4 days in Boston & Salem Itinerary

Rich in museums, restaurants, shops, and historical sites, Boston attracts over 16 million visitors each year. New England's largest and most influential city, Boston ranks among the world's major centers of education and culture.

Kick off your visit on the 14th (Wed): engage your brain at Museum of Science, examine the collection at Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology, learn more about the world around you at The Harvard Museum of Natural History, then enjoy breathtaking views from Skywalk Observatory, and finally admire the masterpieces at Museum of Fine Arts.

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Use the Route module to see travel options from your home to Boston. October in Boston sees daily highs of 64°F and lows of 50°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 15th (Thu) to allow time for the car ride to Salem.

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

Start off your visit on the 15th (Thu): explore the world behind art at Peabody Essex Museum and then get engrossed in the history at Salem Witch Museum.

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Traveling by car from Boston to Salem takes an hour. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. Traveling from Boston in October, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be a bit cooler in Salem, with lows of 45°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Thu) to allow time to drive to Boston.

Start off your visit on the 16th (Fri): meet the residents at New England Aquarium.

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Drive from Salem to Boston in an hour. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 16th (Fri) to allow time for travel back home.