Guidebook for Silver Spring
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AIRP Radiologic Pathology Correlation Course. Great movies.
149 locals recommend
AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center
8633 Colesville RoadAIRP Radiologic Pathology Correlation Course. Great movies.
The Fillmore Silver Spring
8656 Colesville RdConcerts, etc.
Fenwick Beer & Wine
1327 Fenwick LnReally nice selection of wine and beer with knowledgeable and helpful staff.
Silver Spring Metro Station
Red line!!!
Regal Majestic Stadium 20 and IMAX
900 Ellsworth DrGreat theater with all the new releases.
LA Fitness
2970 Belcrest Center DrWork out!
Washington Sports Clubs
3100 14th St NWWork out
Copper Canyon Grill
928 Ellsworth DrGood food.
Panera Bread
3100 14th St NWLocal hangout for those in need of coffee, free internet and snacks
Groceries. If you don't want to cook and spend a lot of money at a restaurant, go to the hot food and salad bar section. Great selection of food and pretty reasonably priced at $8.99/lb.
138 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
11355 Woodglen DrGroceries. If you don't want to cook and spend a lot of money at a restaurant, go to the hot food and salad bar section. Great selection of food and pretty reasonably priced at $8.99/lb.
Safeway
11201 Georgia AveGroceries
Giant Food
2900 University Blvd WGroceries
CVS
1418 P St NWDrug Store
Cold Stone Creamery
821 Ellsworth DrIce Cream!
Pandian Health, 8661 Colesville Road Level 4, Silver Spring, MD 20910 - good place for a massage.
There are a bunch of small stores. Mall is under construction.
20 locals recommend
Ellsworth Place
8661 Colesville RdPandian Health, 8661 Colesville Road Level 4, Silver Spring, MD 20910 - good place for a massage.
There are a bunch of small stores. Mall is under construction.
Millennium Stage has Free shows every day at 6 pm. See http://www.kennedy-center.org/programs/millennium/?
498 locals recommend
John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
2700 F St NWMillennium Stage has Free shows every day at 6 pm. See http://www.kennedy-center.org/programs/millennium/?
Free Art Museum with free events in the Kogod Courtyard and the theater on the bottom floor (on the Museum of American Art side). See http://npg.si.edu/event/currentevents.html
365 locals recommend
National Portrait Gallery
Free Art Museum with free events in the Kogod Courtyard and the theater on the bottom floor (on the Museum of American Art side). See http://npg.si.edu/event/currentevents.html
The Cherry Blossoms are beautiful in April. A must see (even if it is a bit crowded)
123 locals recommend
Tidal Basin
20245 National DrThe Cherry Blossoms are beautiful in April. A must see (even if it is a bit crowded)
National Air and Space Museum
600 Independence Ave SWSee http://www.si.edu/events
National Museum of the American Indian
4th Street SouthwestThe food in the cafeteria is great!
Smithsonian Castle Information Center
1000 Jefferson Dr SWIconic Landmark
Thomas Jefferson Memorial Bookstore
16 E Basin Dr SWIconic Landmark
Lincoln Memorial
2 Lincoln Memorial Cir NWIconic Landmark
Washington Monument
2 15th St NWIconic Landmark
Rock Creek Park
3545 Williamsburg Ln NWEscape to nature in the middle of the DC metro area
Culture House DC (Blind Whino)
700 Delaware Ave SWSee http://www.blindwhino.org/
Nice venue with eclectic shows in dinner cabaret style seating. http://thehowardtheatre.com/
160 locals recommend
Howard Theatre
620 T St NWNice venue with eclectic shows in dinner cabaret style seating. http://thehowardtheatre.com/
Smithsonian National Zoological Park
3001 Connecticut Ave NWNice zoo
Drinks & Nightlife
Cubano's
1201 Fidler LaneCool local restaurant
8407 Kitchen Bar
8407 Ramsey AvenueBit on the pricey side, but a nice place for dinner and drinks
McGinty's Public House
911 Ellsworth DrLocal pub. Live music upstairs sometimes.
Quarry House Tavern
8401 Georgia AveLocal Pub. 1/2 price burgers on Mondays
Masa Hibachi Steakhouse & Sushi
921 J Ellsworth DrHappy hour 4-6 pm. Good sushi. Nice crowd.
Austin Grill Silver Spring
919 Ellsworth DrSome OK happy hour specials. Bad service. Not a fan.
Thai At Silver Spring
921 Ellsworth DrNice ambiance. A bit pricey for Thai food.
Eggspectation
923 Ellsworth DrOK food. Nothing special. Bad service.
Cool place for wine, beer, small plates and desserts. I like that there is a varied crowd. A bit on the small side; expect to get friendly as you have to share tables..
15 locals recommend
Adega Wine Cellars & Cafe
8519 Fenton StreetCool place for wine, beer, small plates and desserts. I like that there is a varied crowd. A bit on the small side; expect to get friendly as you have to share tables..
Food Scene
Mi Rancho
8701 Ramsey AveThat delicious smell of grilled meat is from Mi Rancho.
The best happy hour ever! 4 to 7 pm. They have a good tapas and dinner menu as well.
7 locals recommend
La Malinche Spanish and Mexican Tapas
8622 Colesville RdThe best happy hour ever! 4 to 7 pm. They have a good tapas and dinner menu as well.
Pho Hiep Hoa Restaurant
921 Ellsworth DrLow prices, good food, friendly servers.
Jackie's Restaurant & Sidebar
8081 Georgia AvenueGreat local restaurant and bar
LEBTAV
8535 Fenton StMiddle Eastern Food. Ok, but not terrific.
Potbelly Sandwich Shop
655 Michigan Ave NEAwesome sandwiches. Very reasonably priced and tasty!
Red Lobster
21065 Dulles Town CircleOverpriced lobster at a chain restaurant. Not a fan.
A.G. Kitchen
931 Ellsworth DriveExpensive. Bad service. Trendy place for hipsters with credit cards.
I know it is fast food, but the wahoo tacos and tequila lime shrimp salad are really good.
Baja Fresh Mexican Grill
8515 Fenton StI know it is fast food, but the wahoo tacos and tequila lime shrimp salad are really good.
Shopping
A butcher shop & curing cellar share space with a chic eatery serving charcuterie & craft cocktails. Pricey buy delicious and unique
33 locals recommend
Urban Butcher
8226 Georgia AveA butcher shop & curing cellar share space with a chic eatery serving charcuterie & craft cocktails. Pricey buy delicious and unique