Guidebook for Silver Spring
Everything Else
Walk, drive, bus or taxi to Wheaton Metro Station. From there, take a bus or subway train to business or pleasure in DC, MD or VA.
46 locals recommend
Wheaton Station
11171 Georgia AveWalk, drive, bus or taxi to Wheaton Metro Station. From there, take a bus or subway train to business or pleasure in DC, MD or VA.
Within easy walking, bus or driving distance at Westfield Wheaton Mall! Check online for a free pass to use during your stay.
27 locals recommend
LA Fitness
2970 Belcrest Center DrWithin easy walking, bus or driving distance at Westfield Wheaton Mall! Check online for a free pass to use during your stay.
My favorite workout destination. Indoor and outdoor pools open year 'round. Recently updated equipment and lots of fun fitness classes. Check online for a free 3 day pass.
YMCA Silver Spring
9800 Hastings DrMy favorite workout destination. Indoor and outdoor pools open year 'round. Recently updated equipment and lots of fun fitness classes. Check online for a free 3 day pass.
Shopping
This nearby mall features bargain shopping (DSW, Target, JC Penney), upscale options (Macy's) and specialty stores along with dining. Need a barbershop, hair salon or nail spa? They are all here!
63 locals recommend
Westfield Wheaton
11160 Veirs Mill RdThis nearby mall features bargain shopping (DSW, Target, JC Penney), upscale options (Macy's) and specialty stores along with dining. Need a barbershop, hair salon or nail spa? They are all here!
Whole Foods Market
11355 Woodglen DrFull grocery store featuring natural and organic products.
Trader Joe's offers a unique variety of fresh and prepared natural and organic foods and beverages along with modestly priced wines.
77 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
6831 Wisconsin AveTrader Joe's offers a unique variety of fresh and prepared natural and organic foods and beverages along with modestly priced wines.
Liquor and wine at reasonable prices presented by knowledgeable store clerks.
12 locals recommend
Montgomery County Liquor & Wine
11405 Georgia AveLiquor and wine at reasonable prices presented by knowledgeable store clerks.
Arts & Culture
A lively entertainment zone with music, restaurants, movie theaters and shopping. In warm weather, enjoy free outdoor concerts and a farmer's market. When, it's cold, get ready to ice skate!
96 locals recommend
Downtown Silver Spring
A lively entertainment zone with music, restaurants, movie theaters and shopping. In warm weather, enjoy free outdoor concerts and a farmer's market. When, it's cold, get ready to ice skate!
Parks & Nature
Enjoy the wonderful outdoor walking path in this garden oasis. Admission is free. Open sunrise to sunset every day of the year.
73 locals recommend
Brookside Gardens
1800 Glenallan AveEnjoy the wonderful outdoor walking path in this garden oasis. Admission is free. Open sunrise to sunset every day of the year.
This nearby park has paved and unpaved trails, bridges, sports fields and a creek. It's a local favorite spot for solo or group relaxing and playing.
14 locals recommend
Sligo Creek Parkway
Sligo Creek ParkwayThis nearby park has paved and unpaved trails, bridges, sports fields and a creek. It's a local favorite spot for solo or group relaxing and playing.
Essentials
Nearby grocery store with a stellar produce section. Across the street from Wheaton metro station. Next door to a wine store. Everything you want in one trip!
65 locals recommend
Safeway
11201 Georgia AveNearby grocery store with a stellar produce section. Across the street from Wheaton metro station. Next door to a wine store. Everything you want in one trip!
Caught a cold on your flight in? Head to CVS for medications and comfort snacks.
42 locals recommend
CVS
2271 Bel Pre RdCaught a cold on your flight in? Head to CVS for medications and comfort snacks.
Ouch! If it hurts too badly for you to sleep, don't fret. The nearest emergency room is less than 10 minutes away.
27 locals recommend
Holy Cross Hospital
1500 Forest Glen RdOuch! If it hurts too badly for you to sleep, don't fret. The nearest emergency room is less than 10 minutes away.
Food Scene
Max's
2319 University Blvd WBest Jewish deli in Silver Spring. Love the falafel!
Ren's Ramen
11403 Amherst AveTasty bowls of ramen noodle soup prepared fresh daily.
Authentic Cantonese dishes. Fresh vegetables and tasty meats. Get there early for the roasted duck and pork!
Full Key
2227 University Blvd WAuthentic Cantonese dishes. Fresh vegetables and tasty meats. Get there early for the roasted duck and pork!
Fun and fresh Korean food served in a clean, cozy space adjacent to a gas station. :)
33 locals recommend
Seoul Food D.C.
7302 Carroll AveFun and fresh Korean food served in a clean, cozy space adjacent to a gas station. :)
Nava Thai Restaurant
11301 Fern StThai treats and cocktails. Delicious daily specials.
Ruan Thai Restaurant
11407 Amherst AveGreat service and a wide variety of Thai dishes.
El Pollo Rico
932 N Kenmore StThe best Peruvian spit-roasted chicken you'll ever have!
This is my favorite of the many local Ethiopian restaurants! Fresh food, great service and prices. Go late night to enjoy live Ethiopian music.
Langano Ethiopian Restaurant
8305 Georgia AveThis is my favorite of the many local Ethiopian restaurants! Fresh food, great service and prices. Go late night to enjoy live Ethiopian music.
I can't resist the delicious curry and jerk dishes here! I have mine with hot sauce and cool down with a ginger beer.
16 locals recommend
Negril The Jamaican Eatery
965 Thayer AveI can't resist the delicious curry and jerk dishes here! I have mine with hot sauce and cool down with a ginger beer.
Delicious food in a quiet, casual atmosphere. Located on the central street of Downtown Silver Spring.
16 locals recommend
LEBTAV
8535 Fenton StDelicious food in a quiet, casual atmosphere. Located on the central street of Downtown Silver Spring.
8407 offers an upscale dining and cocktail experience featuring tasty offerings that change with the season.
24 locals recommend
8407 Kitchen Bar
8407 Ramsey Avenue8407 offers an upscale dining and cocktail experience featuring tasty offerings that change with the season.
Tropical Ice Cream Cafe
9324 Georgia AveUnique tropical ice cream and sorbet offerings.
Eggspectation
923 Ellsworth DrA fun and delicious place to dine any time of day!
This eclectic and friendly coffee shop offers a cozy atmosphere, flavorful coffees and teas and light meals including salads and sandwiches.
17 locals recommend
Zed's Cafe
8225 Georgia AveThis eclectic and friendly coffee shop offers a cozy atmosphere, flavorful coffees and teas and light meals including salads and sandwiches.
You can chat with a new friend or sit quietly with your thoughts as you enjoy coffee, a light meal or dessert.
30 locals recommend
Kaldi’s Social House
918 Silver Spring AveYou can chat with a new friend or sit quietly with your thoughts as you enjoy coffee, a light meal or dessert.
Entertainment & Activities
Have a class of wine and fresh popcorn as you enjoy vintage, contemporary classic and independent films.
149 locals recommend
AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center
8633 Colesville RoadHave a class of wine and fresh popcorn as you enjoy vintage, contemporary classic and independent films.