Ready for your Instagram-worthy close-up or to snap some shots of local wildlife? Salisbury, NC has tons of eye-catching, spectacular photo opportunities waiting for you in your own backyard. Don’t stress searching for the perfect spot for your next profile pic. Here are the top five photo spots around Salisbury! 5 Top Photo Spots for Taking Pictures […]

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Summer is coming, which means it’s time to start planning the best weekend getaways near Salisbury, NC. Start mapping out your top trips with our go-to destinations within a few hours’ drive (or less!)

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You don’t have to drive far to find beauty and tranquility in nature. Everything nature lovers need is right here in Salisbury, NC. Pack your outdoor gear in a rugged and tough Toyota Tacoma, put on your hiking boots, and explore three incredible natural areas down miles of scenic nature trails.

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As the oldest settlement in the west of the state, Salisbury, NC has a long and fascinating history just waiting to be explored. Whether you want to find out more about pre-settlement days, colonial or antebellum history, the American Civil War, or the more recent past, there are historical attractions to inform you about every […]

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If you’re looking to get out of your routine and get inspired by the creativity of area artists, you can do so by visiting some local art galleries in Salisbury, NC. Salisbury has several different galleries you can choose from, so whether you’re in the market for some artwork and are interested in building your […]

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If you live in Salisbury, NC, you will have heard of the Rowan Museum before. But where is it located, and what can you learn there? In fact, the museum has four different buildings you may have seen around town: the Courthouse, the Old Stone House, the Utzman-Chambers House, and the Roller Mill in China […]

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The Old Stone House in Rowan County is one of the most iconic landmarks in North Carolina. Now a museum, this structure was once the masterpiece of a teenage immigrant who sailed from Germany to Philadelphia. Visitors who check out the home today can step back in time and view hundreds of artifacts from the […]

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There’s no shortage of things to do near Salisbury, NC. From vast parks with horse riding and hikes to wine tours and spa days, there’s plenty just a short trip from home.  

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