Downtown Silver Spring Travel Guide
Washington
Visit Downtown Silver Spring
Popular places to visit
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Station
Embark on a guided tour of this redbrick former transportation hub and sit in the waiting room under 1940s fluorescent light.
DCI World Headquarters
DCI World Headquarters is just one of the places to see in Silver Spring, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the area's lively festivals and fascinating museums.
AFI Silver Theatre
You can enjoy a show at AFI Silver Theatre during your stay in Silver Spring. Discover the area's acclaimed theatre scene and shops.
Mayor of Silver Spring
You can find out about the history of Silver Spring with a stop at Mayor of Silver Spring. Experience the area's fascinating museums and lively festivals.
Gateway to NOAA
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Gateway to NOAA during your trip to Silver Spring. Discover the area's lively festivals and notable monuments.
Ellsworth Place
During your trip to Silver Spring, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Ellsworth Place. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and fascinating museums.
Things to do
Arlington National Cemetery Hop-On Hop-Off Tour
City Cruises Washington DC: Signature Lunch Cruise
US Capitol & Library of Congress Guided Tour with Capitol Hill
No-Wait Washington Monument Direct Entry Tickets & Guidebook
Washington DC Monuments by Moonlight Night Trolley Tour
Guided Capitol Hill Walk with US Capitol & Library of Congress
Top hotels in Downtown Silver Spring
Washington Plaza Hotel
Very good service, front desk and concierge service was superb. I did not have breakfast at the hotel. Easy walking distance to Convention Center
Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025
citizenM Washington DC Capitol
Clean room
Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025
Hamilton Hotel Washington DC
Great location and service. Room was a little cramped but overall good for a couple of nights.
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
Glover Park - Georgetown
In my room the refrigerator made it difficult to sleep. It made a low-frequency buzzing and gurgling sound.
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
Hilton Garden Inn Washington DC/U.S. Capitol
The customer service was outstanding. The amenities in the hotel room were great--coffee maker, microwave, refrigerator. The location is next to a grocery and many eateries. Easy to get around the city. I recommend this hotel.
Reviewed on 1 Nov 2025
citizenM Washington DC NoMa
Room was pleasant and very well-equipped. Location good - short walk to Union Station and Capitol Hill.
Reviewed on 31 Oct 2025
Check Downtown Silver Spring hotel availability
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Silver Spring
Northwest
Known for its fascinating museums and important monuments, there's plenty to explore in Northwest. Check out top attractions like White House and Capital One Arena, and jump on the metro at Cleveland Park Station or Van Ness-UDC Station to see more of the city.
Northeast
Northeast is a destination travellers like for its monuments, and you might hop aboard the metro at Rhode Island Ave. Station or Brookland-CUA Station to explore sights like United States Capitol.
Logan Circle
A noteworthy feature of Logan Circle is its popular shops. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Studio Theatre and Mary McLeod Bethune Council House.
Dupont Circle
Visitors to Dupont Circle love its fantastic nightlife, and you can check out Dupont Circle and Mansion on O Street. If you want to see more in the area, you can get around town on the metro at Dupont Circle Station.
NoMa
While you're in NoMa, take in top sights like Smithsonian Institution and jump on the metro at Gallaudet U Station to see more of the city.
Connecticut Ave - K Street
While you're in Connecticut Ave - K Street, take in top sights like National Geographic Museum or K Street, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Farragut North Station or Farragut West Station.
Downtown Silver Spring Travel Guide
- Gateway to NOAA
- National Mall
- White House
- Arlington National Cemetery
- United States Capitol
- University of Maryland
- Capital One Arena
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Union Station Shopping Center
- Smithsonian's National Zoo
- Washington Monument
- George Washington University
- National Air and Space Museum
- Lincoln Memorial
