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.
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 |
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.
Salisbury Zoological Park
Box 2979
Salisbury, MD 21802-2979
United States
Box 2979
Salisbury, MD 21802-2979
United States
Phone 1 (410) 548-3188
Fax 1 (410) 860-0919
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)
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.
Ward Museum of Wildfowl Art
909 South Schumaker Drive
Salisbury, MD 21804-8743
United States
909 South Schumaker Drive
Salisbury, MD 21804-8743
United States
Phone 1 (410) 742-4988
Fax 1 (410) 742-3107
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)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Easter - Christian (Apr 08)
Facilities
Gift shop