Downtown Silver Spring Travel Guide
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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.
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.
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 lively festivals.
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 acclaimed theatre scene.
Gateway to NOAA
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Gateway to NOAA during your trip to Silver Spring. Discover the area's fascinating museums and notable monuments.
Acorn Park
Explore the great outdoors at Acorn Park, a lovely green space in Silver Spring.
Things to do

Arlington National Cemetery Hop-On Hop-Off Tour

City Cruises Washington DC: Signature Lunch Cruise

Washington DC Monuments by Moonlight Night Trolley Tour

Museum of the Bible Admission Ticket

Small Group National Mall Night Tour with 10 Top Attractions

Lincoln Assassination Tour with Ford's Theatre and Petersen House
Top hotels in Downtown Silver Spring

Washington Plaza Hotel
The check in person was exceptional. Had a balcony room where I had breakfast and sipped bourbon to close out the day. The location to so much is ideal. The view spectacular!
Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025

citizenM Washington DC Capitol
Absolutely loved the stay here for a DC Staycation! Will definitely be staying again!
Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025

Hamilton Hotel Washington DC
Great old hotel nice amenities great restaurant. Great location
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025

Glover Park - Georgetown
Perfect Location & Good Service! Absolutely loved my my one day stay at this hotel! The location is incredibly convenient, especially for anyone visiting the Russian Embassy – it was just a stone's throw away. The hotel was spotlessly clean and surprisingly quiet, which made for a truly restful experience. ...
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025

Crowne Plaza College Park - Washington DC by IHG
Nice
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025

Hilton Garden Inn Washington DC/U.S. Capitol
Very clean roomy rooms
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
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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 Smithsonian Institution, 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 Smithsonian Institution.

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
- White House
- National Mall
- United States Capitol
- Capital One Arena
- Arlington National Cemetery
- University of Maryland
- Union Station Shopping Center
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Smithsonian's National Zoo
- George Washington University
- Washington Monument
- Lincoln Memorial
- National Air and Space Museum
- Pentagon
