Bethesda

Bethesda, MD is located adjacent to Washington, D.C. and is an urban core of Montgomery County, MD. Bethesda is one of the most affluent and highly educated communities in the United States. It is a vibrant town, and a destination for shopping, dining and artistic and cultural events.

According to the Montgomery County Department of Parks & Planning Website, Bethesda has a downtown workforce that exceeds 43,000 people.

The Bethesda Metro station, located in the heart of the downtown, handles more that 15,000 passengers on the average weekday. During weekends, more than 10,000 passengers pass through the station. The number of passengers exiting the Bethesda Metro station exceeds the number entering the station on both weekdays and weekends.

Education

Bethesda has 16 public schools, including three leading high schools

There are many private school options in the Bethesda area, including:

Major Employers

Source: Bethesda.org

10 Things To Do In Bethesda

Dining - Downtown Bethesda is known for its fine restaurants offering a wide range of cuisine from contemporary American to Mediterranean, to French or Latin American.

The Capital Crescent Trail - The trail runs right through Downtown Bethesda and extends from Georgetown in DC to Silver Spring, Maryland. The paved trail is a popular recreation spot to enjoy walking, jogging, biking, or rollerblading.

Glen Echo Park- Enjoy year-round activities in dance, theater, visual arts and environmental education at the National Park for the Arts.

Strathmore Music Center- The 2,000 seat state-of-the-art concert hall features world-class performances by major national artists including folk, blues, pop, jazz, show tunes, and classical music.

Cabin John Regional Park- The park is one of Montgomery County's largest and offers a wide range of things to do. The playground is a favorite for kids and includes a replica of an 1863 C.P. Huntington train that is available for a ten-minute, two-mile ride through the park. There is also a full-service ice-skating rink, indoor and outdoor tennis courts, athletic fields, picnic areas, trails and a nature center.

Round House Theatre- Based in Montgomery County, Maryland, the non-profit theater company produces nearly 200 performances each season at its locations in Bethesda and Silver Spring.

Imagination Stage-The children’s theater company offers year-round productions of modern and classic plays. The organization also offers classes and summer camps focusing on drama, acting, dance, musical theatre, and filmmaking for children of all ages.

Bethesda Blues & Jazz- The Bethesda Blues & Jazz Supper Club brings live musical entertainment to a state-of-the-art venue in a historic landmark building. The supper club features New Orleans style cuisine.

Bethesda Row Cinema- The eight-screen movie theater, located in the heart of Bethesda, specializes in first-run independent and foreign language films, documentaries and classic revivals.

Local Events- Special events are held in Bethesda throughout the year. Here is a list of the most popular annual events:

Source: dc.about.com

Where is Bethesda Located?

Bethesda

Bethesda, MD is located adjacent to Washington, D.C. and is an urban core of Montgomery County, MD. Bethesda is one of the most affluent and highly educated communities in the United States. It is a vibrant town, and a destination for shopping, dining and artistic and cultural events.

According to the Montgomery County Department of Parks & Planning Website, Bethesda has a downtown workforce that exceeds 43,000 people.

Population: 79, 867

Median Household Income: $133,101

Education

Bethesda has 16 public schools, including three leading high schools

Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School

Walter Johnson High School

Walt Whitman High School

There are many private school options in the Bethesda area, including:

Holton-Arms School

Landon School

Lycee Rochambeau School (French School)

St. Bartholomew's School

Sidwell Friends Academy

Stone Ridge of the Sacred Heart

Washington Waldorf School

Georgetown Prepartory School

Frost School

Goddard School

Major Employers

The National Institutes of Health

Walter Reed

Marriott

Lockheed Martin

Johns Hopkins Suburban Hospital

Henry M. Johnson Foundation

Clark Construction Group

Total Wine

Howard Hughes Medical Center

Coventry Healthcare

Host Hotels & Resorts

Comcast Sportsnet

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

Source: Bethesda.org

10 Things To Do In Bethesda

Dining - Downtown Bethesda is known for its fine restaurants offering a wide range of cuisine from contemporary American to Mediterranean, to French or Latin American.

The Capital Crescent Trail - The trail runs right through Downtown Bethesda and extends from Georgetown in DC to Silver Spring, Maryland. The paved trail is a popular recreation spot to enjoy walking, jogging, biking, or rollerblading.

Glen Echo Park- Enjoy year-round activities in dance, theater, visual arts and environmental education at the National Park for the Arts.

Strathmore Music Center- The 2,000 seat state-of-the-art concert hall features world-class performances by major national artists including folk, blues, pop, jazz, show tunes, and classical music.

Round House Theatre- Based in Montgomery County, Maryland, the non-profit theater company produces nearly 200 performances each season at its locations in Bethesda and Silver Spring.

Imagination Stage-The children’s theater company offers year-round productions of modern and classic plays. The organization also offers classes and summer camps focusing on drama, acting, dance, musical theatre, and filmmaking for children of all ages.

Bethesda Blues & Jazz- The Bethesda Blues & Jazz Supper Club brings live musical entertainment to a state-of-the-art venue in a historic landmark building. The supper club features New Orleans style cuisine.

Bethesda Row Cinema- The eight-screen movie theater, located in the heart of Bethesda, specializes in first-run independent and foreign language films, documentaries and classic revivals.

Local Events- Special events are held in Bethesda throughout the year. Here is a list of the most popular annual events:

Dance Bethesda

Bethesda Literary Festival

Bethesda Fine Arts Festival

Imagination Bethesda

Bethesda Outdoor Movies

Taste of Bethesda

Bethesda Row Arts Festival

Bethesda's Winter Wonderland

Source: dc.about.com

Where is Bethesda Located?

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