Guidebook for Bethesda
Drinks & Nightlife
Bar and restaurant; sometimes music in the bar. Very euro and chic. Outdoor dining too. Good food.
31 locals recommend
Mon Ami Gabi
7239 Woodmont AveBar and restaurant; sometimes music in the bar. Very euro and chic. Outdoor dining too. Good food.
Parks & Nature
Ten minutes up the road. Spectacular waterfalls. Tow path along C&O Canal and Potomac River. Huge gorges. Blue heron. Biking or walking.
38 locals recommend
Great Falls Tavern Visitor Center
11710 Macarthur BlvdTen minutes up the road. Spectacular waterfalls. Tow path along C&O Canal and Potomac River. Huge gorges. Blue heron. Biking or walking.
Arts & Culture
Carousel; ballroom dancing; contra dancing; water color; glass blowing; children's theater; yoga/ballet; puppet theater; dance classes; tai chi; folk dance; tango; swing dance (live music); all kinds of arts and classes.
36 locals recommend
Glen Echo Park
7300 Macarthur BlvdCarousel; ballroom dancing; contra dancing; water color; glass blowing; children's theater; yoga/ballet; puppet theater; dance classes; tai chi; folk dance; tango; swing dance (live music); all kinds of arts and classes.
Getting Around
Walk to Ride On Bus #29 to Friendship Heights or Bethesda Metro stations. Also Uber and Lyft effective here. Other bus lines to.
46 locals recommend
Bethesda Metro Center
7514 Woodmont AveWalk to Ride On Bus #29 to Friendship Heights or Bethesda Metro stations. Also Uber and Lyft effective here. Other bus lines to.
Shopping
Fresh produce, fish, grass-fed meats, gluten-free products, alternative health products. Also pick up a lunch or dinner at the salad bars and deli stations.
581 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
1440 P St NWFresh produce, fish, grass-fed meats, gluten-free products, alternative health products. Also pick up a lunch or dinner at the salad bars and deli stations.