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 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 great live music.
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 notable monuments.
Regal Majestic
You can take time to visit Regal Majestic during your travels to Silver Spring.
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 shops.
Activities
Full Day: City Tour with 10 Stops, Boat Cruise, Admission Tickets
One day tour Washington & Philadelphia from New York
No-Wait Washington Monument Direct Entry Tickets & Guidebook
See DC In A Day: Guided Small Group Ultimate Day Tour
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
Rips in carpet in room. Beds a little worn. Phone in room didn’t work. Staff very friendly. Restaurant very good food. Cleanliness good.
Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025
Hilton Garden Inn Washington DC/U.S. Capitol
The beds were super comfortable, the double queen bed rooms were the perfect size for myself and two children. The location is super convenient especially with restaurants and convenience stores just steps away. Check in was quick and simple. It’s also walking distance to union station and convenient ...
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025
Hamilton Hotel Washington DC
Beautiful and comfortable hotel.
Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025
Salamander Washington DC
Everything was great!! Clean, staff, location, grounds…. All were great! Thank you!
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025
Generator Hotel Washington DC
Room was nice. Odd how much they charge you for miscellaneous things that I thought should have been included. Otherwise good. Nice view.
Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025
Fairfield Inn by Marriott Washington D.C.
Good
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025
Check Downtown Silver Spring hotel availability
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.
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 United States Capitol.
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 K Street or World Bank, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Farragut North Station or Farragut West Station.
Downtown Washington D.C.
Known for its fascinating museums and important monuments, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Washington D.C.. Check out top attractions like Smithsonian Institution and National Museum of Women in the Arts, and jump on the metro at McPherson Sq. Station or Center Station to see more of the city.
