Silver Spring, Maryland

Silver Spring, Maryland, one of Washington, D.C.'s oldest bedroom communities, hugs the northeast border of the District. Easy access to Washington, D.C. via Metro, affordable accommodations, and scores of restaurants make Silver Spring an attractive alternative to staying in the heart of Washington. Here you find such standbys as Borders Books, Pier I Imports, Office Depot. Silver Spring is also a cultural magnet, thanks to the Silver Theatre,the esteemed Round House Theatre for live productions, and 20-screen Majestic Theater complex.

Enhancing Silver Spring's vitality is a rich and diverse citizenry. Feeding the culinary habits of this multicultural population, along with the sophisticated tastes of businesspeople are scores of ethnic restaurants.

If you're sick of the city you can partake in some wonderful outdoor activities around Silver Spring. Maryland's Eastern Shore offers an astounding number of outdoor recreation opportunities in a variety of settings. There's awealth of rivers and creeks, parks, wildlife sanctuaries, hiking and biking trails between the Chesapeake Bay and the Atlantic Ocean.