Salem Maritime National Historic Site - Plan Your Visit

Salem Maritime National Historic Site by National Parks Service

Operating Hours Seasons

Daily, 9 am to 5 pm; closed January 1, Thanksgiving Day, and December 25.

Local Partners Information Resources

Nathaniel Hawthorne in Salem

Destination Salem

North of Boston CVB

Essex National Heritage Area

Getting There

Plane

Boston's Logan Airport is the closest, about 15 miles. Take Route 1A North to Salem; or Interstate 93 North to 128 North and follow the signs to Salem, MA. When in Salem, look for signs to Visitor Center or to the Waterfront.

Car

Salem can be reached via Interstate 93 and 95/128 or Route 1A. Follow signs to Salem, MA. When in Salem, follow signs to Visitor Center or Waterfront.

Public Transportation

Salem is served by the Newburyport/Rockport Commuter Line from Boston's North Station, about a 30-minute ride. Buses #455 and #450 go from the Haymarket section of Boston to the Salem rail depot. (Haymarket is on the Green and Orange Lines of the Boston subway system.) Follow signs for the short walk to the Visitor Center.

Getting Around

Salem, like many New England towns is a walking city. The Visitor Center and the site are a short walk from each other. The City of Salem has a few parking lots in downtown, close to the Visitor Center. There are commercial transportation companies within Salem, including trolleys, pedicabs, and horsedrawn carriages.