Silver Spring - Maryland - United States. Guide & Hotel Reservations from Cheap Hotels

With its easy access to Baltimore, Washington, D.C. and Northern Virginia, Silver Spring, Maryland, is an ideal destination to choose for your vacation. It is one of the most affluent cities in the country, with a population of about 200,000. There are more than 150 restaurants, just in the downtown area alone and with the wealth of hotels, there is no lack of accommodations.

The American Film Institutes Silver Theater is a state of the art exhibition area with two stadium sized theaters. Take in a performance or a concert by well known and local entertainers. For museum lovers, this city is a treat. Visit the George Meany Memorial Archives to learn about this famous labor leader and others through photos, exhibits and memorabilia. See the collection of street cars dating back to the 1950's at the National Capital Trolley Museum and the Sandy Spring Museum has many exhibits detailing the early history of the area.

Stroll through the different gardens at the Brookside Gardens, where you will see a Japanese garden, a children's garden, a formal garden and more. The activities you can take part in at the Wheaton Regional Park include fishing, horseback riding, train rides and there are still more gardens to explore. Take a tour of the Penn Oaks Winery, which produces German wines ranging from dry to very sweet. The beautiful greens at the 18-hole Northwest Park Golf Course will entice any golfer on vacation.

Shopping is an experience all of its own with the many shopping centers and specialty stores within the city. A visit to Silver Spring will live in your memories long after you return home and will entice you to visit again and again.