Bethesda Row: A Thriving Commercial and Residential District

Bethesda Row is an upscale and pedestrian-friendly shopping center bounded by Arlington Road, Elm Street, Woodmont Avenue, and Bethesda Avenue, about 7 miles from Downtown Washington, DC. It's the defining feature of the condominium communities surrounding it, and it serves as the one-stop shop for fine and casual dining, boutique shopping, and live entertainment at local bars.

Recognized brands such as Apple, Paper Source, and Kate Spade have retail spaces within the Bethesda Row shopping center, and residents of this Bethesda neighborhood can easily venture to this hub of shopping, dining, and entertainment in just minutes from their homes. Many residents living in Bethesda Row can enjoy an outdoor event or two at this shopping district, as well.

Bethesda Row's Location Within Downtown Bethesda

The Bethesda Row shopping center and residential area is located within the larger Downtown Bethesda area, which is centered along Wisconsin Avenue. Just north of Downtown Bethesda is the National Institutes of Health campus, while south of Downtown Bethesda is Bradley Lane.

Downtown Bethesda is home to a myriad of restaurants, shops, art galleries, and high-rise condominiums. Residents who live in the Downtown Bethesda area are just a few minutes from something fun to do. Bethesda Art Walk, the Bethesda Central Farm Market, Farm Women's Market, Taste of Bethesda, and Winter Wonderland are popular events that take place in Downtown Bethesda near Bethesda Row.

This Bethesda Neighborhood Has Urban Living with DC Access

Located just steps from Bethesda Row are other points of interest that condo residents can access: a Giant grocery store, a parking garage, the Capital Crescent Trail, and two movie theaters (Bethesda Row Cinema and the Regal Cinemas Bethesda 10).

In addition, parking and public transit are easily accessible in the greater Downtown Bethesda area. The free Bethesda Circulator bus loops through downtown, while Montgomery County buses shuttle residents to Metro stations or to other areas of Bethesda.

There are several parking garages and surface lots located throughout Downtown Bethesda near Bethesda Row. Montgomery County parking permits are a convenient option for long-term parking.

Commuting to Washington, DC

As for commuting, Wisconsin Avenue (a main thoroughfare into Washington, DC) and the Bethesda Metro station are less than half a mile from the Bethesda Row shopping center. Montgomery County's RideOn bus service stops at this shopping center, and the free Bethesda Circulator bus travels stops nearby.

• Metro Station: Bethesda (Red Line)
• Bus Routes: RideOn 34, 36; MetroBus J2, J3, J4; Bethesda Circulator

Everyday Conveniences Close By

• Bethesda Library: 0.1 mile; 7400 Arlington Rd.
• Giant: On-site; 7142 Arlington Rd.
• Safeway: 0.3 mile; 5000 Bradley Blvd.
• Trader Joe's: 0.5 mile; 6831 Wisconsin Ave.
• Farm Women's Market: 0.3 mile; 7155 Wisconsin Ave.

Neighborhood Public Schools

The Bethesda Row area is served by Maryland's Montgomery County Public Schools district, and is closest to these schools specifically:

• Bethesda Elementary School
• Westland Middle School
• Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School

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