- 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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23.5 Miles
The Pohick Bay Regional Park is one of only three access points to the Potomac River, which allows for free canoeing, kayaking, and paddle boating. Around the water itself, visitors can hike, camp, and enjoy the picnic and playground areas.
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10 votes
300 Oella Avenue, Catonsville, MD 21228
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The Benjamin Banneker Historical Park & Museum is a historical museum focused on educating the public on the life of Benjamin Banneker, a renowned scientist and abolitionist. Attractions include educational exhibits, horticultural demonstration areas, and walking trails.
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300 Governor Stone Parkway, Severna Park, MD 21108
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At Shipley's Choice Park, visitors can use the site's baseball and multipurpose fields for group athletic activities. The location also includes a paved trail for those who wish to go hiking.
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8 votes
5040 Walney Road, Chantilly, VA 20151
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Hosting more than 30,000 visitors each year, the Ellanor C Lawrence Park - Walney Visitors Center is a public park facility that has a wealth of information available for visitors. Located in a restored farmhouse, the center hosts exhibits, too.
23.6 Miles
Ellanor C. Lawrence Park serves as a wildlife preservation area. Visitors can hike, picnic, and learn more about the area in the Walney Visitor Center's refurbished 1780's farmhouse.
23.6 Miles
60%
5 votes
8419 Baltimore Nat'l. Pike, Ellicott City, MD 21043
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A 32-lane bowling center, Brunswick Zone - Normandy offers open and league bowling with widescreen monitors. The center provides a snack bar, a pro shop, a full bar with adult beverages, arcade games and a billiard table.
23.6 Miles
91%
35 votes
21293 Smiths Switch Road, Ashburn, VA 20147
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Serving as one of the longest parks in the state, the Washington & Old Dominion Trail covers 45 miles of paved pathways. Visitors can enjoy walking, running, bicycling, and skating with an adjacent 32-mile-long gravel path for horseback riding.
23.7 Miles
Featuring a group of local comedians, Cool Cow Comedy LLC performs at a variety of entertainment venues all across Virginia. The performances consist of stand up comedy and humorous skits.
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3 votes
10406 Gunston Road, Lorton, VA 22079
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Featuring 13.4 miles of hiking trails, the Meadowood Special Recreation Management Area is a recreational area popular among nature enthusiasts. The area also offers seven miles of horseback riding trails as well as over 800 acres of forest area.
23.8 Miles
Featuring a large indoor ice rink, the Ashburn Ice House has many ice skating related activities. Guests can learn to skate, play hockey, figure skate, or simply participate in the open public skating sessions.