Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Silver Spring March 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Silver Spring Travel Guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Silver-Spring.dx6891)[Hotels in Silver Spring](https://expedia.co.uk/Silver-Spring-Hotels.d6891.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Silver Spring](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Silver-Spring.d6891.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Silver Spring Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Silver-Spring.d6891.Car-Hire-Guide)[Silver Spring Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Silver-Spring.d6891.Holidays-City-Breaks) # What to do in Silver Spring, MD ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Silver Spring Types of activities Where to stay [Silver Spring travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Silver-Spring.dx6891) ![Silver Spring](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6891/045859c4-fe41-45ad-93a2-84da756b5087.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Silver Spring](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6891/bc0eacaf-89f2-4e50-bfac-2839db629616.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Silver Spring](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6891/dde97a11-7a9c-4722-9493-5707055b61c3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Silver Spring](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6891/30de3d28-e9c1-4ba1-b19e-6a3e61c4f68d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Silver Spring](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6891/10a89005-1712-462e-8693-1dae476ed36d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Silver Spring Attractions Let Expedia help you to experience the best that Silver Spring has to offer! If you’re planning a trip to Silver Spring, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling to Silver Spring with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes. #### Places of interest in Silver Spring Silver Spring is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay in Silver Spring, and make it a breeze to explore Silver Spring and the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Silver Spring to make sure that you enjoy your holiday to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind. If you’re planning a visit to Silver Spring, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights in Silver Spring. #### Silver Spring attractions Silver Spring has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions in Silver Spring to keep you entertained. Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Silver Spring. Looking for things to do in Silver Spring can be time-consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. 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Day Trip from New York](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/184049/fa1e58af-afb1-4b0d-b309-34dc5f51a853.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Washington, D.C. Day Trip from New York 13h 30m 9/10 800 verified reviews Free cancellation available ~~£113~~£107 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/washington-d-c-day-trip-from-new-york.a184049.activity-details?&rid=6891&location=Silver+Spring&swp=off) ![Arlington National Cemetery Hop-On Hop-Off Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/252395/e8b33ebf-73cd-425d-88c0-f080cb40a11c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Arlington National Cemetery Hop-On Hop-Off Tour 1d 9.4/10 132 verified reviews Free cancellation available £16 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/arlington-national-cemetery-tour.a252395.activity-details?&rid=6891&location=Silver+Spring&swp=off) ![Night of Lincoln Assassination: from White House to Ford Theatre](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1213602/e08082e7-c722-4219-b331-8f1d6d273f25.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Night of Lincoln Assassination: from White House to Ford Theatre 2h 9.6/10 122 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £37 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/night-of-lincoln-assassination-from-white-house-to-ford-theatre.a1213602.activity-details?&rid=6891&location=Silver+Spring&swp=off) ### Private & custom tours [See all 142 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=6891&location=Silver+Spring&filter.categories=Privatecustomtours) ![Smithsonian Natural History with Expert Guide](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/514522/0104eb9c-c654-48d5-a0ab-46a0b041f8c8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Smithsonian Natural History with Expert Guide 2h+ 8.8/10 6 verified reviews Free cancellation available £72 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/smithsonian-natural-history-with-expert-guide.a514522.activity-details?&rid=6891&location=Silver+Spring&swp=off) ![Private Customised Washington DC City Tour by Van](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1212884/57815d43-cfe3-4418-8d3b-f4f68d483747.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Customised Washington DC City Tour by Van 5h 9/10 44 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £94 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-customised-washington-dc-city-tour-by-van.a1212884.activity-details?&rid=6891&location=Silver+Spring&swp=off) ![Public or Private DC Moonlight Tour by E-Cart or Vintage Car](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49731473/b9c85d80-b781-44d8-a6e7-b627d25f7aea.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Public or Private DC Moonlight Tour by E-Cart or Vintage Car 2h 9.4/10 6 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £52 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/washington-dc-moonlight-tour-by-electric-cart-or-vintage-car.a49731473.activity-details?&rid=6891&location=Silver+Spring&swp=off) ![Capitol Hill with Expert Guide](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/515115/720a0ac8-b401-4dc6-adaf-fdedee815945.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Capitol Hill with Expert Guide 2h 30m 10/10 1 verified review Free cancellation available £39 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/capitol-hill-washington-dc-private-tour-with-expert-guide.a515115.activity-details?&rid=6891&location=Silver+Spring&swp=off) ![Capitol Hill Stroll Walking Personalised Self-Guided App Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48436008/3cb67c3f-87f2-40b4-b3de-0697a6cbe2b6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Capitol Hill Stroll Walking Personalised Self-Guided App Tour 4h 2/10 1 verified review Free cancellation available £4 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-walking-tour-in-capitol-hill-stroll.a48436008.activity-details?&rid=6891&location=Silver+Spring&swp=off) ![National Mall Expedition: Personalised Self-Guided App Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47472656/6e3fcbec-686d-4489-abb7-4ffbcb4521cf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### National Mall Expedition: Personalised Self-Guided App Tour 3h 6/10 4 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £4 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/national-mall-expedition-a-2-hour-private-tour-of-dc.a47472656.activity-details?&rid=6891&location=Silver+Spring&swp=off) ![Washington DC City Guided Tour in Private Luxury Vehicle](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1348933/ef870450-ef17-40f0-9427-04fe9f46b1c6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Washington DC City Guided Tour in Private Luxury Vehicle 3h 8.6/10 4 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £94 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/washington-dc-city-guided-tour-in-private-luxury-vehicle.a1348933.activity-details?&rid=6891&location=Silver+Spring&swp=off) ![Waterfalls Adventure, A Hidden Gem In Nature](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49315338/7fc726d5-fa75-4748-b95e-a7461ea619fc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Waterfalls Adventure, A Hidden Gem In Nature 4h 10/10 1 verified review Free cancellation available £49 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/waterfalls-adventure-a-hidden-gem-in-nature.a49315338.activity-details?&rid=6891&location=Silver+Spring&swp=off) ![Washington, D.C. Day-Time City Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1247583/fbf6be2a-8043-4533-a218-9ce1f0272faa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Washington, D.C. Day-Time City Tour 4h 10/10 10 Viator reviews Free cancellation available ~~£76~~£57 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/washington-dc-4-hour-small-group-tour.a1247583.activity-details?&rid=6891&location=Silver+Spring&swp=off) ![Washington D.C Street Food Tour With A Local Guide](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49071222/e0b4fc73-dfbf-47cd-bc43-57d39f819fd2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Washington D.C Street Food Tour With A Local Guide 3h Free cancellation available £71 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/washington-d-c-street-food-tour-with-a-local-guide.a49071222.activity-details?&rid=6891&location=Silver+Spring&swp=off) ### Adventure & outdoor [See all 47 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=6891&location=Silver+Spring&filter.categories=AdventureOutdoor) ![Washington DC Monuments&History-Cherry Blossom Guided E-Cart 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Car](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49731473/b9c85d80-b781-44d8-a6e7-b627d25f7aea.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Public or Private DC Moonlight Tour by E-Cart or Vintage Car 2h 9.4/10 6 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £52 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/washington-dc-moonlight-tour-by-electric-cart-or-vintage-car.a49731473.activity-details?&rid=6891&location=Silver+Spring&swp=off) ![Washington, DC: After-Dark Monuments Tour by Electric Cart](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51660630/1cccd224-b890-4e54-8ac0-b3dc685b1031.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Washington, DC: After-Dark Monuments Tour by Electric Cart 2h Free cancellation available £41 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/washington-dc-after-dark-monuments-tour-by-electric-cart.a51660630.activity-details?&rid=6891&location=Silver+Spring&swp=off) ![Waterfalls Adventure, A Hidden Gem In Nature](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49315338/7fc726d5-fa75-4748-b95e-a7461ea619fc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Waterfalls Adventure, A Hidden Gem In Nature 4h 10/10 1 verified review Free cancellation available £49 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/waterfalls-adventure-a-hidden-gem-in-nature.a49315338.activity-details?&rid=6891&location=Silver+Spring&swp=off) ![Washington DC Memorials & History Guided Minibus Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51061593/f4a2c30b-8624-4273-947d-3097145946a2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Washington DC Memorials & History Guided Minibus Tour 2h Free cancellation available £45 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/washington-dc-memorials-guided-small-group-minibus-tour.a51061593.activity-details?&rid=6891&location=Silver+Spring&swp=off) ![Washington DC: Small-Group Vintage Cart Monuments Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51596251/31ba9101-72be-4d65-86d8-c563c66fbdcb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Washington DC: Small-Group Vintage Cart Monuments Tour 2h Free cancellation available £41 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/washington-dc-small-group-vintage-cart-monuments-tour.a51596251.activity-details?&rid=6891&location=Silver+Spring&swp=off) ![Washington DC Monument's Cherry Blossom Guided E-Cart Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50950851/9ad52710-4e37-4152-bd1f-017a34547404.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Washington DC Monument's Cherry Blossom Guided E-Cart Tour 2h Free cancellation available £52 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/washington-dc-cherry-blossom-guided-e-cart-tour.a50950851.activity-details?&rid=6891&location=Silver+Spring&swp=off) ![Marrakech Private Atlas Mountains and Ourika valley Day Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51494093/b2ad4198-288c-45d0-a05d-c0269d3d569d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Marrakech Private Atlas Mountains and Ourika valley Day Tour 7h Free cancellation available £78 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/marrakech-private-atlas-mountains-and-ourika-valley-day-tour.a51494093.activity-details?&rid=6891&location=Silver+Spring&swp=off) ![Washington DC:Guided Monuments&Cherry Blossom Tour by E-Cart](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51971532/38a1418a-d14f-48eb-bf22-d16bd69ef02a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Washington DC:Guided Monuments&Cherry Blossom Tour by E-Cart 2h 6.4/10 5 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available £52 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/washington-dc-guided-monuments-and-history-tour-by-e-cart.a51971532.activity-details?&rid=6891&location=Silver+Spring&swp=off) ### Food, drink & nightlife [See all 31 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=6891&location=Silver+Spring&filter.categories=FoodDrinkNightlife) ![Dining at Hard Rock Cafe Washington DC](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/438567/b0ea1086-3cde-4544-9517-5c5b6773f7df.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Dining at Hard Rock Cafe Washington DC 2h 6/10 11 verified reviews Free cancellation available £30 includes taxes & fees per traveller [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/dining-at-hard-rock-cafe-washington-dc.a438567.activity-details?&rid=6891&location=Silver+Spring&swp=off) ![Tea Around Town: High Tea Experience and Tour of Washington DC](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49594450/6bd890e8-6c0f-4801-8ce3-d3e00dd0f609.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Tea Around Town: High Tea Experience and Tour of Washington DC 1h 30m 7.4/10 3 verified reviews £64 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/tea-around-town-a-tasting-tour-of-washington-d-c.a49594450.activity-details?&rid=6891&location=Silver+Spring&swp=off) ![Sweet and Savoury Scandalous White House Walking Food Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48880042/3eb1a499-b341-4adc-8c30-f1fd09c50196.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Sweet and Savoury Scandalous White House Walking Food Tour 2h 10/10 3 verified reviews Free cancellation available £45 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/sweet-and-savoury-scandalous-white-house-walking-food-tour.a48880042.activity-details?&rid=6891&location=Silver+Spring&swp=off) ![Boat Tour & Sunset Cruise DC](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48009118/b5dfd49a-3aab-46bb-ad9b-08616f68f3e2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Boat Tour & Sunset Cruise DC 2h 10/10 1 GetYourGuide review Free cancellation available £113 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/boat-tour-sunset-cruise-washington-dc.a48009118.activity-details?&rid=6891&location=Silver+Spring&swp=off) ![Cooking or Baking Lesson with a Maryland Local Karen in her Home](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48752168/05aac423-d96d-42fc-a124-f5fa2c5b080d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Cooking or Baking Lesson with a Maryland Local Karen in her Home 3h Free cancellation available £80 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/cooking-or-baking-lesson-with-a-maryland-local-karen-in-her-home.a48752168.activity-details?&rid=6891&location=Silver+Spring&swp=off) ![Washington, DC: Potomac River Yacht Cruise with Open Bar](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/52012231/c5e6d094-f115-4d17-a04a-4bcd9372fc7f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Washington, DC: Potomac River Yacht Cruise with Open Bar 2h 10/10 1 GetYourGuide review Free cancellation available £50 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/washington-dc-potomac-river-yacht-cruise-with-open-bar.a52012231.activity-details?&rid=6891&location=Silver+Spring&swp=off) ![Washington DC - City centre: 1-Hour Escape Room Adventure](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48173595/74f2ea9a-c55e-4ad7-a196-6ac5452935df.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Washington DC - City centre: 1-Hour Escape Room Adventure 1h Free cancellation available £32 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/washington-dc-city-centre-1-hour-escape-room-adventure.a48173595.activity-details?&rid=6891&location=Silver+Spring&swp=off) ![Acquired Taste Food Tour in Georgetown](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47253557/eb840486-2a95-42f9-9ab2-276c9b86a47c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Acquired Taste Food Tour in Georgetown 2h 10/10 10 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £72 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/acquired-taste-food-tour-in-georgetown.a47253557.activity-details?&rid=6891&location=Silver+Spring&swp=off) ![Washington DC Donut and History Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44890220/19333053-4ea3-4d51-a04a-25cef57b2f5c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Washington DC Donut and History Walking Tour 2h 9.8/10 82 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £53 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/washington-dc-delicious-donut-adventure-by-underground-donut-tour.a44890220.activity-details?&rid=6891&location=Silver+Spring&swp=off) ![Gastronomic Georgetown Walking Food Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45269334/b9c571e0-83f9-4a33-99fd-fcaf7bc728d2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Gastronomic Georgetown Walking Food Tour 3h 30m 9.6/10 219 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £63 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/gastronomic-georgetown-food-tour.a45269334.activity-details?&rid=6891&location=Silver+Spring&swp=off) ### Holiday & seasonal tours [See all 10 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=6891&location=Silver+Spring&filter.categories=HolidaySeasonalTours) ![Boat Tour & Sunset Cruise DC](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48009118/b5dfd49a-3aab-46bb-ad9b-08616f68f3e2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Boat Tour & Sunset Cruise DC 2h 10/10 1 GetYourGuide review Free cancellation available £113 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/boat-tour-sunset-cruise-washington-dc.a48009118.activity-details?&rid=6891&location=Silver+Spring&swp=off) ![Washington, DC: Potomac River Yacht Cruise with Open Bar](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/52012231/c5e6d094-f115-4d17-a04a-4bcd9372fc7f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Washington, DC: Potomac River Yacht Cruise with Open Bar 2h 10/10 1 GetYourGuide review Free cancellation available £50 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/washington-dc-potomac-river-yacht-cruise-with-open-bar.a52012231.activity-details?&rid=6891&location=Silver+Spring&swp=off) ![Washington D.C.: The Ghosts of Washington D.C. Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44630142/72b8a397-77e2-4617-b33d-438821729cde.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Washington D.C.: The Ghosts of Washington D.C. Walking Tour 1h 30m 10/10 4 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available £23 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/washington-d-c-the-ghosts-of-washington-d-c-walking-tour.a44630142.activity-details?&rid=6891&location=Silver+Spring&swp=off) ![Dreaded Dead Descent of the District: DC Ghost Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4558090/98aa1245-2931-4b21-bb42-5cf227e42116.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Dreaded Dead Descent of the District: DC Ghost Tour 1h+ 8.4/10 96 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available £27 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/washington-dc-ghosts-and-spirits-haunted-walking-tour.a4558090.activity-details?&rid=6891&location=Silver+Spring&swp=off) ![Washington DC: Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44633879/7bf1cfca-063f-4c47-ba94-5d0bbc8e344f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Washington DC: Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl 2h 8.8/10 30 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available £23 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/washington-dc-ghosts-boos-and-booze-haunted-pub-crawl.a44633879.activity-details?&rid=6891&location=Silver+Spring&swp=off) ![Washington D.C.: Dark Nights in D.C. Ghost Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44638046/89566f16-67d9-46d7-a7d7-17ba22efde28.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Washington D.C.: Dark Nights in D.C. Ghost Tour 1h 30m 9.2/10 17 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available £26 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/washington-d-c-dark-nights-in-d-c-ghost-tour.a44638046.activity-details?&rid=6891&location=Silver+Spring&swp=off) ![Private Photoshoot Outside the White House & Supreme Court](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47459551/477d7d79-8a98-4985-a282-4259bd1b00b7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Photoshoot Outside the White House & Supreme Court 30m+ Free cancellation available £208 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-photoshoot-outside-the-white-house-supreme-court.a47459551.activity-details?&rid=6891&location=Silver+Spring&swp=off) ![Alexandria Haunted Booze and Boos Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51320220/476eaad7-fd88-4fd3-9ad6-f099e406ba4b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Alexandria Haunted Booze and Boos Tour 2h 30m Free cancellation available £24 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/alexandria-haunted-booze-and-boos-tour.a51320220.activity-details?&rid=6891&location=Silver+Spring&swp=off) ![Washington, DC: Potomac River Yacht Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/52349301/de52ec5e-d9bd-4a16-8e09-8009572af8c3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Washington, DC: Potomac River Yacht Cruise 3h Free cancellation available £151 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/washington-dc-potomac-river-yacht-cruise.a52349301.activity-details?&rid=6891&location=Silver+Spring&swp=off) ![Private Tour of Arlington DC National Cemetery with Hotel Pickup](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50736952/4f4bfda6-35a3-4f55-bf83-66aebb89df9a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Tour of Arlington DC National Cemetery with Hotel Pickup 4h Free cancellation available £339 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-tour-of-arlington-dc-national-cemetery-with-hotel-pickup.a50736952.activity-details?&rid=6891&location=Silver+Spring&swp=off) ## Recommended things to do in Silver Spring | Number of things to do | 539 | | ------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Private Dupont Circle Walking: Personalised Self-Guided App Tour](/things-to-do/private-dupont-circle-walking-tour.a47574401.activity-details): £4 | | Top 5 things to do | [Washington DC Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour](/things-to-do/washington-dc-hop-on-hop-off-bus-tour.a278055.activity-details)[Washington DC Hop On-Off Trolley Tour](/things-to-do/washington-dc-hop-on-off-trolley-tour.a169282.activity-details)[Washington DC Monuments & Highlights: Small-Group Electric Cart Tour](/things-to-do/washington-by-day-small-group-sightseeing-tour-via-electric-vehicle.a258076.activity-details)[Arlington National Cemetery Hop-On Hop-Off Tour](/things-to-do/arlington-national-cemetery-tour.a252395.activity-details)[DC at Dusk Night Tour](/things-to-do/dc-at-dusk-night-tour.a262417.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | [Washington DC Monuments & Highlights: Small-Group Electric Cart Tour](/things-to-do/washington-by-day-small-group-sightseeing-tour-via-electric-vehicle.a258076.activity-details)[DC at Dusk Night Tour](/things-to-do/dc-at-dusk-night-tour.a262417.activity-details)[Night Tour: 10+ Monuments, Cherry Blossom, National Mall, Tickets](/things-to-do/night-monuments-tour-with-8-stops-and-admission-ticket-upgrades.a1213008.activity-details)[Washington Wizards Basketball Game at Capital One Arena](/things-to-do/washington-wizards-basketball-game-at-capital-one-arena.a47588451.activity-details)[Smithsonian Natural History with Expert Guide](/things-to-do/smithsonian-natural-history-with-expert-guide.a514522.activity-details) | | With kids | [Washington DC Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour](/things-to-do/washington-dc-hop-on-hop-off-bus-tour.a278055.activity-details)[Washington DC Hop On-Off Trolley Tour](/things-to-do/washington-dc-hop-on-off-trolley-tour.a169282.activity-details)[Washington DC Monuments & Highlights: Small-Group Electric Cart Tour](/things-to-do/washington-by-day-small-group-sightseeing-tour-via-electric-vehicle.a258076.activity-details)[Arlington National Cemetery Hop-On Hop-Off Tour](/things-to-do/arlington-national-cemetery-tour.a252395.activity-details)[DC at Dusk Night Tour](/things-to-do/dc-at-dusk-night-tour.a262417.activity-details) | ## What to do in Silver Spring --- ### Popular places to visit ![Brookside Gardens Landscape in Maryland USA](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532662210/c74ffe1e-212a-44da-be7f-c25adefc1939.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Brookside Gardens Explore the great outdoors at Brookside Gardens, a lovely green space in Wheaton. Experience the area's lively festivals and great live music. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Brookside-Gardens-Silver-Spring.d553248621532662210.Attraction) ![Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Station](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6283506/cc1a44a1-70b2-4bb6-8231-f1dc9fb25cb2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Baltimore-Ohio-Railroad-Station-Downtown-Silver-Spring.d6283506.Attraction) #### Holy Cross Hospital If Holy Cross Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Forest Glen. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Holy-Cross-Hospital-Silver-Spring.d553248621561214655.Attraction) #### 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 fascinating museums and lively festivals. [](https://expedia.co.uk/DCI-World-Headquarters-Downtown-Silver-Spring.d6283255.Attraction) #### National Museum of Health and Medicine You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at National Museum of Health and Medicine during your trip to Silver Spring. Discover the area's lively festivals and notable monuments. [](https://expedia.co.uk/National-Museum-Of-Health-And-Medicine-Northwest.d6068537.Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ellsworth-Place-Downtown-Silver-Spring.d553248634851361073.Attraction) #### 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 shops. [](https://expedia.co.uk/AFI-Silver-Theatre-Downtown-Silver-Spring.d6283250.Attraction) #### Gateway to NOAA You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Gateway to NOAA during your trip to Silver Spring. Discover the area's lively festivals and notable monuments. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Gateway-To-NOAA-Downtown-Silver-Spring.d553248621561879659.Attraction) #### Ovid Hazen Wells Carousel Enjoy an outing to Ovid Hazen Wells Carousel during your stay in Wheaton. Amble around the area's gardens or visit its shops. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ovid-Hazen-Wells-Carousel-Silver-Spring.d895447030976118784.Attraction) ### Explore areas of Silver Spring ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Woodmoor When in Woodmoor, you can plan a visit to Ellsworth Place and AFI Silver Theatre, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/College-Park-Woodmoor.dx553248635976479058) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Old Salem Village While Old Salem Village may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Brookside Gardens and Olney Theatre Center. [](https://expedia.co.uk/College-Park-Old-Salem-Village.dx553248635975850093) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Day trip destinations from Silver Spring ![Washington](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/503260/51bdb311-1ca7-4560-b12e-6e1c39dd4c09.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Washington ![Traditional steel and wooden bridge over the river, Laurel, MD, USA](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/8549/17580e75-3050-46bd-8fa7-3d5a934bdfd5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Laurel ![Bethesda](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6057493/829dfc0f-0d56-4410-9212-22ecd0c7e460.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Bethesda ![College Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6075470/e09f9451-81c1-446c-870b-3f82de3739f4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### College Park ![Spires of the Washington DC Mormon Temple in Kensington, Marylan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000440685/eb8d1e03-522a-4285-a3d1-dea2be4ee05d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Kensington ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Silver Spring worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in Silver Spring? ### What is the top tourist attraction in Silver Spring? ### Is three days enough to stay in Silver Spring? ### Is Silver Spring a walkable city? ### What are some activities to do in Silver Spring with kids? > - [Washington DC Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/washington-dc-hop-on-hop-off-bus-tour.a278055.activity-details) > - [Washington DC Hop On-Off Trolley Tour](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/washington-dc-hop-on-off-trolley-tour.a169282.activity-details) > - [Washington DC Monuments & Highlights: Small-Group Electric Cart Tour](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/washington-by-day-small-group-sightseeing-tour-via-electric-vehicle.a258076.activity-details) > - [Arlington National Cemetery Hop-On Hop-Off Tour](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/arlington-national-cemetery-tour.a252395.activity-details) > - [DC at Dusk Night Tour](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/dc-at-dusk-night-tour.a262417.activity-details) ### What to do in Silver Spring for adults? ### Are there free things to do in Silver Spring?