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Brookside Gardens
Explore the great outdoors at Brookside Gardens, a lovely green space in Wheaton. Experience the area's lively festivals and great live music.
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Station
Embark on a guided tour of this redbrick former transportation hub and sit in the waiting room under 1940s fluorescent light.
Holy Cross Hospital
Though Holy Cross Hospital might be what brings you to town, perhaps you'll have a chance to explore more of Forest Glen while you are here.
DCI World Headquarters
DCI World Headquarters is just one of the places to see in Silver Spring, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the area's great live music and fascinating museums.
AFI Silver Theatre
You can enjoy a show at AFI Silver Theatre during your trip to Silver Spring. Discover the area's great live music and shops.
Miniature Train and Carousel at Wheaton Regional Park
Explore the great outdoors at Miniature Train and Carousel at Wheaton Regional Park, a lovely green space in Wheaton. Experience the area's acclaimed art scene and fascinating museums.
Gateway to NOAA
You can enjoy some culture when you stop by Gateway to NOAA in Silver Spring. Discover the area's lively festivals and notable monuments.
National Museum of Health and Medicine
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in National Museum of Health and Medicine during your travels in Silver Spring. Discover the area's lively festivals and notable monuments.
Ellsworth Place
During your trip to Silver Spring, you can do some window-shopping at Ellsworth Place. Experience the area's fascinating museums and acclaimed theater scene.
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Downtown Silver Spring
While you're in Downtown Silver Spring, take in top sights like AFI Silver Theatre and jump on the metro at Silver Spring Station to see more of the city.
Woodmoor
When in Woodmoor, you can plan a visit to AFI Silver Theatre and Mayor of Silver Spring, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Old Salem Village
When in Old Salem Village, you can plan a visit to Brookside Gardens and Gardens Ice House, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
- Brookside Gardens
- White House
- National Air and Space Museum
- Smithsonian's National Zoo
- Walter E. Washington Convention Center
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
- University of Maryland
- United States Capitol
- Union Station Shopping Center
- Arlington National Cemetery
- Washington Monument
- Smithsonian Institution
- George Washington University
- Tysons Corner Center
- Washington Navy Yard
- Georgetown University
- Maryland Live Casino
- National Museum of Natural History
- Nationals Park
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