The House of the Seven Gables is a 1668 colonial mansion in Salem, Massachusetts, named for its gables. It was made famous by Nathaniel Hawthorne's 1851 novel The House of the Seven …
The House of the Seven Gables is a 1668 colonial mansion in Salem, Massachusetts, named for its gables. It was made famous by Nathaniel Hawthorne's 1851 novel The House of the Seven Gables.
Another gorgeous historical building in the area we visited. We explored outside mostly, as it was pretty busy during the time. Would love to go back and see more. Full review by faithnettles
Nov 10, 2023
My bf and and I went on Columbus Day weekend we got there so early that we were able to enjoy much of the town without crowds by 1 it was a different story. Our tour guide was very sweet and informat… Full review by ZL4
Nov 5, 2023
A must stop location. I wasn't familiar with this history but out tour guide was so knowledgeable and invested in the stories. The house is so interesting an the secret staircase is so cool! Full review by J2501ILbrittanyb
In a post-Covid world when we have in person tours again, is the listed suggested time of 1-2 hours for just The House of the Seven Gables guided tour, or does that also include the self-guided tour of Hawthorne's birthplace and a peak at the seaside gardens? Trying to plan for the day. Thank you!
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I would say that 1-2 hours will allow time for the tour of all 3 areas. We went in October and spent about 1.5 hours and saw all 3 at a leisurely pace.
Hi. You have to pay to walk around the property. The cost is $15 for an adult. There is a guided tour that lasts about 45 minutes and includes a tour of the house. It also includes an …
Hi. You have to pay to walk around the property. The cost is $15 for an adult. There is a guided tour that lasts about 45 minutes and includes a tour of the house. It also includes an interior visit of Nathaniel Hawthorne's house. The guided tour is the only way you can visit the property. This is a non profit organization and the entry fee goes to the upkeep of the property as well as helping different organizations in the community. I felt good about giving them my money and the visit was very interesting. You might be able to get to the wharf that the house overlooks, which would allow you to see the exterior of the house, but it was a nasty, cold day when we were there, so we didn't venture that direction.
Is there parking for visitors? I don't see anything on the website about it. Thanks.
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We're so sorry for the late reply and hope it didn't affect your trip. Yes, we do have limited visitor parking that is available for the duration of your visit.
Nov 15, 2023
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