Saturday, February 2, 2008

Living in Bethesda, Maryland - A Great Place to Live!



I thought I might take some time and give a brief description of some of the towns located in Montgomery County, Maryland - one of the most popular living places for people working in the diverse culture of Washington, DC.

In addition to the Metro which zips people around the county and into DC and Virginia, there is a vast public bus system and parks, walking trails, sports complexes - just about everything you might want near where you live. Downtown Bethesda is a pleasure to walk through - restaurants have sidewalk cafe seating, there are bookshops, clothing shops, galleries, just about anything you could want and the atmosphere invites liesurely strolls.

Bethesda, Maryland is an unincorporated area of the Montgomery County real estate market near Washington, D.C., retaining its old-fashioned charm but with a modern flare. The town is named for a local church, The Bethesda Presbyterian Church, built in 1820, but originates from a passage in the New Testament. Residents enjoy an active lifestyle with both small town and urban amenities available.

Some prestigious institutions located in Bethesda are the National Institutes of Health, the Naval Surface Warfare Center, and Bethesda Naval Hospital where many political figures and others have been hospitalized over the years. Also, Bethesda is headquarters to Lockheed Martin Corporation and Marriott International Hotels and Resorts.

Bethesda is famous for its vast and eclectic 200+ restaurant offerings, farmers markets, and fine arts, and as well as for its shopping and nightlife. The Bethesda real estate market area is mostly outside the downtown area, but there still are many Bethesda homes for sale and choices located within walking distance of downtown. Bethesda is a wealthy and well-educated area, named "the best-educated city with a population of 50,000 or more." The outstanding Bethesda public schools get great recognition as well as the many public parks, recreation facilities and cultural events.

I'd be happy to answer questions or post your comments about Bethesda! I will also be describing some of the other towns in upcoming posts - Chevy Chase, Silver Spring, Kensington, Gaithersburg, Germantown and others!

Hope you found this interesting..... as always

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