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What You’ll Love About Bethesda

The Amenities

Bethesda is home to 20 art galleries, over 200 restaurants, 2 live theaters, dance and music studios, and plenty of upscale boutiques.

The Location

Just a short 30 minute drive from the nation's capital, Bethesda is part of an area renowned for its biomedical research centers.

The Culture

Throughout the year, downtown Bethesda hosts a number of festivals, exhibits, and events revolving around art, food, and film.

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Come Explore Life in Bethesda

Just north of Washington, DC lies the bustling urban community of Bethesda. Renowned for its leading biomedical research centers, Bethesda is one of the most coveted suburbs surrounding the nation's capital. Living in Bethesda means having easy access to diverse cultural events and showcases, a plethora of delicious and unique restaurants, and upscale boutiques while taking up residence in beautiful 20th century brick homes. Bethesda neighborhoods are brimming with tree-lined streets and ample green foliage, providing peaceful scenery to an otherwise bustling urban community.

Highlights of Bethesda

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Parks & Recreation

Take advantage of Bethesda's beautiful outdoor scenery and vibrant parks. Go for a run through downtown Bethesda on the Capital Crescent Trail, enjoy a full range of outdoor sports activities at Cabin John Regional Park, or spend the day exploring the arts and culture of Glen Echo Park.

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Local Attractions

A hub for art and culture, Bethesda regularly hosts a wide variety of events, exhibits, and festivals centered around music, art, dance, and film. Take in a show or concert at one of the many local theaters, spend a weekend afternoon at the farmer's market, or simply people-watch at one of the many fabulous outdoor restaurants in downtown.

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Employment

A number of top employers call Bethesda home, including the National Institute of Health, Verizon, and IBM. Unemployment in Montgomery County is low at about 3.2%.

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Education

Bethesda is home to a number of excellent public and private schools, with close proximity to the University of Maryland in College Park and American University in DC. Students living in Bethesda can attend public schools within the Montgomery County School District, including Bethesda Elementary School, Weston Middle School, and Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School.

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Shopping & Dining

Delicious, unique restaurants and shopping boutiques abound in the bustling community of downtown Bethesda! The area hosts over 200 different ethnic restaurants, a wide variety of upscale fashion boutiques and stores, and a delicious local farmer's market on the weekends.

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Community Events

There is something for everyone in Bethesda. Local events include a delightful abundance of art exhibits, festivals, and events hosted for the public including musicals and plays, dance performances, and film screenings. Children in the area have top choices in different summer camps and weekend activities to fill their days with fun and adventure.