Silver Spring

Downtown Silver Spring is adjacent to the northern tip of DC and is the most urbanized part of an otherwise residential area. Newer mixed-use developments have breathed new life into the classic region. Although the postal service assigns many areas the Silver Spring address, the official census-designated place is comprised of 14 ethnically-diverse neighborhoods.

Silver Spring borders Rock Creek Park giving you immediate access to 1,754 acres of trails immersing you in so much peaceful scenery you will forget you’re in the city. Silver Spring is a cultural haven with a lively arts and entertainment scene. AFI Silver Theater and a branch of The Fillmore ensure a steady supply of interesting events. The National Museum of Health and Medicine, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s headquarters, and the Food and Drug Administration bring scientists and intellectuals to the neighborhood. Silver Spring is foodie haven with an unbelievable collection of 150 restaurants in every cuisine imaginable. Make a list and start checking them off. You will find your must-haves in no time.

Convenient commuting into DC, top-ranking Montgomery County Schools, and larger homes with yards bring families to Silver Spring.