Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Silver Spring February 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://images.trvl-media.com/place/6891/045859c4-fe41-45ad-93a2-84da756b5087.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Silver Spring](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6891/045859c4-fe41-45ad-93a2-84da756b5087.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Silver Spring](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6891/bc0eacaf-89f2-4e50-bfac-2839db629616.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Silver Spring](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6891/dde97a11-7a9c-4722-9493-5707055b61c3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Silver Spring](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6891/30de3d28-e9c1-4ba1-b19e-6a3e61c4f68d.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. --- ### Most fun & popular experiences in Silver Spring ### Tours & day trips [See all 369 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=6891&location=Silver+Spring&filter.categories=ToursDayTrips) ![Holiday Lights & Nights City Tour with 10+ Stops, Entry Tickets](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1213008/09208c33-559f-4ddd-b238-e2e40e142cc0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Holiday Lights & Nights City Tour with 10+ Stops, Entry Tickets 3h 9.4/10 1,592 Viator reviews Free cancellation available CA $93 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/night-monuments-tour-with-8-stops-and-admission-ticket-upgrades.a1213008.activity-details?&rid=6891&location=Silver+Spring&swp=off) ![Washington DC Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/278055/7a895018-df6d-40f9-9a34-24d8a62629c7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Washington DC Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour 1d+ 7.8/10 649 verified reviews Free cancellation available ~~CA $68~~CA $60 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/washington-dc-hop-on-hop-off-bus-tour.a278055.activity-details?&rid=6891&location=Silver+Spring&swp=off) ![Full Day: City Tour with 10 Stops, Boat Cruise, Admission Tickets](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/696059/28d7f334-768e-40c6-913d-265594154eca.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Full Day: City Tour with 10 Stops, Boat Cruise, Admission Tickets 6h 9.4/10 879 Viator reviews Free cancellation available CA $119 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/dc-monuments-tour-with-river-cruise-optional-entry-tickets.a696059.activity-details?&rid=6891&location=Silver+Spring&swp=off) ![Washington, D.C. 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Day Trip from New York 13h 30m 9/10 796 verified reviews Free cancellation available ~~CA $204~~CA $194 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/washington-d-c-day-trip-from-new-york.a184049.activity-details?&rid=6891&location=Silver+Spring&swp=off) ![Washington DC Hop On-Off Trolley Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/169282/c28ec4a7-d14d-4b79-b0b2-a2a70215433e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Washington DC Hop On-Off Trolley Tour 1d 8.8/10 437 verified reviews Free cancellation available CA $67 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/washington-dc-hop-on-off-trolley-tour.a169282.activity-details?&rid=6891&location=Silver+Spring&swp=off) ![No-Wait Washington Monument Direct Entry Tickets & Guidebook](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48416454/8392e054-330b-4e60-9f87-81c00390fed1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### No-Wait Washington Monument Direct Entry Tickets & Guidebook 1h 9.8/10 221 Viator reviews CA $34 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/no-wait-washington-monument-direct-entry-tickets-guidebook.a48416454.activity-details?&rid=6891&location=Silver+Spring&swp=off) ![Washington DC Monuments & Highlights: Small-Group Electric Cart Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/258076/c5623ef8-22f1-4c5b-a32b-ff3bcc0245da.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Washington DC Monuments & Highlights: Small-Group Electric Cart Tour 2h 9.8/10 106 verified reviews Free cancellation available ~~CA $81~~CA $69 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/washington-by-day-small-group-sightseeing-tour-via-electric-vehicle.a258076.activity-details?&rid=6891&location=Silver+Spring&swp=off) ![One day tour Washington & Philadelphia from New York](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/489228/56c889ea-4610-4dd6-90a9-30a04bf1ad52.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### One day tour Washington & Philadelphia from New York 15h 9.2/10 84 verified reviews Free cancellation available ~~CA $259~~CA $176 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/one-day-tour-washington-philadelphia-from-new-york.a489228.activity-details?&rid=6891&location=Silver+Spring&swp=off) ![Arlington National Cemetery Hop-On Hop-Off Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/252395/e8b33ebf-73cd-425d-88c0-f080cb40a11c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Arlington National Cemetery Hop-On Hop-Off Tour 1d 9.4/10 130 verified reviews Free cancellation available CA $29 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/arlington-national-cemetery-tour.a252395.activity-details?&rid=6891&location=Silver+Spring&swp=off) ![Discover DC Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/262425/2832bb05-bc3b-47e7-8477-7bf73beb5e41.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Discover DC Tour 6h 9.2/10 123 verified reviews Free cancellation available CA $122 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/discover-dc-tour.a262425.activity-details?&rid=6891&location=Silver+Spring&swp=off) ### Private & custom tours [See all 148 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=6891&location=Silver+Spring&filter.categories=Privatecustomtours) ![Washington DC Moonlight Tour by Electric Cart or Vintage Car](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49731473/b9c85d80-b781-44d8-a6e7-b627d25f7aea.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Washington DC Moonlight Tour by Electric Cart or Vintage Car 2h 9.4/10 6 Viator reviews Free cancellation available ~~CA $81~~CA $73 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/washington-dc-moonlight-tour-by-electric-cart-or-vintage-car.a49731473.activity-details?&rid=6891&location=Silver+Spring&swp=off) ![Private Customised Washington DC City Tour by Van](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1212884/d2f98f13-293c-4c03-b676-f769d7922019.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Customised Washington DC City Tour by Van 5h 9/10 44 Viator reviews Free cancellation available CA $170 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/private-customised-washington-dc-city-tour-by-van.a1212884.activity-details?&rid=6891&location=Silver+Spring&swp=off) ![Washington DC City Guided Tour in Private Luxury Vehicle](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1348933/ef870450-ef17-40f0-9427-04fe9f46b1c6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Washington DC City Guided Tour in Private Luxury Vehicle 3h 8.6/10 4 Viator reviews Free cancellation available CA $170 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/washington-dc-city-guided-tour-in-private-luxury-vehicle.a1348933.activity-details?&rid=6891&location=Silver+Spring&swp=off) ![Smartphone-Guided Walking Tour of D.C. 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[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/private-half-day-tour-in-washington-dc.a4810111.activity-details?&rid=6891&location=Silver+Spring&swp=off) ### Food, drink & nightlife [See all 27 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=6891&location=Silver+Spring&filter.categories=FoodDrinkNightlife) ![City Cruises Washington DC: Premier Brunch Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/173274/b279e74f-a3bc-46e3-adcb-57bfd7734df1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### City Cruises Washington DC: Premier Brunch Cruise 2h 9.4/10 63 verified reviews CA $146 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/odyssey-washington-d-c-premier-brunch-cruise.a173274.activity-details?&rid=6891&location=Silver+Spring&swp=off) ![Dining at Hard Rock Cafe Washington DC](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/438567/b0ea1086-3cde-4544-9517-5c5b6773f7df.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Dining at Hard Rock Cafe Washington DC 2h 6/10 11 verified reviews Free cancellation available CA $55 includes taxes & fees per traveller [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/dining-at-hard-rock-cafe-washington-dc.a438567.activity-details?&rid=6891&location=Silver+Spring&swp=off) ![Tea Around Town: A Tasting Tour of Washington, D.C.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49594450/b9a75e4d-18b8-4f40-aa0d-3760066f33cf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Tea Around Town: A Tasting Tour of Washington, D.C. 1h 30m 7.4/10 3 verified reviews CA $116 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/tea-around-town-a-tasting-tour-of-washington-d-c.a49594450.activity-details?&rid=6891&location=Silver+Spring&swp=off) ![Washington DC - City centre: 1-Hour Escape Room Adventure](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48173595/74f2ea9a-c55e-4ad7-a196-6ac5452935df.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Washington DC - City centre: 1-Hour Escape Room Adventure 1h Free cancellation available CA $58 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/washington-dc-city-centre-1-hour-escape-room-adventure.a48173595.activity-details?&rid=6891&location=Silver+Spring&swp=off) ![Boat Tour & Sunset Cruise DC](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48009118/b5dfd49a-3aab-46bb-ad9b-08616f68f3e2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Boat Tour & Sunset Cruise DC 2h 10/10 1 GetYourGuide review Free cancellation available CA $205 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/boat-tour-sunset-cruise-dc.a48009118.activity-details?&rid=6891&location=Silver+Spring&swp=off) ![Cooking or Baking Lesson with a Maryland Local Karen in her Home](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48752168/05aac423-d96d-42fc-a124-f5fa2c5b080d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Cooking or Baking Lesson with a Maryland Local Karen in her Home 3h Free cancellation available CA $145 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/cooking-or-baking-lesson-with-a-maryland-local-karen-in-her-home.a48752168.activity-details?&rid=6891&location=Silver+Spring&swp=off) ![Sweet and Savoury Scandalous White House walking Food Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48880042/333504bf-926b-491e-9109-9cbe8323721b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Sweet and Savoury Scandalous White House walking Food Tour 2h 10/10 3 verified reviews Free cancellation available CA $82 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/sweet-and-savoury-scandalous-white-house-walking-food-tour.a48880042.activity-details?&rid=6891&location=Silver+Spring&swp=off) ![Acquired Taste Food Tour in Georgetown](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47253557/56ac8d3e-4c34-4c96-9acc-287f3fb9e465.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Acquired Taste Food Tour in Georgetown 2h 10/10 10 Viator reviews Free cancellation available CA $130 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/acquired-taste-food-tour-in-georgetown.a47253557.activity-details?&rid=6891&location=Silver+Spring&swp=off) ![Delicious Donuts of City centre DC: A Sweet City Experience](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44890220/f23bfdb7-c0ea-4fab-93a9-6cb3af6bb1be.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Delicious Donuts of City centre DC: A Sweet City Experience 2h 9.8/10 82 Viator reviews Free cancellation available CA $96 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/washington-dc-delicious-donut-adventure-by-underground-donut-tour.a44890220.activity-details?&rid=6891&location=Silver+Spring&swp=off) ![Gastronomic Georgetown Walking Food Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45269334/f44fbc58-5df5-4f8e-8e19-cc6976d4a48b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Gastronomic Georgetown Walking Food Tour 3h 30m 9.6/10 196 Viator reviews Free cancellation available CA $115 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/gastronomic-georgetown-food-tour.a45269334.activity-details?&rid=6891&location=Silver+Spring&swp=off) ### Attractions [See all 9 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=6891&location=Silver+Spring&filter.categories=Attractions) ![Museum of the Bible Admission Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4295257/1cf6a224-0e3d-4bf5-a679-673bff006673.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Museum of the Bible Admission Ticket 3h 9.6/10 45 Viator reviews Free cancellation available CA $48 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/museum-of-the-bible-admission-ticket.a4295257.activity-details?&rid=6891&location=Silver+Spring&swp=off) ![LEGO Discovery Centre Washington, D.C.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46644776/2f821850-585b-49d6-bbf2-37903e416f0d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### LEGO Discovery Centre Washington, D.C. 3h 6/10 2 verified reviews Free cancellation available CA $38 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/lego-discovery-centre-washington-d-c.a46644776.activity-details?&rid=6891&location=Silver+Spring&swp=off) ![Axe-Throwing](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2286026/52c64c84-26f9-4c1e-82c7-cb8a96d52277.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Axe-Throwing 2h 6.6/10 4 verified reviews CA $53 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/axe-throwing.a2286026.activity-details?&rid=6891&location=Silver+Spring&swp=off) ![The Escape Game DC: Epic 60-Minute Adventures in Georgetown](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4809142/a9af68d1-3fc5-4c45-9fba-9ed28566f66e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### The Escape Game DC: Epic 60-Minute Adventures in Georgetown 1h 15m 10/10 2 Viator reviews Free cancellation available CA $52 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/the-escape-game-dc-epic-adventures.a4809142.activity-details?&rid=6891&location=Silver+Spring&swp=off) ![Georgetown, Washington DC: Escape Room Adventure](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47895221/ca2b3472-3225-4e0e-b2bf-a035a83f8449.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Georgetown, Washington DC: Escape Room Adventure 45m+ Free cancellation available CA $52 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/georgetown-washington-dc-escape-room-adventure.a47895221.activity-details?&rid=6891&location=Silver+Spring&swp=off) ![Two Flight Indoor Skydiving Experience](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2583369/73149fc4-c6ab-4e55-b1d9-4fef961a461b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Two Flight Indoor Skydiving Experience 1h Free cancellation available CA $138 includes taxes & fees per traveller [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/two-flight-indoor-skydiving-experience.a2583369.activity-details?&rid=6891&location=Silver+Spring&swp=off) ![The Escape Game DC: Epic 60-Minute Adventures in Penn Quarter](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5275821/050482fe-1e0c-4b2d-a1f4-9d8654160819.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### The Escape Game DC: Epic 60-Minute Adventures in Penn Quarter 1h 15m 9/10 2 Viator reviews Free cancellation available CA $59 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/the-escape-game-in-city-centre-dc-epic-60-minute-adventures.a5275821.activity-details?&rid=6891&location=Silver+Spring&swp=off) ![Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History Guided Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5321981/4597823e-b9c4-4c1b-89a1-2aaf345982d0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History Guided Tour 2h Free cancellation available CA $103 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/smithsonian-national-museum-of-natural-history-guided-tour.a5321981.activity-details?&rid=6891&location=Silver+Spring&swp=off) ## Recommended things to do in Silver Spring | Number of things to do | 418 | | ------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | 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)[Washington DC Monuments & Highlights: Small-Group Electric Cart Tour](/things-to-do/washington-by-day-small-group-sightseeing-tour-via-electric-vehicle.a258076.activity-details)[Arlington National Cemetery Hop-On Hop-Off Tour](/things-to-do/arlington-national-cemetery-tour.a252395.activity-details)[Holiday Lights & Nights City Tour with 10+ Stops, Entry Tickets](/things-to-do/night-monuments-tour-with-8-stops-and-admission-ticket-upgrades.a1213008.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | [Washington DC Monuments & Highlights: Small-Group Electric Cart Tour](/things-to-do/washington-by-day-small-group-sightseeing-tour-via-electric-vehicle.a258076.activity-details)[Holiday Lights & Nights City Tour with 10+ Stops, Entry Tickets](/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/no-wait-washington-monument-direct-entry-tickets-guidebook.a48416454.activity-details)[Washington DC Icons at Night: Small Group & Eco-Friendly Electric Cart Tour](/things-to-do/washington-small-group-major-landmarks-by-night-tour.a258100.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)[Washington DC Monuments & Highlights: Small-Group Electric Cart Tour](/things-to-do/washington-by-day-small-group-sightseeing-tour-via-electric-vehicle.a258076.activity-details)[Arlington National Cemetery Hop-On Hop-Off Tour](/things-to-do/arlington-national-cemetery-tour.a252395.activity-details)[Holiday Lights & Nights City Tour with 10+ Stops, Entry Tickets](/things-to-do/night-monuments-tour-with-8-stops-and-admission-ticket-upgrades.a1213008.activity-details) | ## What to do in Silver Spring --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Silver Spring ![Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Station](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6283506/cc1a44a1-70b2-4bb6-8231-f1dc9fb25cb2.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 Landscape in Maryland USA](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532662210/c74ffe1e-212a-44da-be7f-c25adefc1939.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) #### 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) #### 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) #### Gateway to NOAA You can spend time studying the exhibits at Gateway to NOAA during your travels in Silver Spring. Discover the area's fascinating museums and shops. [](https://expedia.ca/Gateway-To-NOAA-Downtown-Silver-Spring.d553248621561879659.Vacation-Attraction) #### Norwood Park Explore the great outdoors at Norwood Park, a lovely green space in Aspen Hill. Make some time to visit the shops while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Norwood-Park.d139997.Destination-Travel-Guides) ### 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 Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Station and National Museum of Health and Medicine, 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 Olney Theatre Center and Gardens Ice House, 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 ![United States Capitol showing an administrative buidling, heritage architecture and autumn leaves](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/503260/51bdb311-1ca7-4560-b12e-6e1c39dd4c09.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Washington ![Red Brick Courthouse, Rockville, Maryland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6353/23e31f95-da3c-43f4-89f5-f215ddd204ce.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Rockville ![Bethesda, MD showing a garden and a house](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6057493/829dfc0f-0d56-4410-9212-22ecd0c7e460.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Bethesda ![Strathmore Hall featuring performance art and interior views as well as a large group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6091735/7c47b84d-d5d6-48c7-8a85-cf3b267b2e69.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) > - [Washington DC Monuments & Highlights: Small-Group Electric Cart Tour](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/washington-by-day-small-group-sightseeing-tour-via-electric-vehicle.a258076.activity-details) > - [Arlington National Cemetery Hop-On Hop-Off Tour](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/arlington-national-cemetery-tour.a252395.activity-details) > - [Holiday Lights & Nights City Tour with 10+ Stops, Entry Tickets](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/night-monuments-tour-with-8-stops-and-admission-ticket-upgrades.a1213008.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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