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 fascinating museums and lively festivals.
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.
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.
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.
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 acclaimed theatre scene.
Things to do
Washington DC Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
DC Night Tour with 10+ Monuments, Cherry Blossoms, Tidal Basin
Washington DC Monuments & Highlights: Small-Group Electric Cart Tour
DC Monuments Night Tour with 10+ Stops, Cherry Blossoms, Tickets
Arlington National Cemetery Hop-On Hop-Off Tour
Washington DC Hop On-Off Trolley Tour
Top hotels in Downtown Silver Spring
Doubletree by Hilton Washington DC Silver Spring
The rooms were comfortable and basic amenities were provided which leads to a functional feel vs elegance. The staff was by far the best part of the stay. From the time I checked in until my departure I have nothing but good things to say about the staff. The restaurant and bar Mica was spacious ...
Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026
Washington Plaza Hotel
Great hotel
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
Hamilton Hotel Washington DC
The Hamilton Hotel in Washington D.C. provides a reliable and remarkably clean stay in an unbeatable downtown location. While the lobby feels grand and sophisticated, the guest rooms are definitely showing their age and could use a modern refresh. Despite the outdated decor and older fixtures, the ...
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
Arlo Washington DC
Loved our stay at the Arlo Washington DC. Large, modern and clean room with good amenities including a small cooler, coffee machine, hangers and sockets by the bed. Steamer and hairdryer in the room, and bathroom also modern and clean with lovely toiletries. Big TV and an alarm clock and air conditioning ...
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
Crowne Plaza College Park - Washington DC by IHG
Room was spacious and clean. Staff was nice as well.
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
Sheraton Pentagon City Hotel
Property was okay. Very dated.
Reviewed on 21 Mar 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 Smithsonian Institution.
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.
