A way to the wilder East Coast in Wicomico County
Its enviable location between the sloshing waters of Chesapeake Bay and the horse-galloped beaches of Assateague Island, on the Atlantic Ocean, mean Wicomico County is a fine escape from the hustle and bustle of East Coast city living. Wicomico County vacation rentals perch above wetland parks or shoulder above the waterfront of Chesapeake to offer real immersion in nature. Fishing, hiking, birding, hunting – it's all on the menu. And there's a smattering of colonial historic sites and heritage-rich districts thrown in for good measure.
Something wild in Wicomico County
To break up days of paddling along the creeks and birding in the backcountry, you could seek out Wicomico County vacation rentals in the town of Salisbury. That will put you right on the doorstep of the Salisbury Zoological Park – one of the region's premier family pulls. It covers 12 acres and is laden with pink-hued flamingos and slow-moving sloths, stalking jaguars and multicolored macaws. The zoo also hosts regular conservation and ecology workshops, a fine way to combine a safari with some educational science.
Wicomico County is for easy adventures
Good old wholesome adventures or relaxing encounters with the great outdoors are what make Wicomico County vacation rentals such a treat for families looking for an escape on the Eastern Seaboard. Days of wandering boardwalk trails in search of rare waterfowl or paddle boarding on lonely creeks can be backed up with welcoming autumn wine festivals and hearty summertime county fairs. There's also beachcombing aplenty along Chesapeake Bay, plus countless rivers for boating and kayaking.
Where are the wilds in Wicomico County?
Wicomico County spreads back from the meandering Nanticoke River, which represents a beautiful nature sanctuary on the edge of Chesapeake Bay. It's laden with boating ramps and kayaking waterways, submerged forests and marshes, all of which add up to offer a fine place for exploration and bird spotting. Inland, the Johnson Wildlife Management Area is a place of thick forests and muddy wetlands, while further east is the Assateague Island National Seashore – it's outside the county, but hosts gorgeous Atlantic beaches, wild horses and undulating dunes.
Transportation options to and around Wicomico County
Fly into Salisbury, MD (SBY-Salisbury - Ocean City Wicomico Regional), the closest airport, located 4.8 mi (7.7 km) from the city center.