Bethesda, Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland
Bethesda extends northwest of Washington D.C., featuring residential neighborhoods, commercial districts, medical facilities, and research centers across its urban landscape.
The area received its name from the Bethesda Meeting House established in 1820, marking the beginning of organized community development in this region.
The Bethesda Arts District presents year-round exhibitions, performances, and festivals, connecting local artists with residents through multiple galleries and entertainment venues.
The Washington Metro Red Line serves the downtown area with direct connections to the capital, while numerous bus routes connect residential sections.
The National Institutes of Health main campus occupies 300 acres of Bethesda, establishing the community as a central location for medical research in the United States.
Location: Montgomery County
Elevation above the sea: 97 m
Part of: Bethesda–Chevy Chase
Shares border with: Washington, D.C., Friendship Heights Village, Chevy Chase, North Bethesda, Kensington, Cabin John, Glen Echo, Brookmont, Potomac
GPS coordinates: 38.98468,-77.09424
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:46
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CIA Memorial Wall
5.8 km
United States National Library of Medicine
1.2 km
Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences
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Project CHATTER
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Madonna of the Trail
84 m
CIA Museum
5.8 km
Columbia Country Club
1.4 km
Dalecarlia Reservoir
4.9 km
Claude Moore Colonial Farm
6.4 km
Union Arch Bridge
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Bethesda Meeting House
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Cabin John Creek
4.8 km
Janney Elementary School
4.3 km
Fort Bayard
3.2 km
Bethesda Theatre
290 m
Writer's Center
672 m
Salmon-Stohlman House
1.9 km
Harold and Sylvia Greenberg Theatre
4.8 km
Seymour Krieger House
3.7 km
Chautauqua Tower
4.3 km
Sears, Roebuck and Company Department Store
4.3 km
Congregation Beth El
1.4 km
Spring Valley Shopping Center
4.5 km
Willoughby Condominium
2.5 km
Jesse Reno School
3.9 km
Maryland Residence
1.1 km
Grant Road Historic District
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