Rising from the shore of Salem Harbor, you'll see one of America's oldest and darkest mansions. Built in 1668, the House of Seven Gables is a National Historic Building and a legendary site in American history and literature. Many VERC rent a car in New England customers travel to the Salem shores in Massachusetts each year to tour this house and the surrounding sites. Over the years, the local historical society has acquired and moved five additional historic buildings to the same site as the House of Seven Gables. Also referred to as the Turner-Ingersoll Mansion, this large, visually perplexing mansion now houses a museum, which highlights the history of the home, and the local Salem region. On your next rent a car in New England excursion, visit the historic House of Seven Gables

Take a tour through the centuries

Hidden stairways, seaside gardens, and pieces of American history await at the House of Seven Gables in Salem, Massachusetts. Located at 115 Derby Street in Salem, the House of Seven Gables is easy to find when you rent a car in New England. The original portion of the home was built in 1668 by John Turner, a local sea captain. Over the next 50 years, the house underwent several renovations and additions by Turner and his son which resulted in the disjointed, sectioned appearance the home now has, and the nickname for the home, "The House of Seven Gables." When you visit this location in your rent a car in New England vehicle, take your time as you wander through each of the home's spectacular rooms. There is a unique piece of history to be discovered in every corner of the home.

Literature comes alive in Salem

Whether you're flipping pages or opening doors, the House of Seven Gables will entertain and enlighten you to the history of Salem, Massachusetts. For centuries the House of Seven Gables stood as a recognizable home, but it wasn't until Nathaniel Hawthorne published his classic novel of American literature titled, The House of Seven Gables, that the home reached a level of cultural importance. Published in 1851, Hawthorne's novel is a New England romance that uses the house as a haunted, alluring setting. When you visit with VERC Rent a Car in New England, travel through time, through the pages of American literature, and into a good time at the House of Seven Gables in Salem, Massachusetts.

What's included in your visit?

Each year thousands of rent a car in New England travelers flock to the House of Seven Gables for special events, spectacular seaside views, and to snap a few photographs of the exquisite architecture. Each admission to the House of Seven Gables also includes a professionally guided tour, and admission to the Nathaniel Hawthorne House, Counting House, Colonial Revival Gardens, and freedom to walk along the picturesque waterfront. Admission to this historic site is only $12.50 for adults, $11.50 for seniors and AAA members, and $7.50 for children ages 5-12. Special events including the Legacy of the Hanging Judge ($15), Spirit of the Gables ($15), and A Classic Christmas ($12 for adults and $8 for children) are also held year round. On your next VERC rent a car in New England vacation, discover the many faces of the House of Seven Gables. The house is closed the first two weeks of January, open January 15 to June 30, 10am until 5pm, July 1 to October 31, 10am until 7pm, and November 1 to December 30, 10am until 5pm.

For more information regarding the House of Seven Gables, feel free to visit the official House website at http://www.7gables.org/. Here you'll find detailed information regarding tours, hours of operations, and a history of the home and surrounding buildings. As well, the site also offers detailed directions to help guide your rent a car in New England excursion.