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.
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.
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.
AFI Silver Theatre
You can enjoy a show at AFI Silver Theatre during your trip to Silver Spring. Discover the area's great live music and shops.
Gateway to NOAA
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Gateway to NOAA during your travels in 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 when you stop by Mayor of Silver Spring. Experience the area's great live music and acclaimed theater scene.
Things to do
One day tour Washington & Philadelphia from New York
Smithsonian Natural History with Expert Guide
Ghosts of Georgetown & The Exorcist Steps Walking Tour
Washington Capitals Ice Hockey Game at Capital One Arena
Top hotels in Downtown Silver Spring
Doubletree by Hilton Washington DC Silver Spring
Very enjoyable
Reviewed on Mar 24, 2026
Washington Plaza Hotel
It was a nice hotel in a centrally located area and budget friendly!
Reviewed on Mar 24, 2026
Hamilton Hotel Washington DC
All good
Reviewed on Mar 24, 2026
Crowne Plaza College Park - Washington DC by IHG
Clean room, great staff, amazing room and view. Only issue was with the location being 20-25 mins away from city and the bar who over charged $125 for 4 shots of whiskey and 1 Espresso Martini. She did try to make the bill for 25 mins and finally charged $125. I dont know in what world they would ...
Reviewed on Mar 25, 2026
Arlo Washington DC
Really enjoyed our stay!
Reviewed on Mar 26, 2026
Sheraton Pentagon City Hotel
Stayed here for my birthday and got upgraded to a suite. Staff was super friendly and helpful with any questions I had. So many things to do with DC only being minutes away.
Reviewed on Mar 25, 2026
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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. Smithsonian Institution 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.
