Bethesda is one of the most affluent and highly educated communities in the United States. Thinking about moving to Bethesda, MD? Or do you already LIVE HERE or nearby? These are my BEST 7 reasons why I love Bethesda and my favorite things TO DO in Bethesda! In the video, I reveal the best kept SECRET about living in Bethesda Maryland!
1- Downtown Bethesda
Bethesda, one of the most renowned communities in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, is a destination for ethnic restaurants, boutiques, home décor shops and artistic and trendy hot spots. Downtown Bethesda is home to numerous fashion boutiques, home design shops, art galleries, salons and community services. With nearly 700 retailers and businesses present in the downtown, Bethesda is a destination for any shopping need.
2- Capital Crescent Trail
The Capital Crescent Trail is complete for seven miles from Georgetown to Bethesda. This section features a 10-foot wide asphalt path and wherever possible an adjacent 2-foot wide stone-dust trail for joggers. Most of the Trail passes through parks and other wooded areas; it passes over four bridges, through two tunnels, and provides beautiful vistas over the Potomac. Need a bike? No problem! Try the capital bikeshare!
Capital Bikeshare
Pick up a bike at one of hundreds of stations around the metro DC area. See bike availability on the System Map or mobile app. Take as many short rides as you want while your pass is active. Passes and memberships include unlimited classic bike trips under 30 minutes. End a ride by returning your bike to any station. Push your bike firmly into an empty dock and wait for the green light to make sure it’s locked. $2 For a quick, classic bike trip under 30 minutes. $8 for a 24 hour pass. $7/month for an annual membership.
3- Access to DC. When you live in Bethesda, MD, you border Washington D.C. which gives you easy access to all D.C. has to offer! Check out the Zoo and the Smithsonian Museaums! They’re FREE!
4- Metro. You have 2 metro stations in Bethesda. Bethesda Metro and the NIH metro stop. Both are on the red line and will take you into DC or out to Rockville and Gaithersburg.
5- Restaurants. Bethesda MD has some of the BEST resaurants around! And we love to celebate them! Check out these 3 festivals!
“Savor Bethesda” Restaurant Week takes place from July 8 – July 18, 2021. Participating downtown Bethesda restaurants will offer lunch, dinner and special treat menus at $10, $20 or $35 for dine in and take-out customers.
Bethesda Magazine Restaurant Week’s participating restaurants offer up a variety of options for their prix fixe menus. Choose the restaurant based on what fits your budget and your taste buds. Win with your food photos. Snap a photo during your restaurant week meal and share it on Instagram for a chance to win a gift card from one of the participating restaurants. To enter include #BmagRW in the caption of your photo and tag @BethesdaMag.
Taste of Bethesda festival annually attracts 45,000 attendees to enjoy tastes from some of Bethesda’s best restaurants along with five stages of live entertainment.
6- Cabin John Park & Great Falls Park
In Bethesda, you have some of the most beatiful parks, hikes and dog walks! In the video, I show you some pics!
7- Well, this is the best kept secret about living in Bethesda, so you may want to check out the video below!