Unveiling Salem: A Journey Through Witch Trials and Ghostly Tales

Getting There

• Walking

  If you are in downtown Brockton, start at Brockton City Hall located at 43 School St. Walk north on School St toward Main St, then turn left onto Main St. Continue walking for about 0.5 miles until you reach the Brockton MBTA train station. From there, take the train on the Greenbush Line toward South Station. After about 35 minutes, get off at the Salem station. Once you exit the Salem station, head left on Washington St and continue straight for about 0.3 miles. Turn right onto Central St, and the Salem Historical Witch & Ghost Tours will be on your left at 8 Central St.

• Public Transit

  From downtown Brockton, head to the nearest bus stop that serves the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) routes. You can catch the #14 bus heading towards Ashmont Station. Ride the bus for about 30 minutes and get off at Ashmont Station. From there, transfer to the Red Line towards Alewife and ride for approximately 25 minutes until you reach the Park St stop. At Park St, transfer to the Orange Line towards Oak Grove and ride for another 20 minutes to North Station. Finally, take the commuter rail towards Salem. After about 30 minutes, disembark at Salem station. Walk left on Washington St, continue for about 0.3 miles, then turn right onto Central St. The destination will be on your left at 8 Central St.

• Bicycle

  If you prefer biking, rent a bicycle from a local bike rental shop in Brockton. Start from Brockton City Hall and head north on School St toward Main St. Turn left onto Main St and continue biking for about 0.5 miles until you reach the Brockton MBTA train station. There, you can take a train to Salem as described in the walking guidance. Upon arriving in Salem, park your bicycle at a bike rack nearby, then walk left on Washington St for 0.3 miles, and turn right onto Central St to find the Salem Historical Witch & Ghost Tours at 8 Central St.