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loranlily t1_iuheb9n wrote

I’d suggest taking the commuter rail up to Newburyport, Rockport or Gloucester. It’s $24 each for a return ticket from North Station.(Gloucester is $2 cheaper).

Salem is pretty and interesting too. That’s a shorter trip, but you might have done that last time.

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mpjjpm t1_iuhhs00 wrote

MBTA sells an unlimited use commuter rail weekend pass for $10. I think it’s only available through the MBTA commuter rail app, but well worth the download.

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loranlily t1_iuhhwbx wrote

My thought was, Christmas is on a weekend this year, as is New Year, so places are likely to be closed etc. That’s why I didn’t mention the $10 pass.

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aray25 t1_iuhi4fz wrote

I've purchased it both onboard and for the ticket counter at South Station. Granted, this was pre-pandemic, so maybe the rules have changed.

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pkcommando t1_iuhq639 wrote

They're still sold in-person at both South Station and North Station.

Edit: bought at both locations in the last 30 days.

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man2010 t1_iuhxc1e wrote

You can buy it anywhere, and if you get a paper ticket the conductors don't always check it or punch it which means you can use it again

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simolaw OP t1_iuhf1f1 wrote

That's exactly the sort of advice I was hoping for...is Salem connected to the Witch trials? Thanks for your help!

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loranlily t1_iuhfbkn wrote

Yes, Salem is where they took place. It’s an absolute tourist nightmare this time of year, but you’ll be fine in December. The Peabody Essex museum is really interesting too. Salem is $16 return from North Station.

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itsonlyastrongbuzz t1_iuhn8ou wrote

It’s exactly that Salem.

Salem has long been “the witch city” and leaned heavily towards the Witch Trials, but in recent years has really redefined itself as a beautiful and historic quaint New England waterfront town with some really great restaurants.

You can still get your witch fix at the various museums or stroll the old cemeteries, etc but the Peabody Essex museum is really beautiful and well worth a morning.

Also recommend Ledger and Settler for dinner.

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