Downtown Silver Spring
Washington
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.
Ellsworth Place
During your trip to Silver Spring, you can do some window-shopping at Ellsworth Place. Experience the area's fascinating museums and acclaimed theater scene.
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.
AFI Silver Theatre
You can enjoy a show at AFI Silver Theatre during your trip to Silver Spring. Discover the area's lively festivals and notable monuments.
Gateway to NOAA
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Gateway to NOAA during your travels in Silver Spring. Discover the area's fascinating museums and shops.
Mayor of Silver Spring
You can find out about the history of Silver Spring when you stop by Mayor of Silver Spring. Experience the area's great live music and lively festivals.
Things to do
Washington DC Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Washington DC Hop On-Off Trolley Tour
Washington DC Monuments & Highlights: Small-Group Electric Cart Tour
DC Night Tour: 10+ National Mall Monuments, Entry Ticket Upgrades
Arlington National Cemetery Hop-On Hop-Off Tour
DC in a Day: 10+ Monuments, Boat Cruise, National Mall, Tickets
Top hotels in Downtown Silver Spring
Washington Plaza Hotel
Great property, conveniently located, friendly staff and appreciated the parking garage
Reviewed on May 10, 2026
Crowne Plaza College Park - Washington DC by IHG
Breakfast was fresh. Great service
Reviewed on May 9, 2026
Omni Shoreham Hotel
Usually this hotel is top notch. However this time there was dust on the tv base, dirt in the corner of the bathroom. Also our room was laid out poorly. The tv didn’t face the bed or the chair. Weird!
Reviewed on May 9, 2026
Hamilton Hotel Washington DC
Roomcast didn’t work
Reviewed on May 9, 2026
The Watermark Hotel
WaterMark Hotel is Hands Down the best hotel I've stayed in. The service the cleanliness the attention just great. Definitely will be coming back
Reviewed on May 10, 2026
Harborside Hotel
Very neat, clean rooms. Parking was easy to find. Not far from food and shopping.
Reviewed on May 9, 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 catch a ride at Shaw Station.
Northeast
You might enjoy the monuments while in Northeast. Union Station Shopping Center is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Rhode Island Ave. Station or Brookland-CUA Station to see more of the city.
Logan Circle
Logan Circle is known for its popular shops, and with sights like Studio Theatre and Mary McLeod Bethune Council House, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Washington.
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 the city at Farragut North Station or Farragut West Station.
