5 days in Boston & Salem Itinerary

Rich in museums, restaurants, shops, and historical sites, Boston attracts over 16 million visitors each year.

Head to Faneuil Hall Marketplace and TD Gardenfor some retail therapy. Let the collections at Museum of Fine Arts and Louisa May Alcott's Orchard House capture your imagination. When in Boston, make a side trip to see National Shrine of our Lady of La Salette in Attleboro, approximately Attleboro away. Next up on the itinerary: visit North End, make a trip to Louisburg Square, contemplate the long history of The Paul Revere House, and appreciate the extensive heritage of Freedom Trail.

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Roanoke to Boston is an approximately 5.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a train. Plan for slightly colder temperatures traveling from Roanoke in April, with highs in Boston at 56°F and lows at 40°F. You will leave for Salem on the 6th (Thu).

Best known for its 1692 witch trials, Salem has a number of significant historical sites, a bustling downtown, and many witch-themed attractions.

Kick off your visit on the 6th (Thu): see the interesting displays at Salem Witch Museum, get engrossed in the history at The House of the Seven Gables, and then stop by 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 April, plan for daily highs up to 56°F, and evening lows to 38°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 7th (Fri) so you can catch the flight back home.