4 days in Boston & Salem Itinerary

Kick off your visit on the 5th (Fri): explore the world behind art at Otis House, explore the different monuments and memorials at Mount Auburn Cemetery, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Trinity Church, and finally shop like a local with Newbury Street. Keep things going the next day: steep yourself in history at Granary Burying Ground, then browse the exhibits of Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum, then get lost in a book at John F. Kennedy Presidential Museum & Library, and finally admire the natural beauty at Boston Public Garden.

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Medford to Boston is an approximately 4.5-hour car ride. Expect a daytime high around 67°F in May, and nighttime lows around 50°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 7th (Sun) so you can go by car to Salem.

On the 7th (Sun), gain some tasty knowledge on Salem Food Tours, take an in-depth tour of The House of the Seven Gables, then see the interesting displays at Salem Witch Museum, and finally look for gifts at Crow Haven Corner.

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Getting from Boston to Salem by car takes about an hour. Other options: take a train; or take a bus. In May, plan for daily highs up to 67°F, and evening lows to 48°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Boston.

Start off your visit on the 8th (Mon): steep yourself in history at Granary Burying Ground, visit North End, and then browse the different shops at Faneuil Hall Marketplace.

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Drive from Salem to Boston in an hour. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 8th (Mon) so you can go by car back home.