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Pocomoke City, Maryland

Pocomoke City, dubbed "the friendliest town on the Eastern Shore", is a city in Worcester County, Maryland, United States. Although renamed in a burst of civic enthusiasm in 1878, the city is regularly referred to by its inhabitants simply as Pocomoke.

Type CityPopulation 4,295

Why go

  • City in Maryland, United States.
  • Served by Wallops Flight Facility Airport (WAL).

History

Pocomoke City, dubbed "the friendliest town on the Eastern Shore", is a city in Worcester County, Maryland, United States. Although renamed in a burst of civic enthusiasm in 1878, the city is regularly referred to by its inhabitants simply as Pocomoke. The population was 4,295 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Salisbury, Maryland-Delaware Metropolitan Statistical Area. Pocomoke City is a center for commerce on the lower shore, home to an industrial park currently playing host to defense contractors, aerospace engineering, and plastics fabrication. Pocomoke City is located near the Wallops Island Flight Facility in Wallops Island, Virginia.

Where to stay

8650 Lake Somerset Rd, Westover, MD 21871 · lakesomersetcampground.com
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125 Newtown Blvd, Pocomoke City, MD 21851 · bestwestern.com
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825 Ocean Hwy, Pocomoke City, MD 21851 · choicehotels.com
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1540 Ocean Hwy, Pocomoke City, MD 21851 · motel6.com
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407 2nd St #1417, Pocomoke City, MD 21851
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912 Ocean Hwy, Pocomoke City, MD 21851
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Restaurants & places to go

Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: 10:00-22:00 Features: takeaway · 2322 Stockton Road, Pokomoke City, 21851 · arbys.com
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Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: 10:00-22:00 Features: takeaway, delivery · 124 Newtowne Boulevard, Pocomoke City, 21851 · pizza.dominos.com
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Donut, Coffee Shop, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 05:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 05:00-23:00; Su 05:00-22:00 Features: takeaway · 223 Pocomoke Marketplace, Pocomoke… · locations.dunkindonuts.com
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Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: 24/7 Features: takeaway · 125 Pocomoke Snow Hill Road, Pokomoke City, 21851 · locations.hardees.com
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American, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-23:00 · 145 Newtowne Boulevard, Pokomoke City · rubytuesday.com
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Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: 08:00-21:00 Features: takeaway · 2146 Old Snow Hill Road, Pocomoke City, 21851 · restaurants.subway.com
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Tex-Mex, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 08:00-24:00; Fr-Sa 08:00-01:00; Su 08:00-24:00 Features: takeaway · 101 Newtowne Boulevard, Pocomoke City, 21851 · locations.tacobell.com
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Burger, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 601 Linden Avenue, Pokomoke City · mcmaryland.com
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Chinese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:00-22:30; Fr,Sa 11:00-23:30; Su 12:00-22:30 · goldengardenchinese.com
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Pizza, Burger, American, Sandwich, Breakfast, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:30-20:00 Features: air conditioning · 507 Linden Avenue, Pocomoke City, 21851 · redroofrestaurant.com
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Burger, Sandwich, American, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating, step-free access, air conditioning · 1 Market Street, Pocomoke City, 21851 · riversidegrillpocomoke.com
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Pizza, Restaurant · Pizza restaurant · 200 Market Street, Pocomoke City, 21851 · milanospizzaandpasta.com
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American, Restaurant · American restaurant · 1344 Ocean Highway, Pokomoke City · donsseafoodandchickenhouse.com
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Asian, Restaurant · Asian restaurant · 126 Newtowne Boulevard, Pokomoke City · linsasian.com
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Mexican, Restaurant · Mexican restaurant
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Chicken, Fast Food · Chicken fast food
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Sandwich, Fast Food · Sandwich fast food · Market Street, Pocomoke City, 21851
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Chinese, Buffet, Restaurant · Chinese/Buffet restaurant
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American, Restaurant · American restaurant · Market Street, Pocomoke City, 21851
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Vietnamese, Restaurant · Vietnamese restaurant
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Airports

Salisbury Regional Airport (SBY) 19 mi to the centre
5485 Airport Terminal Rd a, Salisbury, MD 21804 — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 2 airlines (American Airlines, US Airways) · direct flights to 2 destinations incl. Charlotte, Philadelphia (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 2 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

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Wallops Flight Facility Airport (WAL) 11 mi to the centre
Wallops Island, VA, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
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Accomack County Airport (MFV) 31 mi to the centre
Melfa, VA, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
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Fair's Airport 2.2 mi to the centre
Pocomoke City, MD, US
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Boomers Field 5.3 mi to the centre
Pocomoke, MD, US
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Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Wallops Flight Facility Airport (WAL); 16 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Pocomoke City, Maryland. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Local transit

Public transit · Schedules & GTFS data

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

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