Silver Spring Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Silver Spring
Enjoy a concert or art-house film at this community’s entertainment venues, see an old train station and learn about a friendly homeless man.

Silver Spring has an important business district, a range of shopping options and broad green spaces. Its charming downtown area showcases historic institutions and monuments. Stroll through the town center for a sense of local culture and history.

Among the town’s intriguing vestiges is the Silver Spring Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Station. Sit in the preserved 1940s waiting room, which has its original fluorescent lights. Watch modern trains roll by from the bench on the canopied platform. Capture photos of the redbrick façade and appreciate the Colonial Revival design of the structure, a short walk from its modern-day version, Silver Spring Station.

The town center has several entertainment venues, including AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center. Watch an art-house film, see an old classic or attend a film festival in this culture center. Visit the adjacent Fillmore Silver Spring, recognizable by its iconic neon lights, for a great range of shows. Such celebrities as Kesha, Blue October and Hanson have graced the stage of this 2,000-person-capacity venue.

For a change of theme, encounter the business behemoths of Silver Spring. The highlight is One Discovery Place, the home of Discovery Channel, among other brands. Snap photos of the iconic Discovery sign atop the tower.

Inspect the Mayor of Silver Spring statue beside the imposing central business district. This bronze bust of homeless man Norman Lane is a reminder of the town’s friendly and personal tone. Note that the settlement takes its name from a spring flecked with glittering mica discovered in 1840.

Find the town in the southern part of Montgomery County in Maryland. Drive north from the center of Washington D.C. for 6 miles (10 kilometers) to get here or take the Red metro line to the Silver Spring Metrorail Station. If you don’t have a car, get around the area by bus or rent a bicycle.

Silver Spring is an entertainment hub with historic attractions and a significant business district.

Where to stay in Silver Spring

Silver Spring

Downtown Silver Spring

4.5/5(3 area reviews)

While you're in Downtown Silver Spring, take in top sights like AFI Silver Theatre and jump on the metro at Silver Spring Station to see more of the city.

Downtown Silver Spring
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Woodmoor

When in Woodmoor, you can plan a visit to AFI Silver Theatre and Mayor of Silver Spring, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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Old Salem Village

While Old Salem Village may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Brookside Gardens and Gardens Ice House.

Old Salem Village
Hotel Silver Spring
Hotel Silver Spring
3.5 out of 5
8727 Colesville Rd, Silver Spring, MD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ₹8,705 per night from 31 May to 1 Jun
₹8,705
per night
31 May - 1 Jun
Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews.
7/10 Good! (1,006 reviews)
"The staff was friendly and helpful and the area around the Hotel was nice and safe."

Reviewed on 8 May 2024

Hotel Silver Spring
Washington Plaza Hotel
Washington Plaza Hotel
4 out of 5
10 Thomas Circle NW, Washington, DC
The price is ₹9,936 per night from 27 May to 28 May
₹9,936
per night
27 May - 28 May
Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews.
8.6/10 Excellent! (3,225 reviews)
10/10
"It is very safe place and clean room. Service is also very good."

Reviewed on 10 May 2024

Washington Plaza Hotel
Capital Hilton
Capital Hilton
4 out of 5
1001 16th St NW, Washington, DC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ₹13,002 per night from 31 May to 1 Jun
₹13,002
per night
31 May - 1 Jun
Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews.
8/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
Girls weekend
"The location was fabulous, a couple blocks from the Whitehouse, we had monuments, museums, and restaurants at our finger tips. The hotel was clean, the room was spacious, and the staff was friendly. We walked everywhere and had a blast."

Reviewed on 8 May 2024

Capital Hilton
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Holiday Inn Washington Capitol - Natl Mall, an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Washington Capitol - Natl Mall, an IHG Hotel
3 out of 5
550 C St SW, Washington, DC
Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews.
8.2/10 Very Good! (3,695 reviews)
"The staff was very friendly and helpful. The location was great - just a couple of blocks from the Mall. It was great to have a Starbucks in the lobby. Rooms were ok, not dirty but just a bit outdated. Beds were very hard and uncomfortable. Overall, a pretty good stay."

Reviewed on 9 May 2024

Holiday Inn Washington Capitol - Natl Mall, an IHG Hotel
Embassy Suites by Hilton Washington D.C. – Convention Center
Embassy Suites by Hilton Washington D.C. – Convention Center
3.5 out of 5
900 10th St NW, Washington, DC
Enjoy free breakfast, a 24-hour fitness centre and Wi-Fi (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their reviews.
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,908 reviews)
"Centrally located and the perfect place to stay if you like to shop. Breakfast is free and made to order omelets with a huge buffet. Two free drinks and munchies in the restaurant in the evening. Service was amazing and the staff is friendly and helpful’"

Reviewed on 8 May 2024

Embassy Suites by Hilton Washington D.C. – Convention Center
The Dupont Circle Hotel
The Dupont Circle Hotel
4.5 out of 5
1500 New Hampshire Ave Nw, Washington, DC
Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their reviews.
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,207 reviews)
Amazing Staff!
"Everything was phenomenal except for the shower. It has a strange half door and extremely high pressure that causes water to shoot out of the shower amd onto the bathroom floor. The staff was all extremely accomdating and helpful. Amazing staff!!"

Reviewed on 9 May 2024

The Dupont Circle Hotel
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