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Peabody

Skip Peabody as a base unless you have a car: 1 night for the museums and mall, or stay here cheap and drive to Salem, 10 min away.

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Peabody is a working suburban city of about 54,000 on Boston's North Shore, known as the Leather City for its tannery past. It has two small museums, a 275-acre farm and one of the region's biggest malls, but almost no walkable centre and weekday-only hourly buses. Most travellers sleep here for the cheaper chain hotels and drive to Salem, Gloucester and Boston.

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3 pages, for the metro and roaming-off days
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
Weather
see forecast
Currency
USD
Best months
May–Jun, Sep–Oct
avoid Jan–Feb (cold, ice), peak summer weekends for Salem traffic
Airports
BOS · MHT
Nights
1
Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
  • North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
  • North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
  • North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
  • United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
  • United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
  • United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
  • United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.
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  • Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
  • Field-checked times and prices
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Peabody, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

  • Coffee$3–5
  • Sit-down mealSit-down dinner, main courseTipping 18–22% is expected.$25–55
  • Street or quick mealRoast-beef sandwich$10–15
  • Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)5 km (3.1 mi) taxi or rideshare$15–22
  • SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a week$10–25
  • Museum or sight ticketMuseum entryBy donation
  • Budget bedSuite (up to 4), a night, per roomUS$180
  • Mid-range bedChain hotel double room, a night, per roomUS$170
  • High-end bedChain hotel double room, a night, per roomUS$300

A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$70 · Mid US$120 · High US$220

Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →

DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Leather industry history and the Tanners nameGeorge Peabody House MuseumBrooksby FarmNorthshore Mall
Airports
BOS Logan International, Boston (About 30–40 min by car via Route 1A and I-95; no direct rail link to Peabody.) · MHT Manchester-Boston Regional, New Hampshire (About 1 h by car north on I-93 and I-95; useful for rental-car pickups.)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Avoid

    2°C (36°F)

  2. Feb

    Avoid

    3°C (37°F)

  3. Mar

    not flagged

    8°C (46°F)

  4. Apr

    not flagged

    14°C (57°F)

  5. May

    Best

    20°C (68°F)

  6. Jun

    Best

    25°C (77°F)

  7. Jul

    not flagged

    28°C (82°F)

  8. Aug

    not flagged

    27°C (81°F)

  9. Sep

    Best

    23°C (73°F)

  10. Oct

    Best

    17°C (63°F)

  11. Nov

    not flagged

    11°C (52°F)

  12. Dec

    not flagged

    5°C (41°F)

Best: May–Jun, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jan–Feb. Month by month →

Warmest Jul (28°C (82°F)), coolest Jan (−7°C (19°F) low), wettest May (12 rain days), driest Aug (9). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Peabody: next 7 days

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Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

2°C (36°F)

−7°C (19°F)

11 rd

Feb

3°C (37°F)

−6°C (21°F)

10 rd

Mar

8°C (46°F)

−2°C (28°F)

11 rd

Apr

14°C (57°F)

4°C (39°F)

11 rd

May

20°C (68°F)

9°C (48°F)

12 rd

Jun

25°C (77°F)

14°C (57°F)

11 rd

Jul

28°C (82°F)

17°C (63°F)

10 rd

Aug

27°C (81°F)

17°C (63°F)

9 rd

Sep

23°C (73°F)

13°C (55°F)

9 rd

Oct

17°C (63°F)

7°C (45°F)

10 rd

Nov

11°C (52°F)

2°C (36°F)

11 rd

Dec

5°C (41°F)

−4°C (25°F)

11 rd

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

A car is the practical choice: Route 114 crosses the city and Route 128/I-95 rings it. The 435 and 436 buses from Lynn and Salem run weekdays only, roughly hourly, so they are a fallback rather than a plan.

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Straight-line distance, not travel time

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time
Salemgo

Door to door: 15–25 min by car

Car on Route 114 east, or bus 435 from Peabody Square

Go at opening; Salem lots fill by mid-morning in October.

Beverly

go

Door to door: 15–20 min

Car on Route 128 north, or bus 436

Small downtown and waterfront; pairs well with a Salem morning.

Gloucestergo

Door to door: 35–45 min

Car on Route 128 north

Half-day harbour walk; whale boats leave from here in season.

Ipswichgo

Door to door: 25–35 min

Car on Route 1A and Route 133

Crane Beach and the Ipswich River; parking fees in summer.

Rockport

go

Door to door: 45–55 min

Car on Route 128 north

Best on a clear day; the village is small and gets crowded.

Newburyportgo

Door to door: 30–40 min

Car north on Route 1 and I-95

Brick downtown and waterfront; good lunch stop.

Manchester-by-the-Seago

Door to door: 25–30 min

Car on Route 128 south

Small beach and singing beach walk; resident parking rules apply in summer.

Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

Route 1 / Newbury Street strip

Cluster of chain hotels with free parking; you need a car for everything.

Centennial Drive

Business-park hotels near the mall and Route 128; quiet at weekends.

Downtown Peabody Square

Few beds, but walkable to the museums and buses; check availability.

PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
$70–110 excl. bed
Mid
$110–180 excl. bed
High
$180+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Chain hotel double room1 × 1 night × US$170US$170
Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$120US$240
Compact car hire, one day1 × US$70US$70
Fuel, about 60 km of local driving1 × US$8US$8
eSIM, about a week of data2 × US$15US$30
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurgeUS$52
Trip total≈ US$285 per person per day, bed includedUS$570

2026 estimate in US dollars, before sales tax; flights and car hire excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.

Prices of common things

Coffee$3–5
Roast-beef sandwich$10–15
Sit-down dinner, main courseTipping 18–22% is expected.$25–55
Museum entryBy donation
5 km taxi or rideshare$15–22
eSIM or data SIM, about a week$10–25

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Suburban and generally safe; the real issues are driving on Route 114 and Route 1, winter ice, and leaving nothing visible in a parked car.
  • Buses 435 and 436 are weekday-only and about hourly: check the last run before you rely on them.
  • Route 114 and Route 1 traffic backs up at rush hour; add 15–20 min to any Salem or Boston drive.
  • Winter ice on side streets and unshovelled sidewalks is the main physical risk.
  • Museum opening days are limited: check before you go.

Emergency numbers

Police, fire, ambulance
911
Peabody Police non-emergency
978-531-1212
Poison control (US)
1-800-222-1222

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Emergency

  • Police, fire, ambulance911

Embassy

No embassies here; consulates are in Boston. US visitors: your own state services apply.

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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Logan Airport → Peabody, taxi or rideshare: $55–80, 30–40 min
  • Bus 435 or 436, one ride: Local MBTA-style fare, weekdays only
  • Peabody → Salem by car: 10–15 min, parking $10–20 in season

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  • Thank you — Thank you
  • Excuse me — Excuse me
  • Can I pay by card? — Can I pay by card?
  • Where is the restroom? — Where is the restroom?
  • Check, please — Check, please

Locals say the name "PEE-biddy", not "pea-body".

Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Peabody. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: May–Jun, Sep–Oct · avoid Jan–Feb (cold, ice), peak summer weekends for Salem traffic · month by month →
  2. 2 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 7 day-trips, door to door
  6. 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Airport-to-bed contract for BOS and MHT: last bus and rental-car desk hours field-checked, taxi fallback, overnight rung.
  2. Walking clusters with rescue anchors: Peabody Square and the museums, Brooksby Farm, the Route 1 hotel strip, Northshore Mall.
  3. Place pages with verified hours for the George Peabody House Museum, Brooksby Farm and Northshore Mall, plus eat pages with last orders.
  4. Seasonal fixtures for the September International Festival and October Salem spillover so gates A–D can go green.

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