Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Silver Spring January 2026 | Expedia.ca [Silver Spring Travel Guide](https://expedia.ca/Silver-Spring.dx6891)[Hotels in Silver Spring](https://expedia.ca/Silver-Spring-Hotels.d6891.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Silver Spring](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Silver-Spring.d6891.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Silver Spring Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Silver-Spring.d6891.Car-Rental-Guide)[Silver Spring Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Silver-Spring.d6891.Destination-Travel-Guides) # What to do in Silver Spring, MD ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Silver Spring Types of activities Where to stay [Silver Spring travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Silver-Spring.dx6891) ![Silver Spring](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/253000/253388-Silver-Spring-College.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Silver Spring](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/253000/253389-Silver-Spring-College.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Silver Spring](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/253000/253391-Silver-Spring-College.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Silver Spring](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/253000/253386-Silver-Spring-College.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Silver Spring](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/253000/253387-Silver-Spring-College.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Silver Spring Attractions Let Expedia help you experience the best that Silver Spring has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes. #### Activities and Tours Silver Spring is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Silver Spring to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind. If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights. #### Silver Spring Attractions Expedia has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions to keep you entertained. In addition to scheduling local tours, booking reservations and scoring advance event tickets, Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, all on one consolidated travel itinerary, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Silver Spring. Looking for things to do can be time consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Silver Spring attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season. --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself Members save % or more when you book activities. --- ## Recommended things to do in Silver Spring | Number of things to do | 377 | | ------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Private Audio Guided Walking Tour in Washington](/things-to-do/private-audio-guided-walking-tour-in-washington.a46100630.activity-details): CA $9 | | Top 5 things to do | [Washington DC Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour](/things-to-do/washington-dc-hop-on-hop-off-bus-tour.a278055.activity-details)[Washington DC Hop On-Off Trolley Tour](/things-to-do/washington-dc-hop-on-off-trolley-tour.a169282.activity-details)[Arlington National Cemetery Hop-On Hop-Off Tour](/things-to-do/arlington-national-cemetery-tour.a252395.activity-details)[Night Monuments Tour with 8 Stops and Admission Ticket Upgrades](/things-to-do/night-monuments-tour-with-8-stops-and-admission-ticket-upgrades.a1213008.activity-details)[DC Monuments Tour with River Cruise, Optional Entry Tickets](/things-to-do/dc-monuments-with-river-cruise-cherry-blossoms-entry-tickets.a696059.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | [Night Monuments Tour with 8 Stops and Admission Ticket Upgrades](/things-to-do/night-monuments-tour-with-8-stops-and-admission-ticket-upgrades.a1213008.activity-details)[DC at Dusk Night Tour](/things-to-do/dc-at-dusk-night-tour.a262417.activity-details)[No-Wait Washington Monument Direct Entry Tickets & Guidebook](/things-to-do/skip-the-line-washington-monument-in-dc-tickets.a48416454.activity-details)[Washington Capitals Ice Hockey Game at Capital One Arena](/things-to-do/washington-capitals-ice-hockey-game-at-capital-one-arena.a47588448.activity-details)[LEGO Discovery Centre Washington, D.C.](/things-to-do/lego-discovery-centre-washington-d-c.a46644776.activity-details) | | With kids | [Washington DC Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour](/things-to-do/washington-dc-hop-on-hop-off-bus-tour.a278055.activity-details)[Washington DC Hop On-Off Trolley Tour](/things-to-do/washington-dc-hop-on-off-trolley-tour.a169282.activity-details)[Arlington National Cemetery Hop-On Hop-Off Tour](/things-to-do/arlington-national-cemetery-tour.a252395.activity-details)[Night Monuments Tour with 8 Stops and Admission Ticket Upgrades](/things-to-do/night-monuments-tour-with-8-stops-and-admission-ticket-upgrades.a1213008.activity-details)[DC Monuments Tour with River Cruise, Optional Entry Tickets](/things-to-do/dc-monuments-with-river-cruise-cherry-blossoms-entry-tickets.a696059.activity-details) | ## What to do in Silver Spring --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Silver Spring ![Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Station](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/253000/253533-Baltimore-And-Ohio-Railroad-Station.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Baltimore-Ohio-Railroad-Station-Downtown-Silver-Spring.d6283506.Vacation-Attraction) ![Brookside Gardens](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/4251d3aba60c6d82e012f584ba984076.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Brookside Gardens Explore the great outdoors at Brookside Gardens, a lovely green space in Wheaton. Experience the area's acclaimed art scene and fascinating museums. [](https://expedia.ca/Brookside-Gardens-Silver-Spring.d553248621532662210.Vacation-Attraction) #### Holy Cross Hospital Though Holy Cross Hospital might be what brings you to town, perhaps you'll have a chance to explore more of Forest Glen while you are here. [](https://expedia.ca/Holy-Cross-Hospital-Silver-Spring.d553248621561214655.Vacation-Attraction) #### 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 great live music and fascinating museums. [](https://expedia.ca/DCI-World-Headquarters-Downtown-Silver-Spring.d6283255.Vacation-Attraction) #### Ellsworth Place During your trip to Silver Spring, you can do some window-shopping at Ellsworth Place. Experience the area's fascinating museums and lively festivals. [](https://expedia.ca/Ellsworth-Place-Downtown-Silver-Spring.d553248634851361073.Vacation-Attraction) #### AFI Silver Theatre You can enjoy a show at AFI Silver Theatre during your trip to Silver Spring. Discover the area's lively festivals and notable monuments. [](https://expedia.ca/AFI-Silver-Theatre-Downtown-Silver-Spring.d6283250.Vacation-Attraction) #### Regal Majestic You can take time to visit Regal Majestic during your travels to Silver Spring. [](https://expedia.ca/Regal-Majestic-Downtown-Silver-Spring.d941654396658704384.Vacation-Attraction) #### National Museum of Health and Medicine You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in National Museum of Health and Medicine during your travels in Silver Spring. Discover the area's great live music and shops. [](https://expedia.ca/National-Museum-Of-Health-And-Medicine-Washington.d6068537.Vacation-Attraction) #### Wheaton Regional Park Tennis Center Catch an event at Wheaton Regional Park Tennis Center during your trip to Wheaton. Amble around the area's gardens or visit its shops. [](https://expedia.ca/Wheaton-Regional-Park-Tennis-Center-Silver-Spring.d941624263103172608.Vacation-Attraction) ### Explore areas of Silver Spring ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Woodmoor When in Woodmoor, you can plan a visit to Ellsworth Place and Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Station, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area. [](https://expedia.ca/Silver-Spring-Woodmoor.dx553248635976479058) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Silver-Spring-Old-Salem-Village.dx553248635975850093) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Day trip destinations from Silver Spring ![Washington](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/471000/471633-Washington-Dc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Washington ![Strathmore Hall which includes a statue or sculpture and outdoor art](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/74000/74329-Strathmore-Arts-Center.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Rockville ![Bethesda, MD showing a garden and a house](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/135000/135561-Bethesda.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Bethesda ![Strathmore Hall which includes a statue or sculpture and outdoor art](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/74000/74329-Strathmore-Arts-Center.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### North Bethesda ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Silver Spring worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in Silver Spring? ### What is the top tourist attraction in Silver Spring? ### Is three days enough to stay in Silver Spring? ### Is Silver Spring a walkable city? ### What are some activities to do in Silver Spring with kids? > - [Washington DC Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/washington-dc-hop-on-hop-off-bus-tour.a278055.activity-details) > - [Washington DC Hop On-Off Trolley Tour](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/washington-dc-hop-on-off-trolley-tour.a169282.activity-details) > - [Arlington National Cemetery Hop-On Hop-Off Tour](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/arlington-national-cemetery-tour.a252395.activity-details) > - [Night Monuments Tour with 8 Stops and Admission Ticket Upgrades](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/night-monuments-tour-with-8-stops-and-admission-ticket-upgrades.a1213008.activity-details) > - [DC Monuments Tour with River Cruise, Optional Entry Tickets](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/dc-monuments-with-river-cruise-cherry-blossoms-entry-tickets.a696059.activity-details) ### What to do in Silver Spring for adults? ### Are there free things to do in Silver Spring? ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels and earn double points when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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