Guidebook for Silver Spring
Food Scene
Pacci's Trattoria
6 Post Office RdGreat pasta dishes and amazing weekend brunch buffet
Great thin crust pizza and salads, with indoors and outdoors seating
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Pacci's Neapolitan Pizzeria
8113 Georgia AveGreat thin crust pizza and salads, with indoors and outdoors seating
Great Chinese food with dim sum options on Saturdays and Sundays. Get pretty crowded during dim sum hours.
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Gourmet Inspirations
2646 University Blvd WGreat Chinese food with dim sum options on Saturdays and Sundays. Get pretty crowded during dim sum hours.
Popular Vietnamese restaurant. If you're into spicy food, try their famous Bun Bo Hue (or beef noodles from Hue, Vietnam)
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Mi La Cay
2409 University Blvd WPopular Vietnamese restaurant. If you're into spicy food, try their famous Bun Bo Hue (or beef noodles from Hue, Vietnam)
Cash only. It's the closest ramen place to our house. Our other favorite ramen place is Maki in Rockville.
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Ren's Ramen
11403 Amherst AveCash only. It's the closest ramen place to our house. Our other favorite ramen place is Maki in Rockville.
Large selection of ramen, sushi, and Asian inspired food. Very popular with the locals and great prices.
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MAKI
842C Rockville PikeLarge selection of ramen, sushi, and Asian inspired food. Very popular with the locals and great prices.
Good pastry choices and next to the Capital Crescent Trail, which is great for walks. Also near to other shops and restaurants in the area.
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PAUL
4760 Bethesda AveGood pastry choices and next to the Capital Crescent Trail, which is great for walks. Also near to other shops and restaurants in the area.
Bread Furst
4434 Connecticut Ave NWGreat bread options. Long lines.
Every dish is amazing. Impeccable service. It's located in an unassuming location.
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IL Pizzico
15209 Frederick RdEvery dish is amazing. Impeccable service. It's located in an unassuming location.
BurgerFi
1608 Village Market BlvdGrassfed burgers with beer and wine
Great Italian and Mediterranean food options. Quiet, clean, and special pricing for lunch menu.
Regina's Restaurant
Great Italian and Mediterranean food options. Quiet, clean, and special pricing for lunch menu.
Full Key
2227 University Blvd WGreat Cantonese food choices including roast duck and wonton soup.
Arts & Culture
The Music Center at Strathmore
5301 Tuckerman LnThe acoustic is incredible!
great location theater with quality production. All seats are good!
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Olney Theatre Center
2001 Olney Sandy Spring Rdgreat location theater with quality production. All seats are good!
Parks & Nature
Free. Beautiful and peaceful. It has many beautiful and unique tree and plant species, including in the greenhouse. Great for strolls. It also leads to the Brookside Nature Center, Wheaton Regional Park (home to the children's train, giant playground, and carousel).
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Brookside Gardens
1800 Glenallan AveFree. Beautiful and peaceful. It has many beautiful and unique tree and plant species, including in the greenhouse. Great for strolls. It also leads to the Brookside Nature Center, Wheaton Regional Park (home to the children's train, giant playground, and carousel).
It's part of Great Falls National Park. It offers both light and difficult trails. For leisure walks, stay on the C&O path. For challenging hikes, try to the Billy Goat trails
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Old Anglers Inn
10801 Macarthur BlvdIt's part of Great Falls National Park. It offers both light and difficult trails. For leisure walks, stay on the C&O path. For challenging hikes, try to the Billy Goat trails
United States National Arboretum
3501 New York Ave NEKenilworth Park and Aquatic Gardens
1550 Anacostia Avenue NortheastEssentials
Safeway
11201 Georgia AveIt's open 24/7!
Drinks & Nightlife
Good drink options. The fish and chips and meatloaf are pretty decent.
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The Limerick Pub
11301 Elkin StGood drink options. The fish and chips and meatloaf are pretty decent.
Entertainment & Activities
Independent theater with a huge selection of both domestic and foreign films
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AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center
8633 Colesville RoadIndependent theater with a huge selection of both domestic and foreign films
Getting Around
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
702 Rockville PikeWheaton Station
11171 Georgia AveMetro station on the red line
Zipcar
403 8th St NWThe closest bike rental station is located two blocks from our house.
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Capital Bikeshare
The closest bike rental station is located two blocks from our house.