Boston hotel?

We are coming to Boston on Tues May 19th and staying until Saturday. I have reservations for the Raddison in the Theatre dist? Is this hotel centrally located?Hopefully it is close to the subway.

Are we within walking distance to the North end.I am hoping it is about a mile.

We will be seeing a Red Sox game on Wednesday. Was maybe thinking of going to Salem one day.About how far is Salem, and is there enough to see and do in Salem.

Thanks for your help....

Boston hotel?

Yes, your hotel is centrally located, and it%26#39;s very close to several subway stops.

Yes, you are within walking distance to the North End, maybe a mile, maybe a bit less.

Salem is 20 miles north of Boston, you either need a car, or will have to arrange some sort of public transportation to get there. It%26#39;s not my cup of tea, but perhaps it is yours.

Boston hotel?

Lots to see in and do in Salem. People who don%26#39;t like it generally don%26#39;t like the exploitation of the witch hysteria, but Salem is so much more than witches ... it%26#39;s got a rich maritime history, the impressive Peabody-Essex Museum, great architecture, even ';Salem Willows'; an old-style ocean-side park w/ lots of Weeping Willow trees, a few old amusement rides (antique carousel), arcades w/ a mixture of old and new games, interesting food (chop suey sandwiches and lime rickeys), traditional food -- ice cream, pizza, fried clams and THE BEST popcorn ever ... made in a very old, gas-fired popper.

You do NOT need a car to get there. You can take the commuter rail (Rockport line) from North Station. check out http://www.mbta.com The train stop is about a 5-minute walk from the visitor%26#39;s center.

Another option is to take a boat to Salem. http://www.salemferry.com It lets you off about 8 minutes away from the visitors center. Once there, you might opt for an on-off trolley tour or explore on foot.

You%26#39;re in a great location for getting around Boston, ChicagoMom. The Radisson is only 1 block to either the Public Garden or Common as well as 2 ';T'; stops. (Arlington and Boylston). Getting around by foot or subway will be a breeze. If you don%26#39;t feel like walking to the North End, just take the subway from Boylston 3 stops to Haymarket stop. Take it 2 stops to Government Center stop for Quincy Market/Faneuil Hall Marketplace. For the Sox game, take it outbound 3 stops to Kenmore from Arlington stop. So, it%26#39;s really simple to get around by subway, if you aren%26#39;t up to walking there.

Salem is fine for a day trip if you really want to visit there. There%26#39;s plenty to keep you occupied for a day. Peabody Essex Museum (PEM)is a great place to spend some time. I haven%26#39;t visited Salem in quite some time. I enjoy it for the historical homes and buildings, not the witch history. The best way to visit Salem is by taking the Salem/Boston Ferry. It%26#39;s a nice 45 minute cruise along the coast.

Or you can take the cheaper Commuter Rail out of North Station.

http://www.salemferry.com/

http://www.mbta.com/