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Popular places to visit
Brookside Gardens
Explore the great outdoors at Brookside Gardens, a lovely green space in Wheaton. Experience the area's great live music and lively festivals.
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.
Holy Cross Hospital
If Holy Cross Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Forest Glen.
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.
AFI Silver Theatre
You can enjoy a show at AFI Silver Theatre during your stay in Silver Spring. Discover the area's lively festivals and notable monuments.
Mayor of Silver Spring
You can find out about the history of Silver Spring with a stop at Mayor of Silver Spring. Experience the area's fascinating museums and great live music.
Miniature Train and Carousel at Wheaton Regional Park
Explore the great outdoors at Miniature Train and Carousel at Wheaton Regional Park, a lovely green space in Wheaton. Experience the area's great live music and lively festivals.
Ellsworth Place
During your trip to Silver Spring, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Ellsworth Place. Experience the area's lively festivals and fascinating museums.
Gateway to NOAA
You can enjoy some culture when you stop by Gateway to NOAA in Silver Spring. Discover the area's fascinating museums and shops.
Areas of Silver Spring
Downtown Silver Spring
While you're in Downtown Silver Spring, take in top sights like Mayor of Silver Spring and jump on the metro at Silver Spring Station to see more of the city.
Woodmoor
When in Woodmoor, you can plan a visit to AFI Silver Theatre and Mayor of Silver Spring, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Old Salem Village
While Old Salem Village may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Brookside Gardens and Gardens Ice House.
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