Guidebook for Silver Spring
Food Scene
Great service and food, casual atmosphere, walking distance, and inexpensive.
14 residents recomanen
Samantha's Restaurant
631 University Blvd EGreat service and food, casual atmosphere, walking distance, and inexpensive.
Starbucks
2800 University Blvd W5 minute drive, staple of all travelers!
The best coffee shop in the area, great service, great location, many local shops, located in Historic Takoma Park, MD, and DC.
64 residents recomanen
Takoma Beverage Company
6917 Laurel AveThe best coffee shop in the area, great service, great location, many local shops, located in Historic Takoma Park, MD, and DC.
Local family Italian sandwich shop. Quick and easy carry out salads, sandwiches and subs. Better than fast food, and easy for trips!
9 residents recomanen
Carlo Santucci Deli
10107 Colesville RdLocal family Italian sandwich shop. Quick and easy carry out salads, sandwiches and subs. Better than fast food, and easy for trips!
Local butcher and bar prepares "charcuterie and globally-inspired, market-driven fare, like lamb tartare, braised meatballs and steak frites"
33 residents recomanen
Urban Butcher
8226 Georgia AveLocal butcher and bar prepares "charcuterie and globally-inspired, market-driven fare, like lamb tartare, braised meatballs and steak frites"
This cash only budget joint isn't your oodles of noodles variety Japanese soup. Brave the parking and enjoy a delightful bowl of sliced pork, scallion, poached egg and garlic in a miso soy broth.
10 residents recomanen
Ren's Ramen
11403 Amherst AveThis cash only budget joint isn't your oodles of noodles variety Japanese soup. Brave the parking and enjoy a delightful bowl of sliced pork, scallion, poached egg and garlic in a miso soy broth.
Our favorite Ethiopian restaurant in downtown silver spring, an area with multiple Ethiopian choices. A homey spot that opens at 9AM and closes at 10PM.
8 residents recomanen
Bete Ethiopian Cuisine & Cafe
811 Roeder RdOur favorite Ethiopian restaurant in downtown silver spring, an area with multiple Ethiopian choices. A homey spot that opens at 9AM and closes at 10PM.
Italian eatery serving classic dishes & array of specialty martinis, with rustic decor & marble bar.
21 residents recomanen
Olazzo
8235 Georgia AveItalian eatery serving classic dishes & array of specialty martinis, with rustic decor & marble bar.
Authentic Cuban dishes are offered alongside mojitos at this iconic Downtown Silver Spring eatery.
11 residents recomanen
Cubano's
1201 Fidler LaneAuthentic Cuban dishes are offered alongside mojitos at this iconic Downtown Silver Spring eatery.
Essentials
Local grocery store, 15 minute walk from the house, pharmacy, and wide choice of groceries and staples.
31 residents recomanen
Giant Food
8750 Arliss StLocal grocery store, 15 minute walk from the house, pharmacy, and wide choice of groceries and staples.
Amazon's very own Whole Foods Market, large selection of organic and healthy foods. Convenient parking, close to a multitude of restaurants, shops, and people watching.
138 residents recomanen
Whole Foods Market
11355 Woodglen DrAmazon's very own Whole Foods Market, large selection of organic and healthy foods. Convenient parking, close to a multitude of restaurants, shops, and people watching.
CVS
3642 Georgia Ave NW Pharmacy, convenience store, personal items.
Trader Joe's
6831 Wisconsin AveBudget friendly quality foods.
Hung Phat Grocery
11315 Fern StHighly rated Chinese and Southeast Asian grocery store in the area.
Getting Around
Accessible via bus, car and Uber. Ample inexpensive parking, park here and spend the day in DC!
32 residents recomanen
Silver Spring Metro Station
Accessible via bus, car and Uber. Ample inexpensive parking, park here and spend the day in DC!
Dulles International Airport is 2 hours via public transportation to your room, and between 20 and 30 minutes by car.
134 residents recomanen
Dulles International Airport
1 Saarinen CirDulles International Airport is 2 hours via public transportation to your room, and between 20 and 30 minutes by car.
Reagan National is about 1 and a half hours via metro to your room.
216 residents recomanen
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
2401 Smith BlvdReagan National is about 1 and a half hours via metro to your room.
Drinks & Nightlife
Hidden in this unassuming Irish pub is a surprisingly good dining spot. Craving Fish & Chips, Sheppard's Pie, Irish Bangars and Mash or just a great hamburger? Great for lunch, dinner, and after hours drinks with friends.
23 residents recomanen
McGinty's Public House
911 Ellsworth DrHidden in this unassuming Irish pub is a surprisingly good dining spot. Craving Fish & Chips, Sheppard's Pie, Irish Bangars and Mash or just a great hamburger? Great for lunch, dinner, and after hours drinks with friends.
Family friendly during early hours, frequented by locals, fun and casual bar, with great pizza to boot. Excellent pub pizza for the family.
15 residents recomanen
The 4 Corners Pub
10111 Sutherland RdFamily friendly during early hours, frequented by locals, fun and casual bar, with great pizza to boot. Excellent pub pizza for the family.
Hard to find, iconic dive bar, situated in the basement. Quarry House has been in service for decades, famous for their tater tots and burgers, as well as an unending selection of beers and whiskeys.
38 residents recomanen
Quarry House Tavern
8401 Georgia AveHard to find, iconic dive bar, situated in the basement. Quarry House has been in service for decades, famous for their tater tots and burgers, as well as an unending selection of beers and whiskeys.
Arts & Culture
DC hosts some of the best Museums in the world. Must see for new visitors! No entrance fees, but the food can be expensive if you choose to eat at the restaurants. You may need to check extra bags, strollers so plan ahead.
647 residents recomanen
Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
10th St. & Constitution Ave. NWDC hosts some of the best Museums in the world. Must see for new visitors! No entrance fees, but the food can be expensive if you choose to eat at the restaurants. You may need to check extra bags, strollers so plan ahead.
Parks & Nature
Swings and playground equipment, plenty of space for children to run around.
Long Branch - Wayne Park
509 University Blvd ESwings and playground equipment, plenty of space for children to run around.
Best hiking within 20 minutes. Amazing waterfall views, with hiking options for all ages. Walk along the toepath and the canal, or choose the Billy Goat Trail, only 1.5 miles, but one of the toughest trails on in the area for the adventurous. If you choose the Billy Goat Trail, be prepared! Bring water, good hiking clothing and shoes, and make sure your ready for the workout!
38 residents recomanen
Great Falls Tavern Visitor Center
11710 Macarthur BlvdBest hiking within 20 minutes. Amazing waterfall views, with hiking options for all ages. Walk along the toepath and the canal, or choose the Billy Goat Trail, only 1.5 miles, but one of the toughest trails on in the area for the adventurous. If you choose the Billy Goat Trail, be prepared! Bring water, good hiking clothing and shoes, and make sure your ready for the workout!
Sightseeing
The Mall is central to DC's most amazing sights: The Washington Monument, the Lincoln Memorial, the Jefferson Memorial, and the entire Smithsonian Institution. See art, American History, Natural History, cultural history. A week is hardly enough time to visit everything.
1111 residents recomanen
Parc Nacional
The Mall is central to DC's most amazing sights: The Washington Monument, the Lincoln Memorial, the Jefferson Memorial, and the entire Smithsonian Institution. See art, American History, Natural History, cultural history. A week is hardly enough time to visit everything.