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Salisbury, Maryland

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.

Type CityPopulation 33,050

Why go

  • City in Maryland, United States.
  • Served by Salisbury Regional Airport (SBY).

History

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.

Airports

Salisbury Regional Airport (SBY) 4.3 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.

Indoor | Outdoor
Ennis Aerodrome 2.9 mi to the centre
Salisbury, MD, US
Outdoor
Bennett Airport 3.9 mi to the centre
Salisbury, MD, US
Outdoor

Getting there by ferry

Ferry terminal
Ferry terminal · 6.1 mi from the centre
Outdoor
Upper Ferry
Ferry route · Wicomico County Department of Public Works
Outdoor

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 Salisbury Regional Airport (SBY); 8 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: SBY has direct flights to 2 destinations on 2 airlines (incl. Charlotte, Philadelphia). By water: 1 ferry terminal within 12 mi; routes include Upper Ferry.

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

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach
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Tours & experiences