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 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.
Regal Majestic
You can take time to visit Regal Majestic during your travels to Silver Spring.
Things to do
No-Wait Washington Monument Direct Entry Tickets & Guidebook
US Capitol & Library of Congress Tour with Supreme Court, Senate
Ghosts of Georgetown & The Exorcist Steps Walking Tour
Washington DC Small-Group Sightseeing Experience
U.S. Capitol and Library of Congress Tour with Rotunda & Crypts
Top hotels in Downtown Silver Spring
Washington Plaza Hotel
The staff was awesome super friendly and all smiles. Very helpful when asking for place to go in the area for dinner. The rooms were nice and bathrooms were update probably not long ago. For the money a great hotel. It was a last minute for me to book. The White House was not but a half mile walk ...
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Hamilton Hotel Washington DC
Really enjoyed our stay at the Hamilton! Staff was very helpful, room was clean and the location was outstanding! We will be back!
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
The Watermark Hotel
Love the rooms, super clean, friendly staff and good ambience!
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Arlo Washington DC
Nice rooms, good vibe, great location.
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Fairfield Inn by Marriott Washington D.C.
The location wasn't very good. The neighborhood had a lot of homeless people panhadling and abandoned buildings. The included breakfast buffet was a nice extra but there wasn't a huge selection of food and toward the end of the breakfast it could be hard to find an available table. There was plenty ...
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
The Bethesdan Hotel, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Yes the room, the hotel and the gym was great
Reviewed on 10 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 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.
