Silver Spring is one of the most exciting Washington DC suburbs in the area. If you’re looking for restaurants, special events, bars, music venues, parks, shopping, and a variety of things to do, then you’ve definitely come to the right place.

In terms of housing options, Silver Spring is primarily known for apartments. Although Silver Spring seems to thrive on its own, many of its residents live in the area and then commute to Washington DC each day. Silver Spring's metro station makes it a snap to get to other Maryland and Northern Virginia (NOVA) stops, including Washington DC.

On the weekend, you’ll likely find something going on right on the streets. It’s not uncommon for there to be special outdoor events throughout the year. 

The center of Silver Spring is likely to be the most exciting to you. However, if you find the assortment of coffee shops, restaurants, bars, and movie theaters to be a little too artificial for your tastes, don’t worry. Just make your way over to Georgia Ave. It’s there you’ll discover just how culturally diverse Silver Spring really is. There’s a wide array of American, African, Latin, Middle-Eastern, and Asian restaurants.

Want to see a movie? There’s a Regal Theaters chain in the area, but you might prefer a limited-release film from the AFI Silver Theater and Cultural Center. Take a walking tour of the Forest Glen Seminary, or visit the dinosaur skeleton that can be found in the Discovery Channel Headquarters lobby.