MUUV: Day Trip to Salem, MA

Get MUUV-ing! This is your chance to celebrate Fall in one of America's spookiest towns. Explore Nathaniel Hawthorne's hometown and visit sites like the House of Seven Gables, The Salem Witch Museum, or the Peabody Essex Museum. Easily spooked? Don't fret, the town has enough historical sites to make any history buff smile. The best part? No driving or parking! 

Lunch reservations highly recommended (If the restaurant takes them)
Suggestions:
Ledger Restaurant - NE fare in a historical place
Longboards Restaurant & Bar - Easygoing haunt for casual American fare
Finz - Dining on the harbor - seafood
Dire Wolf Tavern
Adriatic Restaurant - Mediterranean
Village Tavern - American
Settler - New American
Antique Table Restaurant - Italian 
Check out the Salem Flip Book Guide: 2024 Salem Massachusetts Official Event Guide

Download the Salem Map Here: 22-SALEM-Guide-11x17-poster-map.indd

 
The Essentials
 
Departure from the Upper Valley: The bus will pick up and drop off at two locations! Buses will leave promptly at their scheduled times, please be on time.


Leave from Lebanon: The bus will pick up at the D-H Lot 9 in Lebanon. You can leave your car at the Lot all day. The bus will leave Lebanon promptly at 9:00 A.M. Check in and boarding begins at 8:45 A.M. 


Leave from New London: The bus will pick up at the New London Park and Ride on Route 103A (located just off of Exit 12 on I-89. The bus will arrive in New London promptly at 9:30 A.M. You must be present at that time to board.


You will be asked to choose your boarding location while signing up for the event.
 
Arrival in Salem: The bus will drop-off at the Hawthorne Hotel, at 18 Washington Square West in the heart of downtown Salem.  Upon arrival, you are free to have your own Salem adventure!


Departure from Salem: In the evening, the bus will pick-up at the Hawthorne Hotel, the same location where you were dropped off. You must arrive by 6:15 P.M. to be checked in as the bus will depart from Salem promptly at 6:30 P.M.  


Return to the Upper Valley: The bus will arrive in New London at approximately 8:30 pm, and back in Hanover at 9:00 PM (Dependent on traffic and road conditions)
 
 
The Little Details
Were here to help! There will be a trip leader appointed on the bus who will check you in each time you get on the bus. 

This event is open to all ages, anyone under 18 must be accompanied by adult.

There is a restroom on the bus.

The bus ride is just over 2 hours long, so be prepared by bringing some entertainment. There is an wireless outlet at every seat on the bus and there is a DVD player and TV screens, so if you have a family-friendly movie to share, please bring it!

The bus will not be parked at the Hawthorne Hotel all day, so you will need to take your valuables with you. However, you can leave coolers, games, and other non-valuables on the bus as the same bus will pick us up in the evening. 

You are welcome to bring snacks and drinks on the bus, we simply ask that you not bring glass or alcohol.
Please consider weather changes and prepare with appropriate clothing.

In the event of an unplanned change of pick up location, you will be advised by text or email about the alternate pick-up location.

Once you register, you must receive a confirmation email to confirm your reservation. If you do not receive a confirmation email, please contact our office so that we can assist you. 

Payment is due when signing up for the event. 

Cancellations received after October 5th will not be eligible for a refund. Cancellations will be accepted via phone or e-mail, and must be received by the stated cancellation deadline.

If we have to cancel the trip for any reason, you will receive a FULL REFUND.

Please email tammi@uppervalleybusinessalliance.com with any questions.