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Getting to Salem

Please keep in mind that many hotels are booked up for wedding season and the start of summer tourism! If you prefer a hotel room, please reach out to local hotels as soon as possible. There are also hotels available in surrounding towns (such as Danvers, Beverly, and Peabody). Please be aware if you are staying outside of Salem that Saturday traffic in Salem can be significant and parking spaces are limited. We recommend planning to arrive an hour or so before the start of the event you plan on attending, especially if your event is at peak afternoon times. You can find more information about Salem Garages at the links above. Parking around the Salem Common is free if you arrive in town early enough.

Airport: Boston Logan International Airport is the closest large airport to Salem. Logan is about 45 mins to an hour away from downtown by public transportation (shuttle, subway and commuter rail), and 30-45 mins by car depending on traffic. Salem is also accessible by public transportation from TF Green Airport in RI (1-3 hours by transit, 1.5-2 hours by car). Beverly Airport nearby is accessible via taxi or rideshare. 

Car/Ground: https://www.salem.org/travel-info/directions/

Public transportation: 

Transportations on the Massachusetts North Shore include MBTA commuter rail and bus service. Closer to Boston there is also a subway option (The T). In addition, Ferry service connects Boston to Salem. The ferry station in Boston is near the T’s Aquarium stop on the blue line, and docks a short walking distance from most Festival events. 

In Salem, options for getting around include rideshare, MBTA buses, Bluebikes, and the Salem Skipper, a low-priced local rideshare option. 

For more information public transportation, please visit Destination Salem’s website: https://www.salem.org/transportation/

Or the MBTA: https://www.mbta.com/

Parking: It can be difficult to park in Salem, we highly recommend using public transportation if that is an option. For more information on parking in Salem, including the location of city lots and garages, please visit: https://www.salem.org/travel-info/parking/

Please be aware if you are staying outside of Salem that Saturday traffic in Salem can be significant and parking spaces are limited. We recommend planning to arrive an hour or so before the start of the event you plan on attending, especially if your event is at peak afternoon times. You can find more information about Salem Garages at the links above. Parking around the Salem Common is free if you arrive in town early enough.

Other Accommodations in Salem 

Please keep in mind that many hotels are booked up for wedding season and the start of summer tourism! If you prefer a hotel room, please reach out to local hotels as soon as possible. There are also hotels available in surrounding towns (such as Danvers, Beverly, and Peabody).

https://www.salem.org/places-to-stay

Where to Eat

Follow these links for lists of local bars and restaurants: 

https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurants-g60954-Salem_Massachusetts.html (button)

Explore Salem

Emergency Numbers

  • Emergency: 911
  • Salem Police: 978-744-1212
  • Salem Fire Emergency: 978-744-1234