Salisbury (Massachusetts)
Salisbury is a town in the North Shore of Massachusetts.
Get in
Main roads that enter the Salisbury area are I-95, Route 1, and route 110.
The nearest bus station is called C&J Bus Lines and it is located a town over in Newburyport, MA. (C&J buses offer complimentary WI-FI connection). Newburyport, MA 90 Storey Avenue, 01950 Conveniently located off I-95 (Exit 57) and Route 113
Salisbury is a bit closer physically to the Boston Logan International Airport. Boston, MA 02128 +1 617 428-2800, but in terms of traffic, cost and convenience, the Manchester Regional Airport is a very frequent choice for air travel Manchester, NH 03103 +1 603 624-6539. Additionally, there are several small airports nearby including the Plum Island Airport 24 Plum Island Turnpike, Newbury, MA 01951 +1 978 463-4222
The MBTA commuter rail makes a stop in Newburyport, MA a town over. 25 Boston Way, Newburyport MA, 01950
The nearest boat entry to the town is from the mouth of the Merrimack River which separates Salisbury from the Newburyport/Plum Island area. There is docking available along the river.
Get around
Port Taxi: 52 Elm Street, Salisbury MA. +1 978 465-2333
Seacoast Taxi: 156 Bridge Road, Salisbury MA. +1 978 499-9990
See
Salisbury Beach fireworks every Saturday night at 9pm during the summer! The entire beach fills with people waiting to see the show. While people wait they listen to music (sometimes live), play arcade games, enjoy pizza, ice cream, cotton candy, and enjoy each other's company on the waterfront.
Do
- Salisbury Beach. The beach is lifeguard protected from Memorial Day to Labor day, weather permitting. Unless you are staying in the town of Salisbury it may be more convenient to use the state park (Salisbury Beach State Reservation, $9 entry fee Memorial Weekend through Labor Day) to access the beach since they offer a large parking area, bathrooms and outdoor showers.
Salisbury’s beachfront is the perfect place to take a long walk and enjoy all the beach has to offer allowing beach goers a place to enjoy summer activities like sun tanning, snorkeling, and boogey boarding. Some other attractions include Joe’s Play Land Arcade, physic readings, and many small shops.
Buy
Being a summer hot spot the majority of small stores along the beachfront sell merchandise like sunglasses, towels, sunscreen, shell necklaces, and bathing suits. These stores are fun to walk around through offering endless types of candy and toys anyone would enjoy!
Eat
Seaglass is a fancy restaurant located on Salisbury beach about two minutes walking distance from the square. Seaglass offers a vast dining room with large windows overlooking the oceans shore. The menu offers seafood’s and steak house selections. 4 Oceanfront North Salisbury, MA 01952. +1 978 462-5800
Lena’s Seafood (located about 10 minutes from the beachfront without traffic) is an order at the counter, take your number, chose your own booth kind of restaurant and the locals wouldn’t have it any other way. Very popular during the summer seasons people travel from all around to order Lena’s popular fried seafood dishes, famous battered onion rings, and delicious fish and clam chowder. Almost everything is fried so if you’re looking for anything baked or grilled you’re at the wrong place. 131 Rabbit Road, Salisbury MA, 01952. +1 978 465-8572
Don’t leave without ordering a slice of beach pizza from Cristy’s Pizza! The thin crust, square shaped pizza is wildly popular and sold by the slice. If you’re a cheese lover you might want to order yours with extra cheese since it’s mostly sauce but even that is still delicious depending on your preference. 13 Broadway Street, Salisbury MA, 01952. +1 978 462-2640
Sleep
Hampton, located a few miles to the north, has additional lodging options.
Hotels
- Stripers Inn, 175 Bridge Road, ☎ +1 978 463-3343. Their food ranges from Seafood to Steaks.
Cabin Beach Road Grove Cabins: 104 Beach Road, Salisbury MA. +1 978 465-5813
Motels
Shoreline Motel: 41 Atlantic Avenue, Salisbury MA +1 978 465-2929
Michael’s Oceanfront Motel: 40 Central Avenue, Salisbury MA +1 978 499-0260
Campgrounds
- Black Bear Campground, 54 Main St, ☎ +1 978-462-3183.
- Rusnik Family Campground, 121 Lafayette Road, ☎ +1 978-462-9551 (Summer).
- Salisbury Beach, Route 1A (just a few miles south of Hampton Beach). The state park in Salisbury is open during the summer. It offers camping (484 sites) and beach access.
The Pines Camping Area: 28 CCC Road, Salisbury MA. +1 978 465-0013
Beach Rose RV Park (Private): 147 Beach Road, Salisbury MA. +1 978 463- 0226
Connect
Salisbury Police Department: 24 Railroad Avenue, Salisbury MA. +1 978 465-3121
Salisbury Fire Department: 37 Lafayette Road, Salisbury MA. +1 978 465-3631
(Nearest Hospital) Anna Jaques Hospital: 25 Highland Avenue, Newburyport MA. +1 978 463-1000
Go next
Main roads that exit the Salisbury area are I-95, Route 1, and route 110.
The nearest bus station is called C&J Bus Lines and it is located a town over in Newburyport, MA. (C&J buses offer complimentary WI-FI connection). Newburyport, MA 90 Storey Avenue, 01950 Conveniently located off I-95 (Exit 57) and Route 113
The nearest airport to the Salisbury area is the Boston Logan International Airport. Boston, MA 02128 (617) 428-2800
The MBTA commuter rail leaves Newburyport, MA (a town over from Salisbury). 25 Boston Way, Newburyport MA, 01950
The nearest boat exit to the town is from the mouth of the Merrimack River which separates Salisbury from the Newburyport/Plum Island area.
| Routes through Salisbury |
| Portsmouth ← Seabrook ← | N  |
→ Newburyport → Boston |
| Merges into |
N  |
→ Amesbury → Lawrence |
| Portsmouth ← Seabrook ← | N  |
→ Newburyport → Boston |