A Community Overview

While this DC suburb used to be well on the fringes of urban life and entertainment, today’s this town is anything but boring. With a bustling, pedestrian-friendly downtown featuring high-end dining and shops, this self-confident community is on the move. It is a vibrant town and hosts a ton of artistic and cultural events.

If you are a fan out visiting restaurants, the downtown area will NOT disappoint. The area showcases cuisine from literally around the world. There are close to 200 restaurants, and there is something there for everyone to enjoy!

With close to 700 retailers and businesses located downtown, It is home to boutiques, home design shops, salons, art galleries, and more. People come from all the surrounding areas to shop here!

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Things to do in Bethesda

Entertainment and Dining in Bethesda

Restaurants and More

For much of the 19th Century, Bethesda was nothing more than a country crossroads named after a local church, but it grew steadily after the installation of a streetcar between the more prosperous towns of Georgetown and Rockville. After World War II, the National Naval Hospital and the National Institutes of Health were built in the area, and Bethesda flooded with federal workers, military personnel, and contractors. Today it’s grown into a vibrant community in its own right with several corporate headquarters and a high-density downtown.

Hotels in and around Bethesda

Bethesda Means Business

Take a peek at some of the “main employers” in the Bethesda area.

The National Institutes of Health
Naval Support Activity Bethesda (Walter Reed)
Marriott International
American Society of Health System-Pharmacists
Lockheed Martin
Pebblebrook Hotel Trust
Total Wine
Johns Hopkins Suburban Hospital
Henry M. Johnson Foundation
Clark Construction Group
Howard Hughes Medical Center
Coventry Healthcare
Hospitality Partners
Diamondrock Hospitality
Host Hotels & Resorts
Comcast Sportsnet
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

Schools in Bethesda

Montgomery School District

Bethesda is part of the Montgomery School District. To say this district is HUGE is an understatement. For this reason, the very best way to confirm where your child will be attending school is to click HERE for the school assignment tool. There are:

135 Elementary Schools
40 Middle Scholls
25 High Schools
5 Special Schools
1 Alternative Program
2 Early Learning Childhood Centers

Elementary Schools

Ashburton Elementary School
Bannockburn Elementary School
Bethesda Elementary School
Bradley Hills Elementary School
Burning Tree Elementary School
Carderock Springs Elementary School
Seven Locks Elementary School
Westbrook Elementary School
Wood Acres Elementary School
Wyngate Elementary School

Middle Schools

North Bethesda Middle School
Thomas W. Pyle Middle School
Westland Middle School

High Schools

Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School
Walt Whitman High School
Walter Johnson High School (North Bethesda)

Education is always a key factor in any home-buying decision, and you can rest easy knowing that the educational system in the area is top-notch! Served by the Montgomery County Public School District which ranked the second-largest school district in Maryland, the MCPS serves over 160,000 students. The MCPS is overseen by superintendent Dr. Jack R. Smith who was appointed in September of 2015. The district operates 135 elementary schools, 40 middle schools, and 25 high schools.

TO SEE ALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS CLICK HERE
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Residents take advantage of the numerous arts options like galleries and theater and love eating out at a bevy of restaurants.

This area is also a very health-conscious community, and there are many businesses that cater to fitness and a healthy lifestyle. There is ample green space such as the Capital Crescent trail linking to Georgetown and Silver Spring as a popular route for runners and bikers.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Idyllic residential living with downtown options.

The wide side streets and large houses feel far away from the stress of Washington, while its downtown core has options for those who want a higher energy lifestyle.

The whole town has a very efficient public transportation system with Metro and bus service, but traffic is still an issue along Wisconsin Avenue and Old Georgetown Road. From parking to shopping to an abundance of medical care and professional services, Bethesda combines the conveniences of the suburbs with the urbanity of a small city.

WHAT NOT TO EXPECT

A pulsing nightlife or the diverse dining options of the city.

Despite some international flair, Bethesda doesn’t have the diversity that DC offers for places to eat. It also doesn’t have the nightlife, with few bars open late during the week or weekend. Still, there is always evening activity at the restaurants and pubs along Woodmont and Bethesda Avenues.

THE MARKET

Condominiums near downtown.

Bethesda is full of older homes that have been refurbished or replaced with larger, modern housing. More modern, luxury condominiums have joined some of the older stock of apartments built downtown.

YOU’LL FALL IN LOVE WITH

Not needing to drive into the city to enjoy city life.

If you love eating out, you’ll be at home here with a variety of outposts of DC restaurants as well as new places unique to Bethesda to try. You can be downtown boutique shopping one minute, and then back home enjoying the comforts of home the next. Here, you move at your own pace and enjoy the best that life has to offer.

Kevin Grolig is a life‐long native of Montgomery County, Maryland, and is truly dedicated to providing exceptional, professional, and comprehensive real estate services to his valued clients. As the principal of The Kevin Grolig Home Team, Kevin in collaboration with his team exhibits a genuine commitment to serving each client with exceptional first‐class service, true advocacy, and full‐service resources that markedly result in each client’s real estate dreams coming true! In applying his intimate and comprehensive knowledge, he is able to provide his clients with excellent opportunities that currently exist in the Greater Montgomery County real estate market.

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