Downtown Silver Spring Travel Guide
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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 great live music 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 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 lively festivals and fascinating museums.
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 great live music.
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 shops.
Things to do
Washington DC Monuments & Highlights: Small-Group Electric Cart Tour
City Cruises Washington DC: Signature Lunch Cruise
No-Wait Washington Monument Direct Entry Tickets & Guidebook
Smithsonian Natural History with Expert Guide
Washington Capitals Ice Hockey Game at Capital One Arena
Top hotels in Downtown Silver Spring
Hamilton Hotel Washington DC
While the rooms are lovely and the sheets were immaculate, I needed help with three things - 1) the front desk had to send an engineer to help me set up the Chromecast (there really was an issue, but the engineer came up at 930 pm and solved it) 2) the shower head was old and was not providing sufficient ...
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
Washington Plaza Hotel
Great stay per usual. No issues. 10/10.
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Hilton Washington DC Capitol Hill
Amazing staff, cleanliness was amazing and the hotel was beautiful. We had such a wonderful experience.
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
citizenM Washington DC NoMa
The space was very clean, and the staff are incredibly kind! I really loved how close it was to NoMa + Union Stations, as it made travel within the city incredibly easy. I would absolutely stay here again and would recommend this hotel to anyone looking for a fun getaway in D.C.!
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Glover Park - Georgetown
Comfortable bedding
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Hotel Washington
Location location location! This place is fantastic. We will be back!
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
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.
Shaw
Visitors often come to Shaw for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Howard Theatre and Carter G. Woodson Residence. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Shaw Station.
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 Union Station Shopping Center.
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.
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.
