Downtown Silver Spring Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
AFI Silver Theatre
You can enjoy a show at AFI Silver Theatre during your stay in Silver Spring. Discover the area's great live music 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 fascinating museums and great live music.
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 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 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 great live music.
Activities
Full Day: City Tour with 10 Stops, Boat Cruise, Admission Tickets
Night of Lincoln Assassination: from White House to Ford Theatre
Capitol Hill Tour with US Capitol & Library of Congress Admission
Skip the Line @ Washington Monument & National Mall Walking Tour
Our pick of the best Downtown Silver Spring Hotel Deals
Washington Plaza Hotel
Good hotel, parking was great, staff had a great attitude, everything was clean and nice, a solid value.
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025
Hilton Garden Inn Washington DC/U.S. Capitol
Great staff great room and the pool was nice
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
Hamilton Hotel Washington DC
I advise if you stay here to look at spot hero for parking prior to your stay, you’ll thank yourself and save you money. Location is VERY convenient, I stayed with two kids and the room was tight but we made it work. No in room microwave, but otherwise this place was great and accommodated our ...
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
Sheraton Pentagon City Hotel
Met our needs.
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
Homewood Suites by Hilton Washington DC Convention Center
We love the stay me and the girls 5 stars service
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
Fairfield Inn by Marriott Washington D.C.
The front desk (day and night) hospitality and service were great!
Reviewed on 14 Dec 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 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 K Street or World Bank, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Farragut North Station or Farragut West Station.
