Silver Spring boasts a lively downtown filled with restaurants, museums, and cultural centers. Founded by Francis Preston Blair in 1840, the city is the inspiration for a song by Fleetwood Mac.

Musical heavyweights such as Aretha Franklin and Janis Joplin have played at The Fillmore. If you want a cozier theater experience you can visit the Silver Spring Black Box Theater. Watch classic films at the AFI Silver Theater and Cultural Center, or take a walk through the nature paths at Wheaton Regional Park. Visit Acorn Park to see the city's namesake spring. And don't forget about the AFI Docs film festival held every June!

Explore the city's history by walking through the National Museum of Health and Medicine. You'll see exhibits such as the Anatomy and Pathology and Advances in Military Medicine. Surgeon General William Hammond established The National Museum of Health and Medicine in 1862. Visit the St. John Evangelist Church, built back in 1774.

Enjoy the Coastline Wave Pool. There's always the Silver Spring Library, filled with cozy seating areas and the renowned local coffee shop, Kefa. Pop into La Malinche for some patata bravas and paella. There's also Pho Tan Vinh with its mouthwatering Pho Tai Nam, Summer Rolls, and Fish Cakes. If you're craving Italian, head to Sergio Ristorante Italiano for homemade pasta, fettuccine al ragu, and spinach stuffed pork chops. Finish up with dessert from Moorenko's Ice Cream for unique flavors like Guinness Honey Lavender and Burnt Carmel Bourbon Brickle.

For a taste of Silver Spring's nightlife, there's Quarry House Tavern. It's been around since the 1930s and boasts a list of 250 types of beer. More of a wine-drinker? Check out the Great Shoals Winery Tasting Room. They provide an extensive list of wine and ciders with perfectly paired cheese plates.

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