Arriving to Salem & Parking, Restrooms & Dining
Public Restrooms in Downtown Salem
Visitor Center Bathrooms
Open Daily 8AM- 9:00PM
Located on 245 Derby St, Salem MA
A 13 min walk away from our starting location for the tour. Book here!
Artist Row Restrooms
Open Daily 8AM- 9:00PM
Located on 24 New Derby Street, Salem, MA
A 10 min walk away from our starting location for the tour.
Armory Park & Museum Bathroom
Open Wednesday-Sunday 8AM- 9:00PM
Located on: 2 New Liberty Street, Salem, MA
An 11 min walk away from our starting location for the tour.
Parking Guide & Arriving to Salem
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Parking Locations
The only thing spookier than the ghosts is trying to find parking during busy season. Prep ahead! Some recs:
* The Sewall Street Parking Lot located on 8 Sewall St, Salem MA It is only a 2 min walk away to our tour starting location.
If that’s full other choices include
*The MBTA station garage on 252 Bridge St,Salem Ma
*The Museum Place Garage on 1 Church St, Salem Ma
*The South Harbor Garage on 245 Derby St, Salem Ma. This garage is located 3 min away from our ending location)
*Street parking is available. (However in October regulations are much stricter so you’re better off with a garage or lot!)
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MBTA Commuter Rail
A great option if you're coming from Boston! Take the train from North Station in Boston and hop on the Newburyport/Rockport line. It takes about 35 minutes to arrive at the Salem station You’re then a 2 min walk to Essex St (the heart of downtown) and 6 min walk from our tour starting location!
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Ferry
You may also consider taking the ferry from Boston to Salem. The harbor is located in 10 Blaney St, Salem, MA in Salem's maritime neighborhood that’s a a 20 minute walk from our meeting location in the heart of downtown.
Where to Eat - Our Local Favorites
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Flying Saucer Pizza Company
A great place for families, this serves on the go slice of the day and unique pizza combinations inspired by pop culture and sci-fi tropes. It’s a Salem classic! You can easily find this eatery right in front of the Bewitched Samantha statue on the intersection of Essex St + Washington St.
Lappin Park, Salem, MA 01970
12-9 PM
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AJ King Bakery
The most delicious bakery in the city (and the purveyor of a lot of baked goods in the area for good reason). They supply their ingredients from local Massachusetts farms. Good options include fresh sandwiches such as Vietnamese ham or Lox and cream cheese bagels.
48 Central St, Salem, MA 01970
7AM-3PM
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Odd Meter Coffee
Hands down the best, highest quality specialty coffee in town! Their seasonal menu is inspired with creativity and espresso. Plus the staff is super sweet. This is both a local and a visitor favorite.
60 Washington St, Salem, MA 01970.
8AM - 4 PM
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Turner's Seafood Restaurant
This i4 the spot for classic New England seafood in an upscale setting. The menu includes lobster rolls, oyster bars seasonal fish and clam chowders. They also have inexpensive yet delicious lunch specials starting at 12 PM!
43 Church St, Salem, MA 01970
12PM-9PM