Warning: Do Not Drive to Downtown Salem, Massachusetts. Do This Instead

It's that time of year when a road trip to Salem, Massachusetts is absolutely in order to see all the spooky characters running around the streets.

However, while you've got this fun road trip planned this October, so do hundreds of other people at the same time.

October might be the trickiest time to try to travel into the middle of the city due to the high demand of New Englanders trying to see all the weirdos running around in wild costumes. But that doesn't mean it's impossible to make it there, you just have to do it right.

According to salemmasslive.com,

"The best way to get to Salem – to avoid the substantial traffic congestion and the cost of parking, if you can find a space – is to take the MBTA commuter or the Salem Ferry.” The city and Salem Haunted Happenings recommended the following modes of transportation and satellite parking locations for visitors".

 

If you ARE planning on rallying your troops by car for a road trip to Salem, thingstodoinsalem.com put together five tips that might help you make the traffic less painful.

One of them includes keeping your car in your space once you find it. It may be tough to find another spot again if you move.

Sidenote: don't let traffic scare you from going to experience the monstrosity that is Salem during the Halloween season. It's truly something and absolutely one of the perks of being a New Englander.

Are you planning on going to Salem this year?