Waite & Peirce
Visitor Center · Massachusetts ·
Managed by the National Park Service
Salem Maritime National Historic Site (National Historic Site) · Restricted Access
- 10 ft
- Elevation
Waite & Peirce offers a curated selection of quality products that will help extend your park experience with maritime themed goods that hearken back to Salem's place in the history of global trade. Explore the exclusive line of Waite & Peirce apparel, jewelry, home goods, historical reproductions, collectibles, toys and gifts.
Getting there
Waite & Peirce is located on historic Derby Street in downtown Salem adjacent to Derby Wharf.
42.52089, -70.88790 · 42°31'15.2"N 70°53'16.4"W
Typical weather
Typically 80°F in Jul, down to 36°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 36 | 38 | 44 | 55 | 65 | 74 | 80 | 79 | 72 | 61 | 51 | 42 |
| Low °F | 18 | 20 | 26 | 36 | 45 | 54 | 61 | 60 | 53 | 42 | 33 | 24 |
| Precip in | 3.8 | 3.5 | 4.7 | 4.3 | 3.5 | 4.1 | 3.5 | 3.3 | 3.6 | 5.0 | 4.2 | 4.7 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 1.8 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Waite & Peirce
- Can you reserve a site at Waite & Peirce?
- No. Waite & Peirce is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
Camping near Waite & Peirce
- Salem Armory 0.2 mi · Visitor Center
- Charlestown Navy Yard Visitor Center 13.3 mi · Facility
- Bunker Hill Museum 13.4 mi · Visitor Center
- Faneuil Hall Visitor Center 14 mi · Facility
- Faneuil Hall Visitor Center 14 mi · Visitor Center
- Georges Island Visitor Center 14.1 mi · Visitor Center
- XV Beacon 14.2 mi · Facility
- John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum 16 mi · Library
- Visitor Center 17 mi · Visitor Center
- Visitor Center 18.4 mi · Visitor Center
- Adams National Historical Park Visitor Center 19.5 mi · Facility
- Minute Man Visitor Center 20.1 mi · Facility
Contact
- Phone (978) 744-4319
- Email SAMA_Information@nps.gov
- Info Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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