Salsibury Maryland Tourism

By 1732 the town of Salisbury, Wicomico County’s current county seat, was established on paper at the head of the Wicomico River – the navigable waterway that leads to the Chesapeake Bay. During the Civil War, Salisbury braved several tough years as Union troops occupied the town.

At this same time, the town was ravaged by fire and almost destroyed. Despite these difficulties and a second disastrous fire in 1886, Salisbury emerged as the county’s major town and the county as a whole continued to grow. A stroll through the Historic Newtown District allows visitors a peak at Salisbury’s past, as many of the Grand Victorian homes built in the 19th century still remain.

Today Salisbury is the Eastern Shore’s largest municipality, and the region’s hub for entertainment and shopping. In the heart of Salisbury’s downtown, Main Street boasts specialty boutiques and unique stores as well as art and antique collections.