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Voykit pocket guide · United States
Danvers
Spend a half‑day to one full day in Danvers; see historic sites and a mall, then head back to Boston or the North Shore.
Danvers is a small North Shore town (≈28 000 people) with a handful of historic houses, a large shopping mall and a few family‑friendly attractions. It can be explored in a half‑day if you focus on the main sights, or a full day if you add a visit to the nearby Salem witch‑trial sites and the waterfront towns of the North Shore.
- Country
- United States
- Best months
- May–October
- Avoid
- January–February (cold, limited daylight)
- Stay
- 0.5–1 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- USD
- Money
- Currency is the US dollar (USD, $). Cards and phone payments work almost everywhere; carry a little cash for tips and small vendors.
- Daily spend
- Budget $50–$80 excl. bed · Mid $80–$120 excl. bed · High $120+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.
- Emergency
- Police / Fire / Ambulance 911
- Plugs
- Types A, B · 120 V · 60 Hz · Chargers are dual-voltage; hair dryers and straighteners from 230 V countries need a converter.
- Tipping
- Sit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.; Bar: US$1–2 per drink or 20% of the tab.; Taxi / ride-hailing: 15–20%, in the app.; Hotel housekeeping: US$3–5 a night.; Porter / valet: US$2–5 per bag or car.; Tour guide: US$10–20 per person for a day tour.; Counter service / tablet prompts: Optional; 0–15%.
- Water
- Tap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.
- Toilets
- Free public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations. Rest areas on highways are free.
Get in
By air
- BOS · Boston Logan International Airport
- About 30 km (19 mi) (20 min drive) via I‑95/Route 128About 19 mi (30 km) (20 min drive) via I‑95/Route 128
Typical fares
- MBTA 435/436 bus to Liberty Tree Mall
- about $1.70 per ride (check exact fare)
- Parking at Liberty Tree Mall
- Free for the first 2 h, then $2 per hour
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Major roads: I‑95, Route 128, US‑1, MA 62, 114. Local bus routes 35, 62, 114 and MBTA 435/436 connect to the Liberty Tree Mall. Parking is plentiful at the mall; traffic can be heavy on weekends.
See and do
Known for
- Glen Magna Farms
- Judge Samuel Holten House
- Rebecca Nurse Homestead
- Former Danvers State Hospital (exterior)
- Liberty Tree Mall
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Salem, MA | Drive north on US‑1, about 15 min (≈10 km (6.2 mi))Drive north on US‑1, about 15 min (≈6.2 mi (10 km)) | ≈30 min total |
| Peabody, MA | Drive south on Route 128, about 5 min (≈3 km (1.9 mi))Drive south on Route 128, about 5 min (≈1.9 mi (3 km)) | ≈15 min total |
| Newburyport, MA | Drive north on US‑1, about 20 min (≈18 km (11 mi))Drive north on US‑1, about 20 min (≈11 mi (18 km)) | ≈40 min total |
| Gloucester, MA | Drive north on Route 128 then MA 128, about 15 min (≈12 km (7.5 mi))Drive north on Route 128 then MA 128, about 15 min (≈7.5 mi (12 km)) | ≈30 min total |
Sleep
- Sonesta Select Boston Danvers
- Colonial‑style hotel near Liberty Tree Mall; free Wi‑Fi
- DoubleTree by Hilton Boston North Shore
- Near Ferncroft Rd; good for families
- Residence Inn Boston North Shore/Danvers
- Includes breakfast buffet and social events
- Candlewood Suites Boston North Shore – Danvers
- Suite rooms with kitchenettes
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Excusez‑moi / Pardonexcusez‑moi |
| Thank you | Mercimerci |
| How much is it? | Combien ça coûte ?combien ça coûte |
| Where is the restroom? | Où sont les toilettes ?où sont les toilettes |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Handshake and 'hi, how are you?' — reply 'good, thanks'; avoid: Treating the question as a real health enquiry
- Restaurants: Tip 18–22% and wait for the check; avoid: Leaving without tipping
- Personal space: Keep an arm's length in queues; avoid: Standing close to strangers
- Politics and religion: Listen more than you speak; avoid: Opening with hot-button topics
- Smoking: Smoke only in marked areas; avoid: Smoking near doors or in parks where banned
Scams and watch-outs
- Limited public‑transport frequency outside peak hours; plan a car or rideshare if you want to visit multiple sites.
- Some historic houses (Holten, Putnam) open by appointment only; call ahead.
- Winter storms can close Route 128 exits; check road conditions in Jan–Feb.
Generally safe; watch for traffic on busy routes and occasional winter storms; standard US emergency number 911 applies.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Danvers yet. Suggested stay: 0.5–1 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Glen Magna Farms
- Judge Samuel Holten House
- Rebecca Nurse Homestead
- Former Danvers State Hospital (exterior)
- Liberty Tree Mall
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Danvers Town Council (official): www.danversma.gov/
- Wikidata – Danvers: www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q123456
- Wikivoyage: Danvers, revision 5237495 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5237495
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Danvers
À cette adresse, s’il vous plaît
To this address, please
My hotel (write the name and address in the local script)
- Police / Fire / Ambulance911
US citizens can contact the nearest US consulate in Boston (check address).
Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/danvers). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.