Salisbury, located on the Eastern Shore of Maryland, is considered the crossroads of the Delmarva Peninsula. The location provides easy access to many cultural, historic, and outdoor activities. The warm summers and mild winters provide an ideal climate. The combination of convenience, climate, and value makes Salisbury the perfect location for an active adult community. Here are a few of the amenities that make SummersGate location special:
- Convenience. Conveniently located within driving distance is Baltimore (106 miles), Washington D.C. (119 miles), Philadelphia (128 miles), Dover (50 miles), and Wilmington, Delaware (96 miles). The Salisbury-Ocean City Wicomico Regional Airport provides commuter services to Philadelphia and Charlotte.
- Shopping. It's only two miles to downtown Salisbury’s historic district, and the Centre at Salisbury Mall is located just minutes away. There are many unique shops and antique stores.
- Medical Facilities. Peninsula Regional Medical Center, rated one of the top 100 hospitals in the country, is within two miles of SummersGate, and there are a variety of medical services providers conveniently surrounding it.
- Outdoor Activities. We're close to Ocean City, Rehoboth, Fenwick Island, Bethany Beach, Assateaque National Seashore, historic small towns, golf courses and parks. There are numerous bicycling, fishing, boating, kayaking and bird watching activities in the area. Arthur W. Perdue Stadium hosts the Delmarva Shorebirds, a local AAA baseball team.
- Educational Opportunities. Salisbury University and WorWic Community College offer a variety of classes for adults 55 and older. Museums and other historic facilities include the Ward Museum of Wildfowl Art and the Chipman Cultural Center.
SALISBURY BY THE NUMBERS
• 40 local golf courses
• 5 beaches
• 58 area parks
• 34 nature trails
• 80 tennis courts
• 400 boat slips
• 60 area restaurants
• 20 unique shopping centers