Location: Salisbury
Top Things to do in Salisbury
What to do and see in Salisbury, United States: The Best Places and Tips
Salisbury (/ˈsɔːlzbəri/ SAWLZ-bə-ree) is a city in North Carolina and the county seat of Rowan County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 33,663 in the 2010 Census (growing 27.8% from the previous Census in 2000). Salisbury is the home to famed North Carolina soft drink, Cheerwine, regional supermarket Food Lion, and the National Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association. It is one of only two cities in North Carolina to have gigabit capacity through its municipally-owned broadband system Fibrant. A press conference held September 3, 2015 at Catawba College announced Salisbury's Fibrant system is now capable of 10 gigabit capacity town-wide; believed to be the only town owned system in the world with this capacity.
Restaurants in Salisbury
1. North Carolina Transportation Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 318 reviews
Reviewed By Amy9992 - Charlotte, North Carolina
So much to see and do, we spent over 3 hours there and we really didn’t see it all. Train ride was a little disappointing as it was pretty short but there is so much more to see. Round house tour as really great. So many trains to go into and see the history. Lots of old / antique restored cars, trucks to see. Wright brothers plane... great museum. Also interesting info on Piedmont Airlines. Lots of volunteers working which was also great to see.
2. Dan Nicholas Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 272 reviews
Reviewed By D2958ZXgarym - King, United States
For family-oriented outdoor recreation, it’s hard to find anything better than Dan Nicholas Park, located eight miles southeast of Salisbury. The focal point of the 425-acre park is the 10-acre lake, and paddle boats are available for rent. The old-fashioned Haden’s Carousel puts smiles on the faces of kids and parents alike, as does the 1950's-era miniature train. In addition to these attractions, the park also features a nature center, petting barn, and gem mine. If you need still more to do, the park offers camping, fishing, walking trails, and picnic facilities, as well as tennis courts, four ball fields and two miniature golf courses. Dan Nicholas Park is located at 6800 Bringle Ferry Road. Hours are dawn to dusk daily. Admission is free, with nominal charges for paddle boats and train and carousel rides.
3. Old Stone House Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By hanson1610 - Mooresville, North Carolina
This museum is not always open but has special events that feature period crafts, food and historical materials. The house, which was built in the 1860s as a plantation home has been restored to it's period features and furniture. The same restorer who helped restore Old Salem Village in Winston-Salem worked on this project. It is owned by the Rowan County museum which is located in Salisbury, NC... the Old Stone House is south of Salisbury off Hwy. 52 and is actually located in Granite Quarry, NC. We attended a colonial Christmas celebration held over the weekend after Christmas. This is an annual event. It featured volunteers in period costumes who told the history of each room in the house, cooked some traditional food that you could sample outside over an open fire. There was also period music, weaving, hunting and black powder gun demos, candle making and a vendor booth where herbs, spices and historical books could be purchased.
4. Salisbury National Cemetery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 65 reviews
Reviewed By gatortunor - Clemmons, North Carolina
This old national cemetery is nicely maintained and it is interesting to wal around reading the stones of mostly men who died in the civil war.
5. Spencer Doll And Toy Museum
6. Piedmont Players Theatre
Overall Ratings
5 based on 32 reviews
Piedmont Players Theatre, Inc., A non-profit 501(c)3, owns and operates both the historic Meroney Theater and the all-youth Norvell Theater in downtown Salisbury, NC. In addition to 5 Meroney shows and 5 Norvell Youth shows each year, PPT offers an array of theatre classes, workshops and summer camps each year.
Reviewed By TravelingAngelaDawn
Loved attending the "Taming of the Shrew" at the Norvell Theater. Never realized Rowan County has such amazing talent! Wonderful performance by a cast of great actors! Beautiful building and don't believe there's a bad seat in the house. Looking forward to attending many more...MoreThanks SO much! We're so happy you enjoyed the performance! Thanks for taking the time to offer your feedback, we hope to see you again very soon!
7. Rowan Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 34 reviews
Reviewed By Michael H - Concord, North Carolina
One is always treated to a special event whenever they enter the door to this Museum. You are led through a wonderful grouping of what has existed in this wonderful community throughout the past 100 plus years. Great for all ages.
8. Dr. Josephus Hall House
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 26 reviews
Reviewed By Kathee S
I have been in this house several times, even playing handbells to add some Christmas cheer! Beautifully kept, learn some history!
9. Old Stone Winery
Overall Ratings
4 based on 35 reviews
Reviewed By Gary M - Sevierville, Tennessee
Ambiance can go a long way when it comes to wine tastings and this place has absolutely none. It is in an old store front, not old as in "Turn of the century General store" but rather "small 1960's failed shopping center" and it is furnished with what appears to be second hand and dumpster find miss-matched bar stools. The wines were less than impressive, I would struggle to name one that I would even call decent. To be fair we did not try any of the sweet wines or Muscadine offerings so if that is your Forte' you may like this place. Guess if you were driving by with nothing better to do it is worth a stop. Definitely not worth a special trip.
10. New Sarum Brewing
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By cisco289 - Darlington, South Carolina
My wife and I stopped here for a few craft beers and were pleasantly surprised by the indoor atmosphere, the friendly knowledgeable bartender, the variety of local and nonlocal brews, and the ability to enjoy the warm weather at the outside tables. What else can you ask for?
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