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TAKE THE ROAD. KEEP THE MEMORIES.

Salem Maritime National Historical Park

Boston, Massachusetts → Salem Maritime National Historical Park

A coastal-history day in Salem, returning to Boston.

Return-to-base outing

Salem Maritime National Historical Park · NPS Photo / Robert Grant · Photo credits

Your dayReturn-to-base outing
Set out fromBoston, Massachusetts
DiscoverSalem Maritime National Historical Park
A DAY TO REMEMBER

The journey

A coastal-history day in Salem, returning to Boston.

Check facility schedules and allow for heavy seasonal crowds, particularly in October.

Make it your day

Start the day

Plan your transport and review which park facilities are open.

Make the most of the visit

Explore the waterfront historic district and available exhibits.

Return

Return to Boston.

A three mast tall ship on the water under a blue sky with red brick buildings on the shore.
Park Waterfront & Vessel Friendship of Salem · NPS Photo / Robert Grant
A white rectangular lighthouse approximately 20 feet tall is near the water on a gravel road.
The Derby Wharf Light Station has aided navigation in Salem Harbor since it was first lit in 1871. · NPS Photo

Choose the exact roads and stops when planning your drive. Check seasonal access, reservations, weather, and opening times before setting out. Photographs show the named destination or an optional stop, not every view along the drive.