10 Things to do in Silver Spring That You Shouldn't Miss

January 2, 2022 Augustus Redeker

Silver Spring is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) located inside the Capital Beltway in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States. It had a population of 76,716 according to 2013 estimates by the United States Census Bureau, making it the fourth most populous place in Maryland, after Baltimore, Columbia, and Germantown. Silver Spring consists of the following neighborhoods: Downtown Silver Spring, East Silver Spring, Woodside, Woodside Park, North Hills Sligo Park, Long Branch, Montgomery Knolls, Franklin Knolls, Indian Spring Terrace, Indian Spring Village, Clifton Park Village, New Hampshire Estates, Oakview, and Woodmoor.
Restaurants in Silver Spring

1. Big Escape Rooms

8505 Fenton St Suite 210, Second floor, Silver Spring, MD 20910-4497 +1 301-800-0295 [email protected] http://www.bigescaperooms.com/silverspring/
Excellent
82%
Good
15%
Satisfactory
1%
Poor
2%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 206 reviews

Big Escape Rooms

Big Escape Rooms is Silver Spring's premier interactive entertainment experience. With new themes and regularly updated room we provide each of our participants with a fun filled, immersive experience. With 1 hour, you solve riddles, puzzles and crack codes to escape! Located in the heart of Silver Spring. Visit us today at Big Escape Rooms! Can you escape?

Reviewed By patrickkI6601VA - Ellicott City, United States

Completed the clown room is about 53 minutes with our 5 person team, was a great challenge and lots of fun to go along with it! Thanks to Josh for looking after us so well, highly recommend.

2. AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center

8633 Colesville Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20910-3916 +1 301-495-6700 [email protected] http://www.afi.com/silver
Excellent
80%
Good
16%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 232 reviews

AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center

Reviewed By Happiness760498

Great experience! Like returning to a favorite childhood theatre. Excellent sound quality and no bad seats.

3. Forum Theatre

8641 Colesville Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20910-3916 +1 240-644-1390 http://www.forumtheatredc.org/
Excellent
40%
Good
60%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 5 reviews

Forum Theatre

4. Wheaton Regional Park

2000 Shorefield Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20902-1820 +1 301-962-1400 http://www.montgomeryparks.org/facilities/regional_parks/wheaton/
Excellent
70%
Good
27%
Satisfactory
1%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 168 reviews

Wheaton Regional Park

Reviewed By Profco - South Miami, United States

We love coming here with our grandson. He had his 4th birthday party here. So much for kids to do! There's a miniature train and a carousel as well as playground equipment for children of various ages. The Nature Center is wonderful.

5. Heyser Farms

14526 New Hampshire Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20904-6033 +1 301-384-7859 [email protected] http://www.spencervillered.com/
Excellent
80%
Good
10%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 10 reviews

Heyser Farms

Reviewed By DianeVOC - Silver Spring, United States

Heyser Farms is a one stop shopping source for all your comprehensive farmer's market/country store needs from fruit, vegetables, cider, cheese, butter, cream,eggs, homemade jams and pasta, ice cream, flowers, pumpkins, garden plants, to pies, cakes, cookies, herbs, and sweet rolls. If you are trying to eat locally, this is an excellent source of top quality food stuffs in the Maryland suburbs. We are particularly fond of their broad range of apples available in pecks, half pecks, bushels, and half bushels throughout the late Summer and well into the Winter. They are grown right next to where they are sold.

6. Downtown Silver Spring

916 Ellsworth Dr, Silver Spring, MD 20910-4401 http://www.downtownsilverspring.com/
Excellent
43%
Good
45%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
2%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 44 reviews

Downtown Silver Spring

Urban meets brilliant at Downtown Silver Spring, the colorful heart and soul of one of the region’s most dynamic, diverse communities. The buzz never stops in this vibrant, ultra-connected hub of bustling shops and buzzing restaurants, just two blocks from the Metro and two miles from DC. A lively mix of professionals, families and friends come together here where the fun shines day and night.

Reviewed By AdamBrett - Silver Spring, United States

Great weekend activities, shopping, healthcare, social services. Constant building projects, always growing. Need car repair at reasonable cost? Meineke is great. The place to be!

7. White Oak Lanes

11207 New Hampshire Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20904-2631 +1 301-593-3000 http://www.whiteoaklanes.com/
Excellent
42%
Good
53%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 19 reviews

White Oak Lanes

Reviewed By StephenPetruccelli

I have been bowling at White Oak Lanes for over 30 years, including a league that I was in for 20 of those years. White Oak is one of the few, if not the only Duckpin Lanes that are still in operation after decades. The staff is great, the lanes are clean and their snack bar is very good. I recommend White Oak Lanes to anyone who loves duckpin bowling.

8. Sligo Creek Park

Anacostia Tributary Trail System, Silver Spring, MD 20902 +1 301-650-2600 http://www.montgomeryparks.org/PPSD/ParkTrails/trails_MAPS/sligo.shtm
Excellent
53%
Good
40%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 94 reviews

Sligo Creek Park

Reviewed By MwalimuDar - Cincinnati, United States

This rec trail meanders through a valley along Sligo Creek in Silver Spring area. It is loaded with thick, tall trees so makes a great place to walk on a hot day. Watch for fast cyclists!

9. Silver Spring Civic Center

1 Veterans Pl, Silver Spring, MD 20910-4681 +1 240-777-5350 http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/cupf/info-reservation/SSCB.html
Excellent
42%
Good
58%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 24 reviews

Silver Spring Civic Center

Reviewed By CRfromMD

This building is a really valuable local resource, holding all sorts of civic, cultural, and entertainment events. And the staff, starting with Reemberto Rodriquez, are thoughtful, helpful, and community minded.

10. St. John the Evangelist Church

10103 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20902-5623 +1 301-681-7663 http://www.sjeparish.org/
Excellent
50%
Good
50%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 2 reviews

St. John the Evangelist Church

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