Salisbury Attractions

Salisbury was originally a settlement at the intersection of American Indian trails and the Wicomico River. It began as a stop for freight and passenger coaches and then became a railroad freight center.

Salisbury has numerous parks and recreation areas that feature hiking and biking trails, waterways for canoeing and kayaking, and birding areas.

Edward H. Nabb Research Center for Delmarva History and Culture

The Edward H. Nabb Research Center contains artifacts and historical records, genealogy, rare books, and letters from the Civil War period. The center highlights the historical and cultural heritage of the greater Delmarva region.

Hours

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Open	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00	Closed
Close	21:00	17:00	17:00	17:00	17:00	14:00

Pemberton Hall & Park

Pemberton Hall was built by Isaac Handy and his wife Anne in 1741. The home and plantation was one of the first established in Wicomico County. The 207-acre park offers hiking on nature trails as well as environmental education, historical interpretation or special event activities. The Wicomico County Heritage Center is also located within the park.

Hours

May 1 to October 1

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Open	Closed	Closed	Closed	Closed	Closed	Closed	14:00
Close							16:00

Poplar Hill Mansion

Poplar Hill is an excellent example of 18th century country Georgian architecture. Much of the hardware, windowpanes, and intricate woodwork is original to the home.

Tips

Open for tours on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month from 1 - 4 p.m.

Salisbury Zoo & Park

The Salisbury Zoological Park provides natural habitat enclosures for almost 500 species native to North, Central and South America. The Zoo began 1954 when some animals were placed on permanent exhibition in the City Park.

Address

Salisbury Zoological Park
Box 2979
Salisbury, MD 21802-2979
United States

Phone 1 (410) 548-3188

Fax 1 (410) 860-0919

http://www.salisburyzoo.org

Hours

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Open	9:00	9:00	9:00	9:00	9:00	9:00	9:00
Close	16:30	16:30	16:30	16:30	16:30	16:30	16:30

Always closed on:

Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)

Facilities

Gift shop

Ward Museum of Wildfowl Art

The Ward Museum of Wildfowl Art has the most comprehensive collection of wildfowl carving in the world.

Address

Ward Museum of Wildfowl Art
909 South Schumaker Drive
Salisbury, MD 21804-8743
United States

Phone 1 (410) 742-4988

Fax 1 (410) 742-3107

http://www.wardmuseum.org

Hours

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Open	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00	12:00
Close	17:00	17:00	17:00	17:00	17:00	17:00	17:00

Always closed on:

New Year's Day (January 1)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Easter - Christian (Apr 08)

Facilities

Gift shop