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Explore Salem On Your Own

  • Explore Salem On Your Own
Take an approximately 45 minute drive from Boston to Salem for a guided walking tour of the historic sites & museums with plenty of time to explore.
Immerse yourself in the spooky vibes and wayfaring whimsy of a half-day walking tour of Salem, MA. A stone's throw from Boston, here you'll enjoy a guided orientation about Salem's rich maritime history and world-famous witch trials before exploring landmarks like the House of Seven Gables, the Peabody-Essex Museum and more. From there you'll have plenty of time to peruse the shops on Essex Street, pick up a couple souvenir crystals or explore at your leisure.

Shore Thing Highlights

  • Plenty of time to explore Salem on your own

  • Guided tour of Salem

  • Go from Boston to Salem

Need to know

  • This Shore Thing is accessible for collapsible wheelchairs, as long as Sailors can navigate a few steps on their own

  • Should Sailors need wheelchair accessibility, please contact the Shore Things team at least 72 hours prior to the date

  • Weather can vary throughout the day; layers and a rain jacket are recommended

  • Approximately 45-minute drive each way to/from the pier; 30-minute orientation walk; 2 hours of free time

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