OUR FAVORITE LOCAL BUSINESSES:
Produce (1/2 mile away, owned & operated by a local farmer)
Adkins Farm Market
31493 Mount Hermon Road
Salisbury, MD 21804
410-749-1145
Corner Store
B&J Market (1/2 mile away, great people & great food)
31795 Mount Hermon Road
Salisbury, MD 21804
410-749-4764
Seafood Restaurant (go hungry - it's all you can eat)
Red Roost
2670 Clara Road
Quantico, MD 21856
410-546-5443
Pizza & Sub Delivery (stellar cheesesteaks)
Pizza City
301 East Carroll Street
Salisbury, MD 21804
410-546-3800
Lite Fare & Craft Brewery (say YES to the crab dip pizza)
Tall Tales Brewery
6929 Heron Grove Court
Parsonsburg, MD 21849
410-543-2739
Mexican Cuisine (sangria by the pitcher = winning)
La Tolteca
110 Truitt Street
Salisbury, MD 21804
410-749-8663
Casual Dining at The Beach (best burger on the shore for sure)
BJ's On The Water
115 75th Street
Ocean City, MD 21849
410-524-7575
Fine Dining (super winter specials - 1/2 off prime rib & lobsters)
Fager's Island Restaurant
201 60th Street
Ocean City, MD 21849
410-524-5500
Live Music and Nightlife (relaxed spot in historic downtown)
The Brick Room
116 North Division Street
Salisbury, MD 21801
Gifts, Clothing & Home Decor (lots to see, plan to stay awhile)
The Country House
805 East Main Street
Salisbury, MD 21804
410-749-1959
Residential and Business Alarm Systems (ask for Justin)
Sentech Security & Communications
207 Morris Street
Fruitland, MD 21826
410-546-0046
Landscaping & Lawn Care (they keep our grounds looking A+)
T. Oliphant Lawn Care
31969 Bonhill Drive
Salisbury, MD 21804
410-543-9057
Farm equipment and supplies (nothing runs like a Deere)
Atlantic Tractor
31415 John Deere Drive
Salisbury, MD 21804
410-860-0676
SPOTS IN TOWN TO KNOW:
Hospital: Call 911 for emergencies
Peninsula Regional Medical Center (PRMC)
100 East Carroll Street
Salisbury, MD 21801
410-546-6400
County Police: Call 911 for emergencies
Wicomico County Sheriff's Office
Naylor Mill Rd
Salisbury, MD
410-860-5180 (non emergency)
City Police: Call 911 for emergencies
Salisbury Police Department
699 West Salisbury Parkway
Salisbury, MD 21804
410-548-3165 (non emergency)
Airport
Wicomico Regional Airport (SBY)
5485 Terminal Road
Salisbury, MD 21804
410-548-4827
College
Salisbury University
1101 Camden Avenue
Salisbury, MD 21801
410-543-6000
Community College
Wor-Wic
32000 Campus Drive
Salisbury, MD 21804
410-334-2800
College
University of Maryland Eastern Shore
30665 Student Services Center Lane
Princess Anne, MD 21853
410-651-7747
Regional Transportation
Shore Transit
31901 Tri-County Way
Salisbury, MD 21804
443-260-2300
Taxi
Bruce Predeoux (really nice guy)
410-251-8820
PLACES WE LOVE IN & AROUND SBY:
Salisbury Zoo
755 South Park Drive
Salisbury, MD 21802
410-548-3188
Delmarva Shorebirds
Arthur W. Perdue Stadium
6400 Hobbs Road
Salisbury, MD 21804
410-219-3112
Wicomico Youth & Civic Center
500 Glen Avenue
Salisbury, MD 21804
410-548-4900
Mar-Va Theater
103 Market Street
Pocomoke, MD 21851
410-957-4230
Air Mobility Command Museum
Dover Air Force Base
1301 Heritage Rd
Dover AFB, DE 19902
Pemberton Park
5561 Plantation Lane
Salisbury, MD 21804
410-860-2447
Salisbury Dog Park
430 North Park Drive
Salisbury, MD 21804
US 13 Dragway
34590 Sussex Hwy
Laurel, DE 19956
302-875-1911
Camping Resort
Castaways RV Resort & Campground
12550 Eagles Nest Rd
Berlin, MD 21811
410-213-0097
DAY TRIPS
Assateague Island - Only a half hour away, part being a State Park and the other being Assateague Island National Seashore. There's fabulous beaches and wild ponies at both! In the National Park area there's even a 14 mile section to drive on (with the appropriate park pass & equipment of course). It's actually one of Jess & Mike's all time favorite things to do.
Ocean City Boardwalk - This is one of those places you just have to experience. The almost 30 blocks of food, shops, games, amusement rides and a wide array of people to watch is pretty impressive. If you're into a bit of nostalgia and cool area history take a walk through the Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum down in the inlet. Fudge from Candy Kitchen, Fisher's Popcorn and Thrasher's Fries are legends in their own right & not to be skipped under any circumstances. While you're on the boards keep your eyes peeled for George & Barb, they enjoy an evening stroll there regularly.
Delaware Beaches: Consisting of Fenwick Island, Bethany, Dewey, Rehoboth and Lewes there's something for everyone and are all within an hour or so drive. Fenwick neighbors OC and is pretty small. Definitely stop in at The Seaside Country Store (it's a whole lot of country & a whole lot more). We get a lot of our Christmas shopping done there each year, but do go early as they close for the off season. If you're hungry try out the new Ropewalk restaurant, it's getting rave reviews. Three sets of Tanger Outlets in Rehoboth, as well as a huge selection of shopping on Main Street, will satisfy even the most seasoned shopper. There's also a nice boardwalk (although not as big as OC's). Make time to hit up some of the area bars and nightlife too. Purple Parrot is always a great time & having a beer at Dogfish Head Restaurant is just right to chill out and catch your breath. A few miles up the road is downtown Lewes, which is very quaint with lovely historic buildings, several antique stores, boutique shops and nice restaurants. While you're there make an appointment to be pampered at the Ocean Retreat Day Spa (ask for Panda - she's wonderful & a dear friend of ours). Then, head around the corner to Cape Henlopen State Park & Fort Miles to explore some interesting historical spots (there's big cannons and even a real look out tower to climb, so it's hands on history not the boring stuffy kind). The Cape May-Lewes Ferry is located right there as well and makes for a relaxing day trip over to the NJ beach of Cape May (which is a sweet little town too). About 15 minutes away is Bethany, with the small boardwalk and beach to match, it's a perfect place for families. Lastly there's Dewey, and anyone who knows anything about it knows this is the place to be for a good time. The Bottle & Cork regularly host local bands as well as big name performers; Coheed & Cambria, George Clinton, Andy Grammer and Kellie Pickler played last summer. We saw Citizen Cope there a few years ago and had a blast.
Historic Annapolis - The capitol of Maryland, home to the US Naval Academy and State House, has a wonderful downtown area filled with lots to do and see. It's about 1 & 1/2 hours from here. Hang out at the City Docks and watch the boats on Ego Alley. Chow down at any of the delightful restaurants. We love the sushi at Tsunami. Enjoy a drink at one of the many bars - McGarvey's, Middleton's and Rams Head are all notable choices for the true Naptown experience. You can shop to your hearts content in cheeky boutique stores lining the brick sidewalks. Don't miss the beautifully unique artwork by local artist Nancy Hammond. There are also a variety of festivals & events that go on year round. It's an easy place to spend an entire day and well worth the drive across the bridge (just be careful on Fridays and Sundays during the summer beach traffic - check the live feed traffic cams here before you hit the road).
Kent Island - Bar hopping around the Kent Narrows is pretty much a summertime standard. Ask anyone who lives there about "Sunday Funday" and you'll get a variety of colorful stories (we may or may not have a few ourselves...). The true dock bar experience includes Red Eyes, Crab Deck and The Jetty, all of which are within stumbling distance of each other. You'll probably want to grab a hotel room for the night and The Hilton Garden Inn is right on the water next to the Jetty. Do pay the extra money for a balcony room because the Chesapeake Bay views are priceless. For fine dining there's The Narrows Restaurant where the food is beyond excellent (a bit pricey and worth every penny)! Or you can always opt for a quieter time and take a little stroll through historic Stevensville, then grab a bite to eat at the quaint restaurant.
EVENTS
The Good Beer Festival (at Pemberton Park each October)
Cruisin' Ocean City (every spring & fall in OC)
Delmarva Bike Week (each fall in OC)
Ocean City Jeep Week (every September)
Mt. Hermon Plow Days (held each spring at Adkins Market)
Wallops Island Rocket Launches *Check the schedule for specific launch dates. On a clear day/night the rockets can often be viewed right from here. Conveniently for us, the area around the Airport is a great spot to watch from. We've seen several and it's pretty cool!