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Salisbury, NC offers the best of both worlds; beautiful parks, lakes, farms, and landscapes sit right alongside vibrant city life. There are plenty of bars, restaurants, shopping, museums, and theatres. Here are our top reasons to love living here.
1. Outdoor Recreation
Rowan County is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts, with an abundance of parks, trails, lakes, golf courses, farms, campgrounds, and much more. Eagle Point Nature Preserve is spread over 200 acres and is located on a remote part of High Rock Lake. There are over three miles of hiking trails, and the park is home to animals such as bald eagles, kingfishers, barred owls, great blue herons, white-tailed deer, raccoons, and wild turkeys.
On the outskirts of town, Dan Nicholas park offers 425-acres of parkland and a 10-acre lake that is perfect for paddle boating and fishing. In the park, visitors can enjoy the tennis courts, picnic shelters, nature center, the Hurley Family Water Plaza, playgrounds, volleyball, miniature golf, gem mining, a freshwater aquarium, and a miniature train ride. There’s also a 70-site family campground that includes an outdoor theater.
2. Fresh Produce
Residents and visitors to Salisbury are lucky enough to benefit from the many farms and producers located in the area. There is an abundance of pick-your-own farms, roadside stands, farmer’s markets, craft breweries, and wineries. Salisbury Rowan County Farmer’s Market is held on Saturdays at Railwalk Pavillion. For a more hands-on experience, visit Eagles Farm to pick your own or buy from their roadside market.
Cauble Creek Vineyard specializes in Muscadine wines and is open to the public on Thursdays through to Sundays. Visitors can visit the tasting rooms to sample Cauble Creek’s award-winning wines and European styles also. During the month of September, visitors are invited to pick their own grapes. The town’s very own nano-brewery, New Sarum Brewing Company, is located at 109 North Lee Street. Sample their beer, grab some food from their food truck, and catch some live music in the onsite taproom. Please remember to drink responsibly and do not drink and drive.
3. Arts and Culture
If your idea of a perfect day involves strolling through museums, taking in a gallery, seeing a play, and ending with a cocktail and live music, then Salisbury will not disappoint. Visit Rowan Museum, Waterworks Visual Arts Centre, and the Grevious Gallery, or take the self-guided walking tour for a glimpse into the history of Downtown and the stately homes of the West Square District.
If the theatre is more your thing, then Lee Street Theatre or Maroney Theatre may have a show that interests you. Many of the downtown bars feature local musicians playing live throughout the week, and many serve local wines and craft beers to enjoy.
4. Shopping
With an emphasis on supporting local businesses, Salisbury is blessed with a wealth of independently run stores, crafters, and antique shops. The Salisbury Emporium is a restored 100-year-old Frick Sawmill Supply building that houses over 80 shops. There are over 15,000 square feet of stores selling books, antiques, pottery, art, furniture, jewelry, homeware, and much more.
There are countless reasons to love living in Rowan County. Get out and explore the city to find your own top reasons. Visit Cloninger Ford today to test drive one of our new or used cars.
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