Friendship Heights Village, Maryland
Friendship Heights Village is a community of 4,002 people in Montgomery County, Maryland, founded in 1900.
Why visit Friendship Heights Village
Townapedia lists 98 museums and landmarks, 57 parks and trails, 168 places to eat, 6 places to stay and 9 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Round House Theatre, Landmark Theatres, Avalon Theatre and Grant Road Historic District.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 88°F; January lows average 26°F.
Weather in Friendship Heights Village
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About Friendship Heights Village
Friendship Heights Village is an urbanized, unincorporated area in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States. It is distinct from the Washington, D.C., neighborhood of Friendship Heights. Friendship Heights Village is a census-designated place (CDP), with a population of 5,360 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Friendship Heights Village, Maryland (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do9
American University
School · 1.8 mi
Private liberal arts and research-based university in Washington, D.C., USA
Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences
School · 2.6 mi
Health science university of the United States federal government
University of the District of Columbia
School · 1.9 mi
Public university in Washington, D.C.
Museums and landmarks98
Avalon Theatre
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Movie theater in Washington, D. C.
5612 Connecticut Avenue Northwest
Grant Road Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Historic district in Washington, D.C., United States
Jackson-Reed High School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
High school in Washington, D.C.
Janney Elementary School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Primary school in Washington, D.C., United States of America
Milton
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Historic home in Bethesda, Maryland, United States
5312 Allandale Road
Alban Towers
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Historic apartment building in Washington, DC
All Hallows Guild Carousel
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Historic carousel housed at the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C.
Babcock-Macomb House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Historic house in Washington, D.C., United States
Battleground National Cemetery
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
American Civil War burial ground of Union Army soldiers in Washington, D.C., US
Bethesda Meeting House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Historic Presbyterian church complex located in Bethesda, Maryland, United states
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Bethesda Theatre
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Movie theater and theater in Bethesda, Maryland, United States
Boulder Bridge and Ross Drive Bridge
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Bridges in Washington, D.C.
86 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds57
National Zoological Park
Park · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Zoological park in Washington, D.C., United States
Little Falls Stream Valley Park
Hiking and trails · 1.0 mi
This 160-acre park stretches from Fairfax Road at its northernmost point to Macarthur Boulevard at its southernmost point.
Ward Circle
Park · 1.8 mi
Traffic circle and park in Northwest, Washington, D.C.
45 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes168
Comet Ping Pong
Bar and pub · Pizza · 1.2 mi
5037 Connecticut Avenue Northwest, Washington
Mo-Th 16:00-21:00; Fr 16:00-22:00; Sa 11:30-22:00; Su 11:30-21:00
Berries & Bowls
Restaurant · Juice, Smoothies, Bowls, Healthy · 1.4 mi
We're a family-owned cafe serving health-conscious acai bowls, smoothies, fresh-pressed juices, chia puddings, and toast. Made with only...
4961 Elm Street, Bethesda
Mo-Su 09:00-20:00
Aventino Cucina Romana
Restaurant · Italian · 1.3 mi
4747 Bethesda Avenue, Bethesda
Tu-Th 11:30-14:30, 17:00-21:00; Fr 11:30-14:30, 17:00-22:00; Sa...
Chef Trini's
Restaurant · Caribbean · 1.2 mi
4855 Massachusetts Avenue Northwest, Washington
Mo-Fr 08:00-15:00,17:00-20:30; Sa 09:00-15:30,17:00-21:00; Su...
Clyde's
Diner · American
5441 Wisconsin Avenue, Chevy Chase
Mo-Th 11:00-24:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-01:00; Su 11:00-24:00
Compass Coffee
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.3 mi
4850 Massachusetts Avenue Northwest, Washington
Mo-Fr 06:00-19:00; Sa-Su 06:30-19:00
I’m Eddie Cano
Restaurant · Italian · 1.2 mi
5014 Connecticut Avenue Northwest, Washington
Mo off; Tu-Th 04:00-20:30; Fr-Sa 04:00-21:00; Su 04:00-20:30
Little Beast
Restaurant · Pizza · 0.8 mi
5600 Connecticut Avenue Northwest, Washington
Su-Th 17:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 17:00-00:00
Maggiano's Little Italy
Restaurant · Italian · 0.4 mi
5333 Wisconsin Avenue Northwest
Mo-Th 11:30-22:00; Fr 11:30-23:00; Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 11:00-21:00
Mamma Lucia
Restaurant · Italian, Pizza · 0.8 mi
5504 Connecticut Avenue Northwest
Su-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
Masala Art
Restaurant · Indian · 1.2 mi
4441 Wisconsin Avenue Northwest
Mo-Sa 11:30-14:30,17:00-21:30; Su 17:00-21:30
156 more on the map.
Where to stay6
Embassy Suites by Hilton Washington DC Chevy Chase Pavilion
Motel and hotel
4300 Military Road Northwest, Washington
Hilton Garden Inn - Washington, D.C./ Bethesda
Motel and hotel · 1.4 mi
7301 Waverly Street, Bethesda
Churches and places of worship28
Sixth Church of Christ Scientist
Church · Christ Scientist · 1.5 mi
4601 Massachusetts Avenue Northwest, Washington
Shopping31
Gas and EV charging18
Spring Valley Exxon
Gas station · 1.3 mi
4861 Massachusetts Avenue Northwest, Washington
Schools, colleges and libraries69
American University - Washington College of Law
School · 1.3 mi
4300 Nebraska Avenue Northwest, Washington
Healthcare16
Psychiatric Institute of Washington
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.5 mi
4228 Wisconsin Avenue Northwest, Washington
Passport Health Chevy Chase Travel Clinic
Clinic and pharmacy
5480 Wisconsin Avenue, Chevy Chase
Map of Friendship Heights Village
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Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 43°F | 26°F | 3.3 in | 2.9 in |
| Feb | 46°F | 27°F | 3.2 in | 1.4 in |
| Mar | 55°F | 34°F | 4.2 in | 0.7 in |
| Apr | 68°F | 44°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 76°F | 54°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 84°F | 63°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 88°F | 68°F | 5.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 86°F | 66°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 79°F | 59°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 68°F | 47°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 56°F | 36°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 47°F | 30°F | 3.8 in | 0.8 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Dalecarlia Rsvr (2 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Montgomery County has had 15 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2020-03-26: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2016-03-04: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2012-11-20: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
- 2012-10-28: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 8 miles away.
- Chevy Chase Village 1 mi northeast, about 1 min by car
- Chevy Chase 1 mi north, about 2 min by car
- Bethesda 2 mi northwest, about 4 min by car
- Chevy Chase 2 mi northeast, about 4 min by car
- Brookmont 2 mi west, about 4 min by car
- Cabin John 4 mi west, about 7 min by car
- Chevy Chase View 4 mi north, about 6 min by car
- Silver Spring 5 mi northeast, about 7 min by car
- Forest Glen 5 mi northeast, about 7 min by car
- Washington 6 mi southeast, about 9 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Northbound Wisconsin Ave in Friendship Village, MD, Andrew Bossi, CC BY-SA 2.5
- Chevy Chase Theater, AgnosticPreachersKid, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Wilson-high-dc, Slowking4, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Grant Road HD DC, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Milton (Bethesda, Maryland), Farragutful, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Janney School NW DC, Smallbones, CC0
- Union Arch Bridge MD 2008, Moreau1, Public domain
- Cloverdale, DC, AgnosticPreachersKid, CC BY-SA 3.0
- George M. Lightfoot House, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 3.0
- R & LM Stone House DC, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Pierce Mill Rock Creek Park, Dale Youngkin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Convent de Bon Secours, AgnosticPreachersKid, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Battleground Cemetery, D Monack at English Wikipedia, Public domain
- GEORGE WASHINGTON MEMORIAL PARKWAY ON VIRGINIA, LOOKING NORTH TO KEY BRIDGE, Yoichi Okamoto, Public domain
- Lowell School DC, Kesasummers, Public domain
- Fox Hall Village HD DC, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Cumberland Basin looking North, Bonnachoven, CC0
- Eldbrooke UM Church DC, Smallbones, CC0
- Samuel and Harriet Burrows House, DC, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Dumblane, DC, AgnosticPreachersKid, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Morris-house-dc-south-elevation, Slowking4, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Barrows-house-dc-river-road, Slowking4, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Pierce Springhouse and Barn, AgnosticPreachersKid, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Bethesda Meetinghouse, Bethesda, MD, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Rosedale, DC, AgnosticPreachersKid, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 1800 block of California Street, NW, AgnosticPreachersKid, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Walter Reed Army Hospital, Washington, D.C., prior to its closing in 2011, Highsmith, Carol M., 1946-, photographer, Public domain
- Engine Co 22 DC, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 3.0
- SEYMOUR KRIEGER HOUSE, BETHESDA, MONTGOMERY COUNTY MD, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ, M.D., CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ponce de Leon Apts DC, Smallbones, CC0
- Bethesda Theater, Bethesda, MD, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Chain-bridge-school, Slowking4, CC BY 3.0
- Engine 31 DC, Smallbones, CC0
- Chevy Chase Arcade, AgnosticPreachersKid, CC BY-SA 3.0
- GlenEchoNeonEntrance, Mary Ann Daly, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Glen Hurst, DC, AgnosticPreachersKid, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Sidwell Friends School, APK i kissed a girl and i didn't like it, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Jesse Reno School DC, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 12-07-12-Washington National Cathedral-RalfR-N3S 5678-5694, Ralf Roletschek, GFDL 1.2
- Moreland, Bethesda 1, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 3.0
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