Downtown Silver Spring Travel Guide
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.
National Mall
Washington’s famous strip is teeming with American history in each and every monument and museum that you’ll see.
White House
Explore the home and workplace of the president of the United States. See entertainment areas and state rooms and learn about the history of this famous building.
Arlington National Cemetery
A beautiful and vast space, America's most famous military cemetery is a fitting tribute to the nation’s fallen heroes.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian Institution is a popular museum in Washington with a rich history. Discover the area's fascinating museums and shops.
United States Capitol
Sitting on top of Capitol Hill is a Washington landmark that’s been the home of American democracy for more than 200 years.
Top hotels in Downtown Silver Spring
Washington Plaza Hotel
Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025
Hamilton Hotel Washington DC
Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025
citizenM Washington DC Capitol
Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025
YOTEL Washington DC
Reviewed on 2 Oct 2025
Hotel Arboretum
Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025
State Plaza Hotel
Reviewed on 1 Oct 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 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.
NoMa
While you're in NoMa, take in top sights like Smithsonian Institution 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.
Downtown Silver Spring Travel Guide
- DCI World Headquarters
- Mayor of Silver Spring
- National Mall
- White House
- MGM National Harbor Casino
- Arlington National Cemetery
- United States Capitol
- University of Maryland
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Smithsonian's National Zoo
- Georgetown University
- Washington Monument
- National Museum of Natural History
- Six Flags America
- Merriweather Post Pavilion
