The city of Silver Spring can be confusing to navigate, seemingly due to it’s vague boundaries. It is larger than any other city in Maryland next to Baltimore. Silver Spring’s boundaries are within DC, Prince George’s and Howard Counties to the south, north and east, with Rock Creek and Plyers Mill Road to the west and northwest. Rock Creek passes along the west side of Silver Spring.
This interactive Silver Spring map gives you a birds-eye view of the city, with an idea of neighborhood boundaries, parks and recreation, shopping and major commuting routes.
Beginning in 1997, the revitalization of downtown Silver Spring sprang forth new growth and development to what is now a hub of arts, dining and business. The American Nurses Association, NOAA, Discovery Communication are a few of the businesses occupying commercial space downtown. Shopping, a variety of diverse choice for ethnic dining, local and chain restaurant options, as well as annual events such as SilverDocs Documentary Film Festival, Jazz Festival and Thanksgiving Day Parade keep downtown Silver Spring bustling.
Silver Spring Beltway exits are at Colesville Road (MD 29), Georgia Avenue (MD 97) and New Hampshire Avenue (MD 650). There are also 4 exits onto the Intercounty Connector (ICC MD 200) located at Georgia Avenue, Layhill Road, New Hampshire Avenue and Columbia Pike (MD 29). The Brunswick line of the MARC train can be accessed at the Silver Spring Metro station (on Metro’s Red Line). Construction of the Purple Line Light Rail will connect Silver Spring with Bethesda.
Sligo Creek and Rock Creek flow along Silver Spring neighborhoods, offering hiking and biking trails, with playgrounds and picnic areas. The beautiful Brookside Gardens and Wheaton Regional Park are also encompassed with the boundaries of Silver Spring.
Search the Multiple Listing Service for Silver Spring, MD Homes for Sale – Click on the map to refine your search according to your needs. You can register to get alerts, save favorites, make property notes and save your searches. Email The Myers Team at bobmyersteam@gmail.com for a list of Coming Soon properties, which are not included here.