Experience the Magic of Salem, Without the Madness!
Planning a trip to Salem but want to avoid the crowds and chaos?
Make the most of your spooky adventures by staying at The Vista in Gloucester. (Book here!)
We’re just a quick 30-minute train ride or 25-minute drive from Salem – close enough to enjoy the magic, but far enough to relax when the crowds get a little too spirited.
Why Stay at The Vista in Gloucester?
🎃 Better Rates – Salem can be pricey, don’t spook yourself with those rates. Get more value for your money by staying at The Vista.
🎃 Convenient Travel to Salem – Gloucester is an easy 30-minute train ride or 25-minute drive from Salem.
🎃 Easy Parking – The Vista offers ample parking on premises, so no need to circle in the crowds to find a spot.
🎃 Peace & Quiet – After a day of haunted happenings, return to the calm of the beach.
🎃 Double the Fun – While staying at The Vista, take time also to explore all that Gloucester has to offer – the beaches, Hammond Castle, Main St. Restaurants and Shops & more.
How to Take the Train
There are two convenient MBTA train stops in Gloucester:
Gloucester Station and West Gloucester Station.
Hop on the Rockport Line and in about 30 minutes, you’ll arrive at the Salem Station, right in the heart of Downtown, where all the Halloween action happens. No traffic, no parking stress— just an easy ride straight to the spooky fun!
Train Stations:
Gloucester Station: 75 Railroad Ave, Gloucester, MA
West Gloucester Station: 290 Essex Ave, Gloucester, MA
Tickets:
You can buy your ticket onboard using cash (exact change only), or use the MBTA mTicket app
Details:
To get to Salem, make sure you’re on the Rockport Line Inbound towards Boston.
Trains run several times a day – check the schedule here.
Salem Station is in the heart of downtown—steps from shops, museums, haunted happenings, and more!
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