Guidebook for Bethesda
Food Scene
Starbucks
4611 Sangamore RdClosest coffee shop, typical Starbucks
This is one of my favorite places close by for breakfast. Their pastries are amazing!
7 residents recomanen
Praline Bakery & Bistro
4611 Sangamore RdThis is one of my favorite places close by for breakfast. Their pastries are amazing!
One of my favorite restaurants around. Delicious Mexican food and incredible margaritas. They have homemade chips and salsa, and everything there is super fresh and delicious.
19 residents recomanen
Gringos & Mariachis
4928 Cordell AveOne of my favorite restaurants around. Delicious Mexican food and incredible margaritas. They have homemade chips and salsa, and everything there is super fresh and delicious.
Amazing mussels, fries, and beer. As close to Belgium as you can get here in Maryland!
31 residents recomanen
Mussel Bar & Grille
800 N Glebe RdAmazing mussels, fries, and beer. As close to Belgium as you can get here in Maryland!
French cuisine- Haven't eaten here yet, but came for drinks and live music and it was a good time. I've heard the food is really great here though!
31 residents recomanen
Mon Ami Gabi
7239 Woodmont AveFrench cuisine- Haven't eaten here yet, but came for drinks and live music and it was a good time. I've heard the food is really great here though!
Arts & Culture
Built in the late 1800's, Glen Echo Park used to be an amusement park, and since its closure in the 1960's, it has undergone restorations and one of the most popular sites is the carousel, as it's the only functioning ride now.
Still a pretty park and there's always some kind of event going on there.
36 residents recomanen
Glen Echo Park
7300 Macarthur BlvdBuilt in the late 1800's, Glen Echo Park used to be an amusement park, and since its closure in the 1960's, it has undergone restorations and one of the most popular sites is the carousel, as it's the only functioning ride now.
Still a pretty park and there's always some kind of event going on there.
Essentials
Poly Clean Kenwood
5120 River RdThis is the closest place to do laundry
5 minute drive from the house. I usually opt to come here instead of the Safeway because they have self-checkout, so the lines are always super quick.
27 residents recomanen
Giant Food
5463 Wisconsin Ave5 minute drive from the house. I usually opt to come here instead of the Safeway because they have self-checkout, so the lines are always super quick.
Safeway
7625 Old Georgetown RdClosest grocery store
CVS
1418 P St NWIf you need something quick, or toiletries, CVS is just up the road.
Shopping
You can find shopping, grocery, restaurants, and movie theater here. Just hop on the #23 Ride-On bus and it'll take you there :)
34 residents recomanen
Friendship Heights
You can find shopping, grocery, restaurants, and movie theater here. Just hop on the #23 Ride-On bus and it'll take you there :)
Drinks & Nightlife
This place actually has really good food as well as a good beer selection.
22 residents recomanen
American Tap Room
3101 Wilson BlvdThis place actually has really good food as well as a good beer selection.
Dupont Circle
Anywhere around Dupont is great for nightlife.
El Centro
1218 Wisconsin Ave NWThis is in Georgetown, great spot for drinks.
Love love love this place. If you like wine and a gorgeous view, you must check this place out. They have indoor and outdoor seating and snacks and always a delicious food truck.
Unfortunately it may be best accessible via car, but there could be public transit that goes out this way. It's only about a 20-30 min drive, but it's so worth it. Everyone I've brought here loves this place.
41 residents recomanen
Celler de Bull Run
15950 Lee HwyLove love love this place. If you like wine and a gorgeous view, you must check this place out. They have indoor and outdoor seating and snacks and always a delicious food truck.
Unfortunately it may be best accessible via car, but there could be public transit that goes out this way. It's only about a 20-30 min drive, but it's so worth it. Everyone I've brought here loves this place.
Getting Around
Friendship Heights is the closest metro station (red line), which goes to all of the main parts of DC.
27 residents recomanen
Friendship Heights Station
5337 Wisconsin Ave NWFriendship Heights is the closest metro station (red line), which goes to all of the main parts of DC.
Sightseeing
Gorgeous Cathedral only a few minutes drive from the house. Free parking and tours on Sundays.
226 residents recomanen
Washington National Cathedral
Gorgeous Cathedral only a few minutes drive from the house. Free parking and tours on Sundays.