Salisbury, Maryland
Salisbury is a city of 33,285 people in Wicomico County, Maryland, founded in 1732.
Why visit Salisbury
Townapedia lists 16 museums and landmarks, 40 parks and trails, 124 places to eat, 10 places to stay and 4 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Williams Market, Regal Cinemas, Ward Museum of Wildfowl Art and F. Leonard Wailes Law Office.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 89°F; January lows average 29°F.
Weather in Salisbury
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Salisbury
Salisbury is a city in and the county seat of Wicomico County, Maryland, United States. Salisbury is the largest city in the state's Eastern Shore region, with a population of 33,050 at the 2020 census. Salisbury is the principal city of the Salisbury, Maryland Metropolitan Statistical Area. The city is a commercial hub of the Delmarva Peninsula.
From the Wikipedia article Salisbury, Maryland (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do4
Museums and landmarks16
F. Leonard Wailes Law Office
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Office building in Maryland, United States of America
Gillis-Grier House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Historic house in Maryland, United States
Honeysuckle Lodge
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Building in Maryland, United States
Maude R. Toulson Federal Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Building in Salisbury, United States of America
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Pemberton Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
Building in Maryland, United States
Perry-Cooper House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Historic house in Maryland, United States
Poplar Hill Mansion
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Building in Maryland, United States
Sen. William P. Jackson House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Historic house in Maryland, United States
Union Station
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Historic railway station in Salisbury, Maryland, US
4 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds40
Newtwon - Camden Tot Lot
Park · 1.4 mi
310 Newton Street, Salisbury
sunrise-sunset
Elks Golf Club
Golf course · 1.2 mi
401 Churchill Avenue, Salisbury
28 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes124
Crab World Seafood & Hibachi
Restaurant · Japanese, Seafood
946 North Salisbury Boulevard, Salisbury
Mo-Th, Su 11:00-21:30; Fr,Sa 11:00-20:00
Dover Street Grill
Restaurant · Burger, American · 0.5 mi
1515 North Salisbury Boulevard, Salisbury
Mo-Sa 08:00-20:00
Fuji Ramen House Japanese Restaurant
Restaurant · Ramen · 1.7 mi
800 South Salisbury Boulevard, Salisbury
Tu-Th 11:30-21:30; Fr,Sa 11:30-22:00; Su 11:30-21:00
Mad Hatter Cafe
Cafe · American, Asian, Breakfast · 1.2 mi
501 West Main Street
Tu-We 09:00-21:00, Th 09:00-14:00,15:00-21:00, Fr-Sa 09:00-21:00,...
Manna Asian Cuisine
Restaurant · Korean, Asian · 2.3 mi
1147 South Salisbury Boulevard, Salisbury
Mo-Sa 11:00-22:00
Outback Steakhouse
Restaurant · American, Steak · 3.3 mi
8245 Dickerson Lane, Salisbury
Mo-Th 11:00-21:30; Fr,Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 11:00-21:00
Roadie Joes
Bar and pub · American · 1.1 mi
213 West Main Street, Salisbury
Tu-Th 11:00-23:00; Sa 11:00-22:00
Together Cafe
Cafe · Coffee Shop, Breakfast, Lunch, Dessert · 1.1 mi
100 East Carroll Street, Salisbury
Mo-Fr 09:00-14:00
112 more on the map.
History
Salisbury's location at the head of Wicomico River was a major factor in growth. At first, it was a small colonial outpost set up by Lord Baltimore. Salisbury was established in 1732.
Salisbury's location at the head of the Wicomico River was seen to be a convenient location for trading purposes. Due to the similar physical attributes as well as the nationality of Salisbury's founders, many historians believe that the name was inspired by the city of Salisbury, England, an ancient cathedral city.
Salisbury also had a role in the American Civil War, as it served as a location where Union forces encamped to search for sympathizers from the South. These Union forces also worked to inhibit the movement of contraband to Confederate forces in the South.
Fires struck Salisbury in both 1860 and 1886, burning through two-thirds of the Town. Despite the fires, Salisbury and the country that surrounded it continued to grow, and Salisbury was considered to be the major town of the county. In 1909, the Humphrey's Dam burst, flooding portions of Salisbury.
In 1867, when Wicomico County was formed out of parts of both Somerset and Worcester Counties, Salisbury became the government seat.
In 1898 and 1931, three Black men were lynched in Salisbury. Town leaders, including the fire chief and police chief, were allegedly complicit in the lynchings.
From the History section of Salisbury, Maryland on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay10
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Salisbury
Motel and hotel · 2.3 mi
3050 Merritt Mill Road, Salisbury
Churches and places of worship62
John Wesley Methodist Church and Charles H. Chipman Cultural Center
Church · Methodist · 0.7 mi
325 Broad Street
St. Thomas the Disciple Anglican Church
Church · Anglican · 1.9 mi
270 Tilghman Road, Salisbury
Shopping23
Gas and EV charging20
Schools, colleges and libraries48
Healthcare9
Map of Salisbury
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 47°F | 29°F | 3.6 in |
| Feb | 50°F | 30°F | 3.2 in |
| Mar | 58°F | 37°F | 4.2 in |
| Apr | 69°F | 46°F | 3.6 in |
| May | 77°F | 55°F | 3.7 in |
| Jun | 84°F | 65°F | 4.3 in |
| Jul | 89°F | 70°F | 4.8 in |
| Aug | 86°F | 68°F | 5.3 in |
| Sep | 81°F | 62°F | 4.3 in |
| Oct | 71°F | 50°F | 3.9 in |
| Nov | 60°F | 40°F | 3.4 in |
| Dec | 52°F | 33°F | 3.7 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Salisbury Hcn (1 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Wicomico County has had 10 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2020-03-26: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2012-11-20: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
- 2012-10-28: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
- 2011-09-16: Hurricane Irene (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Salisbury-Ocean City-Wicomico Regional Airport (SBY) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 5 miles away.
- Fruitland 4 mi southwest, about 7 min by car
- Delmar 5 mi north, about 8 min by car
- Hebron 6 mi northwest, about 10 min by car
- Ocean Pines 24 mi east, about 38 min by car
- Cambridge 29 mi northwest, about 47 min by car
- Easton 38 mi northwest, about 1 h by car
- Milford 38 mi north, about 1 h by car
- Lexington Park 47 mi west, about 1 h 15 min by car
- California 49 mi west, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Dover 54 mi north, about 1 h 30 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Salisbury MD Main Street, Eric Fischer, CC BY 2.0
- 2017-08-21 18 39 36 View south along U.S. Route 13 Business (Salisbury Boulevard) at Livingston Street in Salisbury, Wicomico County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Union Station Salisbury MD1, Acroterion, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2017-08-21 18 27 03 View east along Maryland State Route 350 (Mount Hermon Road) at Main Street in Salisbury, Wicomico County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Greetings from Salisbury, Maryland - Large Letter Postcard (27792069593), Steve Shook from Moscow, Idaho, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 2017-08-21 18 30 26 View east along U.S. Route 50 Business (Ocean Gateway) at Civic Avenue in Salisbury, Wicomico County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Indian peafowl in Salisbury Zoo, Mint0ri, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Black spiny-tailed iguana at Salisbury Zoo, Mint0ri, CC BY-SA 4.0
- American flamingos in habitat at Salisbury Zoo, Mint0ri, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Red wolf in habitat at Salisbury Zoo, Mint0ri, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Example concept plan for Downtown Salisbury (5092644690) (3), Eric Fischer, CC BY 2.0
- Old Synagogue Salisbury MD1, Acroterion, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Edison lofts Salisbury MD1, Acroterion, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Feldman Bros 150 W Market Salisbury MD1, Acroterion, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2017-08-21 18 17 26 View east along Maryland State Route 991 (West Main Street Drawbridge) crossing over the Wicomico River in Salisbury, Wicomico County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wicomico River at Salisbury MD1, Acroterion, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Salisbury Maryland banner, Acroterion, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Senator Jackson house site in Salisbury, Nyttend, Public domain
- Pemberton Hall (Salisbury MD) from NW 1, Ammodramus, CC0
- Post office, Salisbury, Md (70305), Tichnor Brothers, Publisher, Public domain
- Wailes Law Office (Salisbury MD) 3, Ammodramus, CC0
- Poplar Hill Mansion, MD, Morazan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Going Home - panoramio (30), Ron Shawley, CC BY 3.0
- Going Home - panoramio (23), Ron Shawley, CC BY 3.0
- Perry-Cooper House MD1, Acroterion, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Gillis-Grier House MD1, Acroterion, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wicomico Couty District Court, Marylandstater, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Wicomico County Courthouse, Nyttend, Public domain
- Ladies (5092640676) (2), Eric Fischer, CC BY 2.0
- Wicomico County Courthouse MD1, Acroterion, CC BY-SA 4.0
- First Shore Federal Savings & Loan Association (5092639018) (2), Eric Fischer, CC BY 2.0
- Trying to hide - Flickr - scott1346, scott1346 from Mechanicsville, MD, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Farmers & Merchants Bank (5092642936) (3), Eric Fischer, CC BY 2.0
- County Trust Company (5092642114) (3), Eric Fischer, CC BY 2.0
- Parker Place (5092647824) (2), Eric Fischer, CC BY 2.0
- Downtown Barber Shop (5092647072) (3), Eric Fischer, CC BY 2.0
- Old Synagogue Building (5092055229), Eric Fischer, CC BY 2.0
- Abandoned stores (5092052471) (2), Eric Fischer, CC BY 2.0
- Is it true? Is it fair? Build good will? Be beneficial? (5092056055), Eric Fischer, CC BY 2.0
- Quarts of milk (5092042245) (3), Eric Fischer, CC BY 2.0
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