Find Silver Spring motels from $61

Because you’ll save on your room price, you can enjoy more of what Silver Spring has to offer. In the larger area, favorite places to visit include White House, National Mall, and Smithsonian’s National Zoo.

At many motels, you’re likely to find free parking and an outdoor pool. When you stay at a motel property, you’ll often have access to your room directly from the parking lot. In the U.S., motels became more commonplace after World War II with the popularity of car travel and road trip vacations, peaking in the mid-1960s with more than 60,000 properties.

Travelodge by Wyndham Silver Spring: Stay within a 10-minute drive of Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Walter E. Washington Convention Center. Enjoy access to the 24-hour front desk, and freebies including WiFi and parking. Days Inn by Wyndham Silver Spring: Free WiFi, free parking, and a computer station are available during your stay. It’s located within a 10-minute drive of Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Catholic University of America.

Take time to check out the acclaimed theater scene and enjoy the top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area while you’re sightseeing. People who’ve visited Silver Spring have good things to say about its shops, live music, and festivals. Favorite places in and around Silver Spring include White House, National Mall, and Smithsonian’s National Zoo. These are some of the parks and outdoorsy places: Brookside Gardens, Patuxent River, and Miniature Train and Carousel at Wheaton Regional Park. You’ll find these family-friendly sights in the area: National Museum of Health and Medicine, Smithsonian Institution, and National Air and Space Museum.

Weather can make or break a roadtrip, so we’ve gathered some data about year-round temperatures in Silver Spring to help you plan yours. The hottest months are usually July and August with an average temp of 75°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 39°F. Average annual precipitation for Silver Spring is 52 inches.

We’ve gathered some information about getting around Silver Spring to help you navigate your stay: Fly into College Park, MD (CGS), which is located 5.7 mi (9.3 km) away from the city center. Otherwise, you can search for flights to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), which is 10.2 mi (16.4 km) away. Nearby metro stations include Silver Spring Station, Forest Glen Station, and Wheaton Station.