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Salisbury, North Carolina

Salisbury is a city in the Piedmont region of North Carolina, United States; it has been the county seat of Rowan County since 1753 when its territory extended to the Mississippi River. Located 25 miles (40 km) northeast of Charlotte and within its metropolitan area, the town has attracted a growing population.

Type CityMetro Area Population 35,580Settled 1753

Why go

  • City in North Carolina, United States.
  • Served by Mid-Carolina Regional Airport (SRW).

History

Salisbury is a city in the Piedmont region of North Carolina, United States; it has been the county seat of Rowan County since 1753 when its territory extended to the Mississippi River. Located 25 miles (40 km) northeast of Charlotte and within its metropolitan area, the town has attracted a growing population. The 2020 census shows 35,580 residents.

Where to stay

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619 S Main St, Salisbury, NC 28144 · bonapartecastle.com
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1305 Julian Rd, Salisbury, NC 28146 · affordablesuites.com
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125 Marriott Cir, Salisbury, NC 28144 · ihg.com
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1300 Jake Alexander Blvd S, Salisbury, NC 28146 · hilton.com
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925 Bendix Dr, Salisbury, NC 28146 · wyndhamhotels.com
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1040 E Innes St, Salisbury, NC 28144 · choicehotels.com
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825 Klumac Rd, Salisbury, NC 28144 · choicehotels.com
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319 Bendix Dr, Salisbury, NC 28146 · wyndhamhotels.com
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321 Bendix Dr, Salisbury, NC 28146 · choicehotels.com
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1328 Jake Alexander Blvd S, Salisbury, NC 28146 · choicehotels.com
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2118 Jake Alexander Blvd W, Salisbury, NC 28147
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3730 US-601, Salisbury, NC 28147
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Restaurants & places to go

Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-22:00 Features: takeaway · Salisbury, 28147 · culvers.com
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Sandwich, Bakery, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 06:00-21:00; Su 07:00-20:00 Features: takeaway · 825 East Innes Street, Salisbury, 28144 · locations.panerabread.com
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American, Restaurant · Opening hours: 24/7 · 936 Jake Alexander Boulevard South · locations.wafflehouse.com
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Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:30-22:00 Features: takeaway · 301 Faith Road, Salisbury · zaxbys.com
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Pizza, Restaurant · Pizza restaurant · 520 Jake Alexander Boulevard, Salisbury, 28147 · locations.pizzahut.com
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Chinese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Sa 11:00-20:00, Su 11:30-20:00 · 310 North Salisbury Avenue, Granite Quarry, 28072 · chinagardengranitequarry.com
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Barbecue, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Sa 11:00-21:00; Su 11:00-20:00 Features: air conditioning · 509 Faith Road, Salisbury, 28146 · thesmokepitonline.com
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Greek, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-21:00 Features: takeaway · 1714
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Mexican, Restaurant · Features: takeaway, air conditioning · 1030 Freeland Drive, Salisbury, 28144 · elpatronsalisburync.com
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Thai, Restaurant · Features: takeaway, air conditioning · 2204 South Main Street, Salisbury, 28147 · sabaideethaisushi.com
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Seafood, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
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Ice Cream, Ice Cream · Ice Cream ice cream
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Frozen Yogurt, Ice Cream · Frozen Yogurt ice cream
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Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-02:00 Features: air conditioning · 115 W Fisher Street, Salisbury, 28144 · goburrito.com
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Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:00-20:00, Fr-Sa 11:00-21:00, Su 11:00-18:00 · 103 South Main Street, Salisbury, 28144 · mactabby.com
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Regional, Restaurant · Regional restaurant · 5520 Sherrills Ford Road, Salisbury, 28147
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Japanese, Restaurant · Japanese restaurant · 129 Statesville Boulevard, Salisbury, 28144
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Italian, Restaurant · Italian restaurant
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Asian, Restaurant · Asian restaurant
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Cuban, Restaurant · Cuban restaurant · 122 East Fisher Street, Salisbury, 28144
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Bubble Tea, Cafe · Bubble Tea cafe
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Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-20:00
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Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 09:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 09:00-24:00; Su 09:00-23:00 Features: takeaway · 935 West Innes Street, Salisbury, 28144 · locations.sonicdrivein.com
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Sandwich, Restaurant · Sandwich restaurant
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American, Breakfast, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
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Chicken, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 310 Salisbury Avenue, Spencer, 28159 · locations.bojangles.com
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Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:00-22:00; Sa 17:00-22:00 Features: takeaway, air conditioning · 115 South Lee Street, Salisbury, 28144
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Chinese, Restaurant · Chinese restaurant
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Barbecue, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 06:00-20:00; Fr 06:00-21:00; Sa 09:00-18:00 Features: takeaway, step-free access · 1530 South Main Street, Salisbury
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Mexican, Restaurant · Mexican restaurant
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Seafood, Restaurant · Seafood restaurant · 1007 East Innes Street, Salisbury, 28144
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Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-17:30; Su 10:00-16:30 Features: halal · 940 W Innes St, Salisbury, 28144 · inlandpointsalisbury.com
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Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 06:00-19:00, Sa 08:00-19:00, Su 09:00-17:00 Features: outdoor seating · 1621 West Innes Street, Salisbury, 28144 · meanmugcoffeeco.com
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Japanese, Restaurant · Japanese restaurant
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Italian, Pizza, Restaurant · Italian/Pizza restaurant
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Ice Cream, Burger, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 1004 West Innes Street, Salisbury, 28144 · dairyqueen.com
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American, Restaurant · American restaurant
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Chicken, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:00-21:30; Fr,Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 11:30-21:00 · 211 Faith Road, Salisbury, 28146
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Pizza, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
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Chinese, Restaurant · Chinese restaurant
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Barbecue, Restaurant · Barbecue restaurant
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Mexican, Restaurant · Mexican restaurant
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Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Sa 11:00-20:00 · 1510 West Innes Street, Salisbury, 28144 · romanositaliancuisinenc.com
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Airports

Concord-Padgett Regional Airport (USA) 24 mi to the centre
Concord, NC, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
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Mid-Carolina Regional Airport (SRW) 3.1 mi to the centre
Salisbury, NC, 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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Stanly County Airport 25 mi to the centre
Albemarle, NC, US
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South River Airport 7.5 mi to the centre
Salisbury, NC, US
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Bradley Field 7.8 mi to the centre
China Grove, NC, 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 Mid-Carolina Regional Airport (SRW); 12 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 Salisbury, North Carolina. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Local transit

Bus · Greensboro, North Carolina · Schedules & GTFS data

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

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