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.
AFI Silver Theatre
You can enjoy a show at AFI Silver Theatre during your stay in Silver Spring. Discover the area's fascinating museums and shops.
Gateway to NOAA
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Gateway to NOAA during your trip to Silver Spring. Discover the area's acclaimed theatre scene and notable monuments.
Ellsworth Place
During your trip to Silver Spring, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Ellsworth Place. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and great live music.
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 fascinating museums and lively festivals.
Activities

DC Monuments with River Cruise, Cherry Blossoms, Entry Tickets

Spirit of Washington D.C. Signature Lunch Cruise

African American Heritage Tour of Washington DC/Free tickets NMAAC

See DC In A Day: Guided Small Group Ultimate Day Tour

Sweet and Savory Scandalous White House walking Food Tour
Our pick of the best Downtown Silver Spring Hotel Deals

Washington Plaza Hotel
Reviewed on 18 Jul. 2025

Omni Shoreham Hotel
Reviewed on 17 Jul. 2025

Hamilton Hotel Washington DC
Reviewed on 19 Jul. 2025

Hotel Arboretum
Reviewed on 16 Jul. 2025

Crowne Plaza College Park - Washington DC by IHG
Reviewed on 19 Jul. 2025

Sheraton Pentagon City Hotel
Reviewed on 17 Jul. 2025
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.

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 National City Christian Church.

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.

NoMa
While you're in NoMa, take in top sights like Union Station Shopping Center and jump on the metro at Gallaudet U Station to see more of the city.

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.