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Salem Maritime National Historic Site MA

Lat, Long: 42.52024529, -70.88640867

Designation: National Historic Site

Established on March 17, 1938 as the first National Historic Site in the United States, Salem Maritime National Historic Site consists of nine acres of land and twelve historic structures along the Salem waterfront, as well as a downtown visitor center. Located in the urban setting of Salem, the park preserves and interprets over 600 years of New England's maritime history and global connections.

Weather:

New England weather is unpredictable year-round. Monthly averages, in degrees Fahrenheit, are: January: 37 high, 20 low February: 40 high, 23 low March: 47 high, 30 low April: 57 high, 38 low May: 67 high, 48 low June: 76 high, 58 low July: 82 high, 63 low August: 80 high, 62 low September: 73 high, 55 low October: 62 high, 45 low November: 52 high, 37 low December: 42 high, 27 low

Directions:

Salem Maritime National Historic Site is located in downtown Salem, Massachusetts and is accessible by vehicle, commuter rail, bus, ferry, and recreational boat.

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Address/Contact:

Salem Armory Visitor Center

Salem, US, 01970

Phone: 978-740-1650

Email: SAMA_Information@nps.gov

Entrance Fees:

A three mast tall ship on the water under a blue sky with red brick buildings on the shore.Three story red brick building with white columns has a wide staircase and golden eagle on top.A white rectangular lighthouse approximately 20 feet tall is near the water on a gravel road.Three story red brick building with white windows and a brick pathway through grasses and trees.