A Walk Into Town - Salem, MA

Name: A Walk Into Town - Salem, MA
Start: 2025-08-30T09:30:00-04:00
End: 2025-08-30T12:30:00-04:00
Location: Salem Public Library

Schedule

Sat Aug 30 2025 at 09:30 am to 12:30 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Salem Public Library | Salem, MA

A Walk Into Town, Salem, MA - August 30, 9:30 am
One of the best sights after a long day on the Camino is when your destination finally appears on the horizon. As you enter town, the streets become livelier, and your focus shifts from walking to finding your albergue and planning the evening meal. That feeling—the anticipation and relief at the end of a day’s stage—is what we’ll aim to recreate on this walk.
Join the American Pilgrims on the Camino – Boston Chapter for A Walk Into Town, an approximately 4-mile hike from historic downtown Salem to Salem Willows Park, followed by a return to downtown. Afterward, we’ll gather for lunch and fellowship at Bambolina (Pizza Restaurant, 288 Derby Street, Salem, MA 01970).
Route Highlights:
Before leaving the city, we’ll pass through Salem’s historic downtown, the Custom House, Derby Wharf, the Salem Witch Trials Memorial, and The House of the Seven Gables. Upon reaching Salem Willows, we’ll enjoy a scenic loop around the park before heading back via Collins Cove to the Salem Common. From there, we’ll pass the Salem Witch Museum and the site of the first “long-distance” phone call (placed into Boston) before ending back in the heart of Salem.
Distance & Timing: ~4 miles, with a planned duration of 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours.
Start Time: 9:30 AM at the Salem Public Library.
Lunch: We will meet at Bambolina at approximately 11:15 AM.
Weather: Rain or shine — extreme weather will cancel.
Meeting Point: Salem Public Library, 370 Essex Street, Salem, MA 01970
Note: We are not affiliated with the Salem Public Library; we will simply meet in front of it.
Parking: August parking in Salem is easier than in October, especially early in the day. Free parking is available on Broad Street and Warren Street—just a few minutes’ walk from the library. Downtown parking is also available at coin-operated meters, which can be paid online via cellphone. We recommend checking Broad or Warren Street first.
Restrooms:
Salem Public Library has public restrooms, but they will not be open at our start time.
Public restrooms are available at the halfway point (Salem Willows).
Bambolina also has restrooms for those joining us for lunch.
Food & Drinks: No food or drinks will be provided. Please bring water, snacks, and any other refreshments you may need.
Dogs: For safety and comfort, dogs are not permitted at any American Pilgrims on the Camino events.
Registration: https://forms.gle/sbWGQ4kN78XeS2sj7