BY CAR
If coming from north of Boston, take I-95 South to the Route 128 North Exit. If coming from south of Boston, take I-95 North to the Route 128 North Exit. Follow signs for Arkham and Miskatonic University into town. (Note that Arkham is about 20 minutes from the Interstate).

BY RAIL (from Boston)
The train ride from Boston to Arkham is about 35 minutes. From North Station in Boston, take the Rockport/Newburyport line for $4.00. The Arkham station is alternately known as Riken Station.

BY BUS (from Boston)
From Haymarket Square, take either #413 or #425. The ride is approximately 45 minutes.

THE MISKATONIC HOTEL
Named for the local Indian tribe that used to populate the area, The Miskatonic Hotel is conveniently located in the heart of the city, adjacent to the lush Arkham Common and a mere five minute walk to the Visitor Center. The Miskatonic Hotel, Arkham's only full-service hotel, is itself one of Arkham's important attractions, and is on the select roster of The Historic Hotels of America group. Built in the early 1920's by Arkhamite Neil Derby, it is magnificent in both its lush ornamentation and attention to historical detail. While staying here, be sure to visit the roof temple built by Derby for his cult group, the which followed the now-outlawed religion of Dagon worship (see Arkham's history for more information). Derby and his group convened here for private worship until it was discovered and shut down in 1950 by the Arkham Police. Constructed from beautiful-crafted marble and jade and furnished with rare and unusual furnishings, paintings, and statuary, it is among the more unique stops in Arkham. It is also as close to the stars as you can get in Arkham outside of the Western Hills.
(Rooms: $95-$195; 25 Washington Street; 978-555-2457)

THE JONAS FLINT HOUSE
Architect and inventor Jonas Flint moved to Arkham in 1802 and built this beautiful Georgian Federal-style home. After settling into Arkham, Flint became an inventor after having vivid dreams of bizarre and even futuristic devices. "I have seen the future whilst I sleep," he wrote in an 1805 diary entry, "and it must now be realized in the waking hours." Sadly, though Flint claimed to know exactly how to construct his contraptions, he was never sure what they did - thus, we have no idea if they work or not! Regardless, every room in the Jonas Flint House contains a genuine Flint invention which you are welcome to (gently!) operate. Perhaps you can figure out what they do! Each room is beautifully furnished with antiques of the period, and an excellent breakfast is brought to your door each morning.
(Rooms: $125-$250; 45 Flint Street; 978-555-8844 - be sure to make reservations early!)

THE CUSTOMS HOUSE BED & BREAKFAST
With spectacular views of Babson Harbor and the Atlantic Ocean beyond, every room in this cozy inn is a treasure waiting to be unlocked. Built in Arkham's former Customs House, this was perhaps the busiest location in town during the 17th and 18th centuries, as every incoming ship was required to send her crew through for proper taxation. While staying in one of the lavishly decorated 17th century-style bedrooms, look out for The Customs' very own haunting! The harbormaster John Tildy retained quarters on the third floor with his wife Kelly. Tildy set out to sea to investigate strange occurances around Cape Cod and never returned. While murder is highly suspected, the crew of his ship later reported that Tildy was snatched off the deck of the ship by a sea monster. Kelly waited up till morning the night her husband was supposed to return, and upon learning of his strange death, refused to sleep. Her health quickly deteriorated and she soon died. To this day, guests report seeing her sitting on their bed and staring out the seaside windows into the ocean beyond.
(Rooms: $100-$200 - beach passes provided free!; 55 Babson Harbor; 978-555-4566)