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Voykit pocket guide · United States
Salem, New Hampshire
Salem, NH
One day is enough for Salem, NH – visit America’s Stonehenge and Canobie Lake Park, then shop at the Rockingham Mall; stay overnight if you need rest.
Salem is a small New England city about 30 km north of Manchester. Its main draws – America’s Stonehenge, Canobie Lake amusement park and the Rockingham Mall – fit comfortably in a half‑day to a full day. A night is only needed if you prefer not to drive back the same day.
- Country
- United States
- Local name
- Salem, NH
- Best months
- May–Oct
- Avoid
- Dec–Feb (cold, snow)
- Stay
- 1 night
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 $70–$100 excl. bed · Mid $100–$150 excl. bed · High $150+ 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.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee at a café | $2–$3 |
| Slice of pizza | $8–$12 |
| America’s Stonehenge entry | $10 |
| Parking at Rockingham Mall (per hour) | $5 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- MHT · Manchester-Boston Regional Airport
- Taxi or rental car to Salem, ~30 min
Typical fares
- MHT → Salem (taxi)
- about $70, 30 min (check)
- Parking at Rockingham Mall
- $5 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
Car is the most convenient; Route 101 and I‑93 connect the town. Limited bus service runs between Salem and Manchester.
See and do
Known for
- America’s Stonehenge
- Canobie Lake Park
- Rockingham Mall
- The Artisan Hotel at Tuscan Village
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Manchester, NH | Car via I‑93, about 30 min | ≈45 min |
| Lake Massabesic | Car north on Route 111, 15 min | ≈30 min |
Sleep
- The Artisan Hotel at Tuscan Village
- Boutique hotel, central, free Wi‑Fi
- Holiday Inn Salem
- Mid‑range, near Mall, breakfast included
- La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Salem NH
- Budget‑friendly, free parking
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Excusez‑moiexcusez‑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
- Winter snow can close roads; check conditions in Dec–Feb.
- Parking at the Mall can fill quickly on weekends.
Salem is generally safe; typical New England caution with winter weather and night‑time road travel.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Salem, New Hampshire yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- America’s Stonehenge
- Canobie Lake Park
- Rockingham Mall
- The Artisan Hotel at Tuscan Village
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikivoyage: Salem (New Hampshire), revision 5154663 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5154663
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Salem, New HampshireSalem, NH
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 have consular services in Boston; other nationals use the US Embassy in Washington, D.C.
Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/salem-new-hampshire). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.