Shuttle
August 23, 2024 4:30 pm - 11:30 pm
Shuttles will be provided between Salem and Ipswich for the wedding on Friday. Please meet the buses outside The Hawthorne Hotel in Salem at 4:30 PM on Friday- they will be leaving promptly at 4:45. Return buses will be provided from Ipswich (back to The Hawthorne Hotel in Salem) on Friday night at 11:30. The Hawthorne Hotel is located at 18 Washington Square W, Salem, MA 01970.
Travel Note
For those who are planning on driving themselves to the wedding: Address is: 290 Argilla Rd, Ipswich, MA 01938 You will need to use the EVENT GATE to get to The Great House. The Main Entrance will be closed, and will have a sign that directs people to the next entrance on Argilla - you will then turn into the property (left) at the Private Event Entrance. The wedding is at The Great House (not the barn).
Flight
Boston Logan is the closest major airport for those traveling from out of state. Salem is about a 45-minute drive from Logan Airport, and Ipswich is a little over an hour. Cars can easily be rented ahead of time and picked up at the airport, or you can also take an Uber, Lyft, or car service.
Train
The commuter rail is a great option for those looking to travel to the North Shore from Boston without a car. The Newburyport/Rockport Line leaves from North Station in Boston, and makes stops in Salem, Ipswich, and Rockport.
Train
A ferry between Boston (Long Wharf) and Salem.
Hotel
A fun and modern hotel right in downtown Salem.
Hotel
A historic hotel in downtown Salem.
Hotel
Larger hotel with some pet-friendly rooms.
Hotel
A more economical hotel option in downtown Salem. Pet friendly.
Hotel
Chic, historic 11-Room Inn - a short drive from downtown Salem.
House Or Rental
There are a handful of accommodations available in Salem and the surrounding towns on Airbnb and VRBO if you are interested in a house or apartment.
Travel Note
While you can usually get an Uber or Lyft in the Salem Area, there is also a local ridesharing service called Salem Skipper - you can call or book within the downloadable app, to get picked up and dropped off anywhere within Salem for $1-3 per ride. Check out the website for more information about their operating hours. Ubers and ridesharing are not available from the Crane Estate in Ipswich.
Travel Note
While most of the Salem hotels don't have dedicated parking, there are plenty of parking lots in the area, with info on spots and pricing in this website. The Church Street West Lot (located at 15 Federal Street) is a particularly good deal, as they don't charge for overnight parking.