Salisbury, North Carolina (NC) Gated Real Estate, Homes, Lots, Communities and Property

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Located in the Piedmont region of North Carolina, Salisbury is the county seat of Rowan County and was established in 1755. This beautiful historic city, which is rich with heritage, sits among rolling foothills, sparkling lakes and provides easy access to Charlotte, Winston-Salem or Greensboro via Interstate 85. The Yadkin River, High Rock Lake, Tuckertown Lake and other lakes in the area provide plenty of water sport opportunities, such as fishing, kayaking, or simply enjoying the glow of golden reflections that stunning sunsets paint on the pristine waters.

North Carolina’s well known vineyards on the Yadkin Valley Wine Trail extend from the Blue Ridge Mountains to Salisbury, but there’s more than wine to be found around this city. Lowe’s Motor Speedway attracts NASCAR fans, while Civil War buffs are drawn to Salisbury’s National Historic Cemetery and Confederate Prison of War site. An antique automobile museum is another attraction of downtown Salisbury. The city also boasts an impressive railway museum, where you can ride on an old steam locomotive at the North Carolina Transportation Museum.

Hop on a trolley to explore many unique shops in the charming downtown district, or drench your taste buds with truly juicy authentic North Carolina barbeque. Salisbury holds regular Farmer’s Markets, but also offers a wide variety of nearby ‘pick-your-own’ farms to relish the choice of fresh local produce and fruits, or to take home a jar of homemade jelly and pickles.

Salisbury, NC offers many recreational areas and several new city parks within its city limits, adding to the rich variety of the town’s scenic surroundings. Beautifully restored mansions which are featured in the Salisbury Heritage tour show that the city motto fits Salisbury well: ‘Where the past is still present.’ Folk music and story-telling events help to revive the traditional and celebrate the new. Watch one of North Carolina’s oldest community theatre groups, The Piedmont Players, or listen to the music of the Salisbury-Rowan Symphony, the Blues & Jazz Society and the Carolina Baroque.

If you prefer something modern, visit the Waterworks Visual Art Center and other local museums featuring contemporary and emerging art. There are many interesting exhibitions and events taking place to keep you inspired year round in Salisbury, North Carolina. The combination of a friendly Southern town with more than 250 years of history, surrounded by scenic lakes and mountainous landscapes, offering vibrant art, entertainment and cultural activities, as well as the proximity to colleges and larger cities makes Salisbury, NC a great place to live.