Silver Spring, MD

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Silver Spring
Silver Spring
Silver Spring
Silver Spring
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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(279 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 Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Station, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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Old Salem Village

When in Old Salem Village, you can plan a visit to Brookside Gardens and Olney Theatre Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Old Salem Village
Washington Plaza Hotel
Washington Plaza Hotel
4 out of 5
10 Thomas Circle NW, Washington, DC
$109 nightly
The price is $126 total per night from Jul 20 to Jul 21
$126 total
Jul 20 - Jul 21
Total includes taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Washington. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (4,444 reviews)
"Good location, great staff. Thought bathroom set up ( shower, no counter top for sink) needs upgrades"

Reviewed on Jul 10, 2025

Washington Plaza Hotel
Omni Shoreham Hotel
Omni Shoreham Hotel
4 out of 5
2500 Calvert St Nw, Washington, DC
$144 nightly
The price is $168 total per night from Jul 19 to Jul 20
$168 total
Jul 19 - Jul 20
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Washington. Enjoy an outdoor pool, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,978 reviews)
"Loved the pool"

Reviewed on Jul 11, 2025

Omni Shoreham Hotel
Hamilton Hotel Washington DC
Hamilton Hotel Washington DC
4 out of 5
1001 14th St NW, Washington, DC
$158 nightly
The price is $179 total per night from Aug 4 to Aug 5
$179 total
Aug 4 - Aug 5
Total includes taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Washington. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the restaurant and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,474 reviews)
"The property offered a location with proximity to all major DC sites and convenient access to a nearby metro. Additionally, the water filling station in the lobby provided much needed hydration for our family during the summer weather. The staff were always courteous and helpful even while tending ..."

Reviewed on Jul 10, 2025

Hamilton Hotel Washington DC
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
KING-SIZE BED in Master Bedroom & TWO SLEEP SOFAS IN BDRM 2 - SUITE 69.
KING-SIZE BED in Master Bedroom & TWO SLEEP SOFAS IN BDRM 2 - SUITE 69.
2 out of 5
Silver Spring
Stay at this vacation home in Silver Spring. Enjoy a fitness center, laundry facilities, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Smithsonian's National Zoo ...
10/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
Really great stay
"Nice place, really enjoyed my time"

Reviewed on Jun 25, 2025

KING-SIZE BED in Master Bedroom & TWO SLEEP SOFAS IN BDRM 2 - SUITE 69.
Glover Park - Georgetown
Glover Park - Georgetown
4 out of 5
Washington
Stay at this aparthotel in Washington. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,492 reviews)
"Hi! We enjoyed our stay at Glover Park! The room was surprisingly spacious with a beautiful view of the Washington Monument, the Capital, etc. Comfortable bed, clean, nice woman at the front desk. There's a restaurant with an outdoor covered patio, but we didn't try it. However, it seemed to be very ..."

Reviewed on Jul 4, 2025

Glover Park - Georgetown
The Dupont Circle Hotel
The Dupont Circle Hotel
4.5 out of 5
1500 New Hampshire Ave Nw, Washington, DC
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Washington. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,661 reviews)
"Heated floors and robes in the shower"

Reviewed on Jul 8, 2025

The Dupont Circle Hotel
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Reviews of Silver Spring

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Top Destination
5 - Excellent
173
5 - Excellent 36%
4 - Good
211
4 - Good 44%
3 - Okay
67
3 - Okay 14%
2 - Disappointing
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2 - Disappointing 2%
1 - Terrible
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1 - Terrible 3%

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Maybe a parking garage on site. Traveling with a Uhaul definitely made looking for parking very interesting.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

After the hotel, we booked it out of there as fast as we could!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

The area has greatly improved but the white large lights on one or 2 of the buildings in the shopping area that had no car traffic was too bright and garish

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

It seems nice but I am just passing thru

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Lots of shopping options. Hotel just needs a refresh. One elevator was broken. Cookies were a nice touch.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Quiet and Friendly

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