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.
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.
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 acclaimed theatre scene.
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.
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.
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 great live music and lively festivals.
Activities
DC in a Day: 10+ Monuments, Boat Cruise, National Mall, Tickets
Washington DC Monuments & Highlights: Small-Group Electric Cart Tour
Museum of the Bible Admission Ticket
Arlington National Cemetery Hop-On Hop-Off Tour
One day tour Washington & Philadelphia from New York
No-Wait Washington Monument Direct Entry Tickets & Guidebook
Our pick of the best Downtown Silver Spring Hotel Deals
Doubletree by Hilton Washington DC Silver Spring
"Customer service at the property was top tier. They welcomed me with a smile and quickly checked me into the property. Each subsequent time they seen me the remembered who I was and made iy a point to ask how was I enjoying my stay and if there is anything they could do for me"
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Washington Plaza Hotel
"Not even complimentary coffee, much less a Continental breakfast felt odd for such a seemingly higher end establishment. Otherwise my stay was fine. The staff in particular were very accommodating, particularly to my need for luggage storage outsider if my room reservation time."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Hamilton Hotel Washington DC
"Hotel was amazing. Kai at front desk was great. Not impressed with restaurant. Way too fancy"
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
The Watermark Hotel
"Clean hotel, very convenient"
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Harborside Hotel
"Hotel was very clean. Staff was friendly. Breakfast and the gym wasn’t much but great stay for the price"
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Arlo Washington DC
"Clean room. Small space but cozy and good amenities. Gym is awesome. Location is great."
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
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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.
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.
