Wicomico County has carved out a wonderful niche among the region’s historic sites, wildlife areas and shopping opportunities. Only minutes from the ocean beaches, Salisbury is a natural.

In and around Salisbury, discover hidden treasures such as world-championship wildfowl art at the Ward Museum, the Salisbury Zoological Park, Arthur Perdue Stadium home of the Shorebird’s Baseball Team and nationally acclaimed events like the Seagull Century Bike Tour, Autumn Wine Festival and Pork in the Park.

The arts in Salisbury are alive and thriving with their Third Friday arts event. Salisbury University hosts many cultural events throughout the year.

Historic attractions include Pemberton Historical Park with extensive walking trails on the grounds of this 18th century house and Poplar Hill Mansion in the heart of Salisbury’s oldest historic district of Newtown.

Shumaker Pond is a great place for birding and kayaking but has become most known for its Frisbee golf course. If you’ve never played, prepare to have some fun!

Several biking loops for both on and off-road can be found in and around Salisbury.

Cities in Wicomico County, Maryland include: Salisbury Maryland, Fruitland Maryland, Quantico Maryland, Royal Oak Maryland, Spring Grove Maryland