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 great live music and fascinating museums.
Ellsworth Place
During your trip to Silver Spring, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Ellsworth Place. Experience the area's lively festivals and fascinating museums.
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.
Activities
National Mall Tour with 10+ Stops, Boat Cruise, Entry Tickets
One day tour Washington & Philadelphia from New York
No-Wait Washington Monument Direct Entry Tickets & Guidebook
Night of Lincoln Assassination: from White House to Ford Theatre
Washington DC Icons at Night: Small Group & Eco-Friendly Electric Cart Tour
Our pick of the best Downtown Silver Spring Hotel Deals
Washington Plaza Hotel
Great Value and great location
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
Hamilton Hotel Washington DC
Staff was great, room was great.
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
citizenM Washington DC NoMa
It was a nice place, with
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
Fairfield Inn by Marriott Washington D.C.
The room was clean, the staff were welcoming and the location was prime to get to echostage.
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Hotel Washington
Superb! Location, location, location! Great service, customer service...the VUI burger is to die for! Staff was amazing. Only mention is maybe turn the lobby music down just a tad, and please play soothing elevator music...ubeat pop is a little much. Perfect
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Arlo Washington DC
The hotel itself was great. Staff was courteous and helpful. This is about two blocks from the Capital One Arena, making it a great place to stay for an event if you are from out of town. The restaurant had good food
Reviewed on 5 Feb 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 Capital One Arena, 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.
