6 We stayed at Silver Spring as a base for visiting Washington DC, trying to avoid paying...
We stayed at Silver Spring as a base for visiting Washington DC, trying to avoid paying $400/night or something crazy like that which you would pay for a more central location.
The metro station is nearby, which is helpful - but factor in a $3.80 fare each way to downtown DC.
The area has many restaurants and cafes, none of which are very high end. There is a Whole Foods and another supermarket.
The overall feel is ok - it doesn't feel too safe to be with a young family walking around in the evening.
Overall it is ok, but not really a place for spending a lot of time.
Andrew, United States of America
