Salisbury University Arboretum
The Salisbury University Arboretum, also known as The Glenda Chatham Clarke Arboretum, is an arboretum on the campus of Salisbury University in Salisbury, Maryland. Our list goes on with Salisbury Zoo, 1.6 mi away. Expect 67–80°F afternoons in the mildest months, April, May, September and October.
A garden, 2 mi southwest of Salisbury
Salisbury is the nearest base
Salisbury is 2 miles northeast, with 25 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Washington
Washington is about 85 miles northwest and Baltimore is about 85 miles northwest (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Best months: Apr, May, Sep and Oct
April, May, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 67–80°. When to go ↓
An airport 5 miles away
Salisbury Ocean City Wicomico Regional (SBY) has airline service, about 5 miles from Salisbury University Arboretum.
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
Month by month
Here are the months at Salisbury University Arboretum, with their weather.
Salisbury University Arboretum
The Salisbury University Arboretum, also known as The Glenda Chatham Clarke Arboretum, is an arboretum on the campus of Salisbury University in Salisbury, Maryland.
The collection was begun in 1985. In 1988, the entire university campus was declared an arboretum by the American Association of Botanical Gardens and Arboreta and now contains over 2000 plant species. The arboretum is still under active development with indigenous and exotic plant species added yearly. It is located on the Delmarva Peninsula, an area known as Maryland's Eastern Shore. Midway between the Atlantic Ocean and the Chesapeake Bay, at a latitude of approximately 38 degrees, the climate is suitable for mild-temperate zone plants.
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Rooms near Salisbury University Arboretum
The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are Salisbury (25) and Ocean City (193).
Salisbury
The closest town with somewhere to stay.
33,845 people
2 mi northeast of Salisbury University Arboretum
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Salisbury University Arboretum | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salisbury | 2 mi northeast | 5 min | 25 15 hotels · 4 motels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins · 1 campground | 33,845 | $227K | D |
| Ocean City 83% vacation homes | 29 mi east | 45 min | 193 150 hotels · 33 motels · 6 inns & B&Bs · 3 lodges & cabins · 1 RV park | 6,840 | $429K | — |
| Fruitland | 2 mi southwest | 5 min | 3 3 hotels | 6,007 | $227K | C+ |
| Delmar | 7 mi north | 10 min | 4 2 hotels · 1 motel · 1 campground | 4,896 | $227K | — |
| Princess Anne | 11 mi southwest | 15 min | 6 2 hotels · 1 motel · 3 inns & B&Bs | 3,642 | $232K | D− |
| Pocomoke City | 20 mi south | 30 min | 9 5 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins | 4,421 | $199K | D |
| West Ocean City 21% vacation homes | 27 mi east | 40 min | 20 16 hotels · 2 motels · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 5,198 | $424K | — |
| Snow Hill | 17 mi southeast | 25 min | 5 1 hotel · 4 inns & B&Bs | 2,237 | $223K | B |
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Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
What else is near Salisbury University Arboretum
These well-known sights sit within 70 miles.
51 mi Ancient siteUSS Texas
66 mi Stadium & arenaNavy–Marine Corps Memorial Stadium
69 mi Theme parkMaryland Renaissance Festival
44 mi State parkPoint Lookout State Park
128 mi National SeashoreAssateague Island National Seashore2.3M visitors a year22 mi Zoo & aquariumSalisbury Zoo
62 mi Theme parkMorey's Piers
65 mi LandmarkUnited States Naval Academy CemeteryPhoto credits
USS Texas: Unknown authorUnknown author, Public domain · Navy–Marine Corps Memorial Stadium: Damon J. Moritz, Public domain · Maryland Renaissance Festival: Wiki publius at English Wikipedia, Public domain · Point Lookout State Park: Acroterion, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Assateague Island National Seashore: Fritz Geller-Grimm, CC BY-SA 2.5 · Morey's Piers: Smallbones, CC0 · United States Naval Academy Cemetery: Unknown, Public domain
Questions before you go
What town is Salisbury University Arboretum near?
Salisbury, MD, about 2 miles northeast.
When is the best time to visit Salisbury University Arboretum?
April, May, September and October, with highs of 67–80°.
How far is Salisbury University Arboretum from Washington and Baltimore?
About 85 miles northwest of Washington and about 85 miles northwest of Baltimore, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Salisbury University Arboretum?
Salisbury Ocean City Wicomico Regional (SBY), about 5 miles away. The nearest big hub is Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall (BWI), about 81 miles.
Where should I stay near Salisbury University Arboretum?
Salisbury (2 mi, 25 places to stay), Ocean City (29 mi, 193 places to stay) and Fruitland (2 mi, 3 places to stay).
Ask a local in Salisbury
Questions and tips go in Salisbury’s Town Square.
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