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Once a quiet suburb of the nation’s capital, Bethesda has become a premier destination for living, employment and cultural pursuits.  Home to the National Institutes of Health and the renowned Bethesda Naval Hospital, this thriving urban district offers more than 600 retail and business shops, 200 restaurants, a professional theater company and several art galleries. Bethesda’s population ranks among the most highly educated in the U.S., and the public and private schools are continually recognized as among the country’s best.  Some of the most challenging golf courses can be found at Bethesda’s country clubs, and the Strathmore Hall Arts Center is the primary multi-disciplinary arts center in MontgomeryCounty.  The Capital Crescent Trail, Rock Creek Park and multiple recreational facilities offer leisure options for every fitness level and ability.  Just outside the Washington, D.C. line, Bethesda has 3 Metro stops and a highly accessible Ride-On bus system.

 Among Bethesda's most popular community-sponsored events are:

1. · The Fine Arts Festival
2. · The Taste of Bethesda
3. · Imagination Bethesda
4. · Bethesda’s Winter Wonderland

Bethesda’s housing choices range from condominiums to grand estates.  Some of the established condominium and townhome communities include Bristol Square, The Christopher, Chelsea Towers, and Kenwood Forest.   The Lion’s Gate, The Chase, Adagio, White Flint Station, and 10101 Grosvenor are newer condominium developments, and Bethesda Crest offers luxury townhomes inside the Beltway.  Single-family home neighborhoods include Bannockburn, Battery Park, Burning Tree, Kenwood Park, Glenbrook, Edgemoor, and Parkwood, to name just a few.  While traditionally-styled homes dominate the scene, there are communities that offer contemporary designs, including Carderock Springs and Cabin John. 

With its variety of attractive neighborhoods, its convenience to all of metropolitan Washington, D.C., and a strong employment, educational, and cultural base, Bethesda is a well-established community with tremendous appeal to everyone from the first-time homebuyer to the retiree.