten path and not all that easy to get to by car from Boston, although it%26#39;s not a long distance.

Accommodations in Salem will be almost impossible at the end of the month and very difficult now. Either make it a day trip or obtain lodging reservations immediately for a mid-week stay.

I%26#39;m definitely taking a look at Salem - even though I%26#39;m only going to be in Boston from Dec 18 - not sure if the place will be deserted or under a blanket of snow, but at least I%26#39;ll have the bragging rights from having gone there :) As a happy horror geek with a casual interest in history and the supernatural, to me, visiting Salem is a Must Do, regardless of the time of year. It%26#39;s too conveniently close to Boston to NOT do it, in my view..

If you are looking to travel via train to Salem from Logan, you will first need to get into town and then to North Station.

At Logan, take the free MassPort shuttles to the Airport T station. Take the inbound train to State Street.Here, you will need to change for the Orange Line going in the Oak Grove direction. It will be two stops on the Orange Line to North Station. Once inside, you will need to purchase a separate ticket for the train to take you to Salem.

All of this seems like a bit of a schlepp immediately after a flight. Perhaps a day in town to acclimate and then you could do the Salem part as a day trip. Then you could leave your things where they are.

As the other posters indicated, the Salem witch thing has grown very commercialized. But still, Salem is not to be missed. It had an important role in early settlement times as well as our seafaring history. The Peabody-Essex museum is well worth spending some time in, the maritime history is rich and plentiful. And, hotel space will grow very tight as the month continues. Midweek might be the best.

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