4 days in Salem & Amherst Itinerary

Deepen your sense of the past at sights like The House of the Seven Gables and Louisa May Alcott's Orchard House. Kids will appreciate attractions like Dolphin & Whale Watching and Salem Witch Museum. The adventure continues: admire the masterpieces at Peabody Essex Museum, stop by The Coven's Cottage, stroll around Salem Witch Trials Memorial, and get engrossed in the history at Gallows Hill Museum/Theatre.

To see traveler tips, other places to visit, more things to do, and tourist information, read our Salem route planning tool.

New York City to Salem is an approximately 2.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a train. Prepare for slightly colder weather when traveling from New York City in October: high temperatures in Salem hover around 64°F and lows are around 45°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Mon) early enough to drive to Amherst.

On the 17th (Mon), identify plant and animal life at Mount Tom State Reservation, then identify plant and animal life at Mount Sugarloaf State Reservation, and then explore the galleries of Frary House.

To find other places to visit, maps, photos, and tourist information, you can read our Amherst trip itinerary planning website.

You can drive from Salem to Amherst in 2 hours. In October, daytime highs in Amherst are 65°F, while nighttime lows are 41°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Mon) so you can drive back home.