Your gateway to the beltway welcome to the hampton inn silver spring md hotel today the shimmering mineral water spring in acorn park that inspired the name of this city is dry but the town that was established around that tiny silver spring still shines brightly on the northern border of our nations capital plan a visit to acorn park to see the historic site of silver springs namesake but its the modern feel and eclectic culture of this city that keeps visitors coming back to the well