Downtown Silver Spring
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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 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.
Things to do
Washington DC Monuments & Highlights: Small-Group Electric Cart Tour
DC in a Day: 10+ Monuments, Boat Cruise, National Mall, Tickets
Museum of the Bible Admission Ticket
One day tour Washington & Philadelphia from New York
Ghosts of Georgetown & The Exorcist Steps Walking Tour
Top hotels in Downtown Silver Spring
Doubletree by Hilton Washington DC Silver Spring
"I liked the area it was in and the staff was great."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Washington Plaza Hotel
"Amazing location and staff"
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
The Watermark Hotel
"Watermark is a very polished and nice place to stay for your trip whether its business or casual. The morning breakfast is diverse, the staff are always helpful, the ambients is where watermark captivates. The hotel sits above a building where the streets are beautiful and clean and the rooftop offers ..."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Harborside Hotel
"Room was nice. The only thing was inconvenient was that only one elevator was working at the time I was there. It was my second time staying there and ill continue to stay there.."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Hamilton Hotel Washington DC
"This hotel felt much closer to a 2–3 star property than what was advertised in the pictures. The room had some historic charm but was worn and dusty, with discolored towels, cracked fixtures, very limited amenities, and poor shower pressure. We were charged a resort fee, but no one explained what ..."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Omni Shoreham Hotel
"Nice"
Reviewed on 31 May 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 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 Mary McLeod Bethune Council House and Studio Theatre.
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.
