7:30 AM: Departure from Northeastern University

Mode of Transportation:

Option 1: MBTA Commuter Rail (Rockport/Newburyport Line) MBTA Route.

• Direction: Take the Orange line from Ruggles Station to North Station. From here, board the MBTA Commuter Rail to reach Rockport/Newburyport.
• Travel Time: Around 1 hour of journey from Northeastern University to Salem.
• Ticket Price: Approx. $8 to $10 (one way)

Option 2: Car Rentals or Rideshare (Uber/Lyft)

• Uber Fare: Average price may vary between $30 to $50.
• Parking Facility: Downtown Salem
• Parking Ticket: Around $10 for a day

8:30 AM: Arrival at Salem

Arriving in Salem is like stepping into a cloud filled with mystique and nostalgia. The cobblestone streets, historical architecture, and the salt-kissed breeze of the harbor have a way of warming even the coldest hearts. With these feelings move ahead for the nutritious first meal of the day.

8:45 AM: Head towards Red's Sandwich Shop for a quick breakfast

Route Guide

Location: 15 Central St, Salem, MA

Direction: 10-minute walk down the Washington Street

Overview: This place is popular for the New England breakfast options.

Recommended Dishes: Fluffy Pancakes, Breakfast Burrito

Recommended Time: 30-minutes

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9:30 AM: Head towards Salem Witch Museum

Route Guide

• Location: 19 ½ Washington Square North Salem, MA
• Direction: 5-minute walk from the Red’s Sandwich Shop
• Overview: This place vividly paints the descriptions of the Salem Witch Trials of 1692. Tap here! for more information.
• Recommended Time: 1 hour
• Cost: Around $15

List of Activities:

• Notable Presentation: The Salem Witch Trial

Enjoy the theatrical exhibit which recounts the memoirs of the infamous 1692 Witch Trials. Huge sets, dramatic lighting effects, and the narration of the whole scenario.

• Salem Witch Museum Store: This gift shop is filled with witchcraft-themed books, unique items, spell kits, and souvenirs.

Pro Tip: Advance purchasing of tickets is recommended. Also, check the timings beforehand by visiting the museum’s website

10:30 AM: Head towards Peabody Essex Museum

Route Guide

• Location: 161 Essex St, Salem, MA
• Direction: 8-minute walk from the Salem Witch Museum
• Overview: This museum has seen this town grow since 1799. Here you will get to witness diverse exhibits, cultural artifacts, and global art. Click here! To learn more about this place.
• Recommended Time: 1 to 1.5 hours
• Cost: Around $12

List of Activities:

• Yin Yu Tang House: Explore the 200-year-old Chinese merchant’s home that was reconstructed in Salem. It is believed to be from the Qing dynasty.
• Collections of Maritime Art and History: Peabody Essex Museum is filled with a collection of maritime art like ship models, and navigational instruments. It also showcases artifacts from China, Japan, and India.
• American Art Collections: Artworks ranging from the colonial era to modern American time. Works by Gilbert Stuart, and James McNeil are the major highlights.

Pro Tips: Book advance tickets for Yin Yu Tang House for an easy visit.

Noon: Lunch at Turner's Seafood

Route Guide

• Location: 43 Church St, Salem, Ma
• Direction: A 5-minute walk down Washington and Church Street
• Overview: This place has a huge variety of Seafood. Check out their Menu for more information.
• Recommended Dishes: Lobster Rolls, Clam Chowder.
• Cost: $20-$30
• Recommended Time: Almost 1 hour

1:00 PM: Visit House of Seven Gabes

Route Guide

• Location:115 Derby St, Salem, MA
• Direction: 10-minute walk down the Derby Street
• Overview: It is a historic 17Th century house. This place played a major role in inspiring Nathaniel Hawthorne’s famous novel: “The House of the Seven Gables”. Click here! To know more about the place.
• Recommended Time: 1 hour
• Cost: Around $20

List of Activities:

• Guided House Tour: Walk through the Turner-Ingersoll Mansion. This place has a unique staircase, well-designed rooms, and furnishings of that time.
• Gardens: A beautifully curated garden with lush greens and beautiful landscapes.
• Nathaniel Hawthorne’s Birthplace: It is adjacent to the House of Seven Gables. This place is the actual birthplace of Nathaniel Hawthorne which was moved to this site from its original location in Salem.

2:00 PM: Reach the Essex Street Pedestrian Mall

Route Guide

• Location: Essex Street
• Direction: 10-minute walk from the House of Seven Gables
• Overview: A bustling place for shopping and strolling. High-end fashion Boutiques, Jewellery shops, witchcraft-inspired shops, and local products can be checked out.
• Recommended Time: Around 1 hour

3:00 PM: Old Burying Point Cemetry and Witch Trials Memorials

Route Guide

• Location: Charter St, Salem, MA
• Direction: 3-minute walk to Charter Street
• Overview: Both places are adjacent to each other. They are significant historic sites, home to the beautiful souls of the victims of the Witch trials.
• Cost: Free of cost
• Recommended Time: 30minutes

List of Activities:

• Grave of John Hathorne: He was the primary judge of the Salem Witch Trials. It’s a notable grave of this cemetery.
• Ancient Graces: Some gravestones date back to the 1600s and 1700s.

3:45 PM: Espresso Shot at Brew Box Salem

Route Guide

• Location: 131 EssexSt, Salem, MA
• Direction: 5-minute walk from the Old Burying Point Cemetery
• Overview: This place is known for artisan coffee and pastries. Just relax and enjoy a cup of coffee.
• Cost: Around $5 to $10
• Recommended Time: 30 minutes

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4:30 PM: Final Stroll and Souvenir Shopping

• Location: Essex Street and Washington Street

Stroll around the street and explore the high-end boutiques and local artisan shops along with the lovely cafes. You will get a glimpse of colonial-style homes to Victorian buildings with well-preserved structures to date. Explore Derby Street as well as Chestnut Street, popular for offering views of grand mansions and leafy sidewalks.

• Recommended Time: 1 hour

5:30 PM: Dinner at Howling Wolf Taqueria

Route Guide

• Location: 76 Lafayette St, Salem, MA
• Direction: A few minutes walk from the Essex Street
• Overview: Wrap up your day with savory Mexican-inspired meals. Check out their menu Here!
• Recommended Dishes: Tacos, Burritos
• Recommended Time: 45 minutes to 1 hour

6:30 PM: Return to Boston

Mode of Transportation:

Option 1: Take the MBTA Commuter Rail back to North Station in Boston.

• Time Duration: 1 hour
• Cost: $8 to $10

Option 2: Car rental (Uber)/Lyft

• Time Duration: 40 minutes
• Cost: $30 to $50