A sampling of Salem’s Historic and Spooky highlights – Click on the icons and drag the map around to see more
The City Of Salem urges visitors to use any of several available forms of public transportation during October. Many streets will be closed as necessary to accommodate crowds, and virtually all nearby neighborhood street parking will be restricted to residents. Download the Passport Parking App for use with on-street metered spaces, city lots and city garages. City garages also accept cash and credit cards. The Destination Salem app is also recommended for updates on parking availability, restrooms, and special events.
Parking is available at several city lots and two city garages, with some private lots also available. The MBTA Rail and Bus Station lot and garage are also available, but note that on October 31st this garage will be closed from 6pm to 1am during which time cars may neither enter nor exit the garage. The map below at left shows locations of lots and garages. Also please consider using the popular October Weekend Shuttle Loop service which provides free satellite lot parking and free bus shuttle service to and from the downtown area. The map below at right shows lot locations and shuttle routes. On the Interactive Parking Map you can click on individual locations to see parking rates and details
MBTA Commuter Rail and Bus Services are available to transport visitors to Salem station which is a short walk to the downtown activity area. If arriving at Logan Airport, visitors can access the MBTA Subway service to Boston’s North Station and reach Salem via commuter rail. Buses to Salem are also available from Wonderland Station on the same subway line. Visitors may park at nearby rail stops north or south of Salem and arrive by train. The MBTA increases train service to Salem as necessary in October. Vistors can also utilize the ride sharing services Uber, Lyft and the Salem Skipper. The Salem Ferry is another pleasant way to arrive from Boston, departing from Boston’s Long Wharf and arriving at Blaney Street dock in Salem which is a short walk to the House of Seven Gables, Pickering Wharf and downtown.
Salem’s Parking Lots
& Garage Locations
October Shuttle Loop
Routes & Stops
City Policies and Regulations for Salem’s Halloween Celebration
• Seek Alternate Routes! Halloween is no time for driving into Salem – Park in Beverly and take the MBTA Commuter Rail or the Salem Ferry if coming from Boston right into Salem. There are numerous road closures and detours on October 31 – if you must drive, expect delays. Avoid fines ($75) and possible tows by not parking in posted resident-only zones.
• Arrive early! Use our Free Satellite Parking lots on Halloween day located at 77 Willson Street at Salem High School (after 2 PM) or Salem State University’s O’Keefe Center (after 10 AM).
• Don’t get stuck! Entry to the MBTA garage will be restricted beginning at 6:00 pm. Access out of the garage will be restricted until 11:30pm (or when festivities are over).
• Review Salem’s Halloween rules – Alcohol is prohibited and weapons will be confiscated. The party ends after the fireworks. Plan to depart at 10:30 pm as police and the public works department will be clearing the streets at this time. Triple fines are in effect. Citations for illegal behavior, including public drinking, vandalism, and littering could have fines up to $300. Please be considerate of other guests and Salem’s downtown residents and their private property.
• Check the weather ahead of time – be prepared for unpredictable New England weather on Halloween night!
• Have a fun and safe time during your visit to Salem!
