Silver Spring is a suburban city located in Montgomery County, Maryland just north of Washington, DC. The Downtown Silver Spring area has recently undergone a major transformation with the addition of great restaurants, entertainment, and a variety of shopping venues. During the warmer months visitors enjoy outdoor concerts and patio dining.
Location
Silver Spring often refers to a large geographic area, extending from the borders of Washington, DC to the south, Prince George’s County, Maryland to the east and Howard County, Maryland to the north. The Downtown area is located along Georgia Avenue about 2 miles south of the Capital Beltway (I-495).
Neighborhoods Near Silver Spring
Kemp Mill, Fenton Village, Takoma Park; Woodside, Montgomery Hills, Blair, Seven Oaks, Calverton, Capitol View Park, Cloverly, Colesville, Fairland, Forest Glen, Four Corners, Hillandale, Montgomery Hills, Rock Creek Forest, Rosemary Hills, Wheaton, White Oak, Woodmoor, Aspen Hill
Silver Spring Demographics
According to the 2000 census, Silver Spring is home to 76,540 residents. The race breakdown is as follows: White: 46.6%; Black: 28.1%; Asian: 8.2%; Hispanic/Latino: 22.2 %. Population under age 15: 19.7%; 65 and over: 9.6 %; Median household income: $ 51,653 (1999).
Silver Spring Public Transportation
MARC Train (Brunswick Line) Metrorail Red Line Metrobus Ride On VanGo Greyhound Bus Terminal
Points of Interest in Silver Spring
AFI Silver Theater and Cultural Center
National Capital Trolley Museum
George Meany Memorial Archives
Round House Theater
Blair Mansion Inn
Silver Spring Annual Events
Silver Spring Restaurant Week
Silver Spring Swings – Free Summer Concerts
Silverdocs Documentary Film Festival
Silver Spring Jazz Festival
Silver Spring Thanksgiving Parade
Silver Spring Hotels
Courtyard by Marriott – Downtown Silver Spring
Courtyard by Marriott – Silver Spring North
Crowne Plaza Washington, DC – Silver Spring
Hilton Silver Spring
Holiday Inn Silver Spring
Residence Inn by Marriott
Silver Spring Websites
Silver Spring Downtown
Greater Silver Spring Chamber of Commerce
Silver Spring Scene