4 days in Boston & Salem Itinerary

On the 10th (Mon), shop like a local with Faneuil Hall Marketplace, steep yourself in history at The Paul Revere House, then get engrossed in the history at John F. Kennedy Presidential Museum & Library, and finally appreciate the extensive heritage of Freedom Trail. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: take an in-depth tour of USS Constitution Museum, then admire the masterpieces at Museum of Fine Arts, then take in nature's colorful creations at Boston Public Garden, and finally stroll around Boston Common.

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New York City to Boston is an approximately 2.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a train. Expect slightly colder evenings in Boston when traveling from New York City in July, with lows around 67°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Tue) so you can drive to Salem.

Start off your visit on the 12th (Wed): see the interesting displays at Salem Witch Museum, take in the waterfront activity at Pickering Wharf, and then see majestic marine mammals with a dolphin and whale watching tour. On your second day here, walk around Salem Witch Trials Memorial, then steep yourself in history at The House of the Seven Gables, and then take an in-depth tour of Gallows Hill Museum/Theatre.

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Traveling by car from Boston to Salem takes an hour. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In July, daily temperatures in Salem can reach 82°F, while at night they dip to 64°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Thu) so you can fly back home.