About Bethesda, MD

Located just outside of Washington, DC, Bethesda is one of the country’s most vibrant urban and business areas. With its tree-lined streets and mix of quaint older homes and newer homes/condos, the residents of Bethesda can enjoy a party or festival in every season. From ice sculpting in the winter to strut your mutt in the fall, to the literary festival of spring and the numerous music festivals and art shows in the summer, there is something for everyone. Walk or bike your way up and down the Crescent Trail –a rail-trail, built upon the abandoned rail bed of the 11 mile Georgetown Branch of the B&O Railroad. Wonderful in any season, it is a quiet oasis in a busy urban area.

Dining out or choosing to “pick-up” and dine in, you can have a different experience most days of the year. There are over 200 restaurants in Bethesda and lots of gourmet stores and farmer’s markets. Before or after dining, a lively arts community and shopping mecca await you. There is the Strathmore Performing and Fine Arts Center, hosting internationally known performers, three live arts theaters, movie complexes and over 11 galleries. Pamper yourself with finds from unique boutiques for both home and person as well as day spas and salons.

Montgomery County public schools have a reputation for excellence in teaching our future leaders and Bethesda is also home to outstanding private schools including the Holton-Arms School and the Sidwell Friends Lower School. Pursue higher education at many nearby area Universities including The American University, The George Washington University, Georgetown University and Howard University. A short ride away are the University of Maryland in College Park and the George Mason University in Northern Virginia. Easy access to the Metro system, routes I-495 and I-66 and numerous local thoroughfares make commuting to work or play accessible.

For small town living on a big town scale, Bethesda might just be the place for you.