- Our list of the best things to do in Silver Spring, Maryland, features the top 626 nearby activities — including 224 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Silver Spring, MD has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Sights & Landmarks, Entertainment & Shows, and Museums & Galleries.
- The results below include the top 26 things to do within the city of Silver Spring, MD , followed by 599 popular activities in nearby cities, including Washington, Arlington, Bethesda, Alexandria, Bowie, Columbia, Fairfax, Laurel, Reston, Gaithersburg, Sterling, Rockville, Potomac, McLean, Chantilly, Ellicott City, Annandale, Springfield, College Park, Fort Washington, Herndon, Falls Church, Oxon Hill, Germantown, Greenbelt, Ashburn, Lorton, Odenton, Olney, Crofton, Centreville, Severn, Clinton, Elkridge, Glen Burnie, Catonsville, Hanover, Severna Park, Wheaton, Mount Vernon, Glen Echo, Burke, Savage, Brandywine, Annapolis, Davidsonville, Baltimore, Sandy Spring, Woodbridge and Leesburg
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Imagination Stage is a local multi-disciplinary theater which hosts a wide range of entertaining performances by professional artists for children.
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Battery Lane Park is an urban park that lies along a trolley line trail and offers typical amenities like a playground, park benches, and maintained restrooms. A basketball court and two fenced-in tennis courts are also available for use.
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Spanning a total of just over 2 acres, Elm Street Park is a small urban park offering guests a number of amenities. These include a playground area, picnic tables, and a unique 'Girl with Hoop' statue by artist Jenny Read.
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21 votes
University Blvd & Stadium Dr, College Park, MD 20742
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The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, located on the University of Maryland campus, offers performing arts to the community. Six performance venues put on shows including dance, a variety of music types, theater and more.
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Little Falls Hiker-Biker Trail is a 3.5 mile trail that offers a more rustic path closer to the water's edge. The trail is good for running or cycling and also facilitates a pleasant walk.
4.3 Miles
College Park Woods Pool has dedicated areas for every type of swimmer: Six lap lanes, 25m long, 1m Diving boards, 3ft Shallow area, poolside lounge chairs, a separate shaded Infant and Toddler Wading pool, a clubhouse and changing rooms.
4.4 Miles
93%
42 votes
2002 Shorefield Road, Wheaton, MD 20902
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Miniature Train & Carousel is the major attraction at Wheaton Regional Park with its steam engine and a railway track which weaves through the woods.
4.4 Miles
79%
2882 votes
3000 Block of Connecticut Avenue, Washington, DC 20008
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The National Zoological Park is a zoo containing 4,000 animals and 500 different species that offers three different guided tours and a separate elephant-themed tour. There are several dining options throughout the zoo.
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Featuring seating for nearly 18,000 spectators, the Comcast Center is a sports arena that is the home of the Maryland Terrapins. Numerous sporting events are hosted here, including men's and women's basketball, volleyball, gymnastics, and wrestling.
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80%
515 votes
3001 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008
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Located in the heart of the nation's capital, the Smithsonian National Zoological Park features multiple animal habitats ranging from domestic to rare and exotic species from around the world. The zoo is open daily and has free admission.