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North Bethesda, Maryland
North Bethesda is a community of 49,677 people in Montgomery County, Maryland.
Why visit North Bethesda
Townapedia lists 50 museums and landmarks, 88 parks and trails, 255 places to eat, 9 places to stay and 10 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include IPIC Theaters, SANS Technology Institute, Montrose School House and Beall-Dawson House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 87°F; January lows average 27°F.
Weather in North Bethesda
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About North Bethesda
North Bethesda is a census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States, located just north-west of the U.S. capital of Washington, D.C. It had a population of 50,094 as of the 2020 census. Among its neighborhoods, the centrally located, urbanizing district of White Flint is the commercial and residential hub of North Bethesda. The Pike & Rose development and the Pike District is an initiative of Montgomery County to brand and market this region as "North Bethesda's Urban Core".
From the Wikipedia article North Bethesda, Maryland (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do10
Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences
School · 3.1 mi
Health science university of the United States federal government
Museums and landmarks50
Beall-Dawson House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
Historic home in Rockville, Maryland, United States
Bethesda Theatre
Cinema and theater · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
Movie theater and theater in Bethesda, Maryland, United States
Bingham-Brewer House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
Early-19th century Federal style residence in Rockville, Maryland, United States
Carderock Springs Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.2 mi
Historic district in Bethesda, Maryland, United States
Dawson Farm
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
1874 farmhouse with an 1912 additional house in Rockville, Maryland, United States
Frieda Fromm-Reichmann Cottage
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.9 mi
Historic house in Maryland, United States
Garrett Park Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Historic district in Maryland, United States
Glenview Farm
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
Building in Maryland, United States
Hammond Wood Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Historic district in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States
Kensington Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Historic district in Maryland, United States
Mihran Mesrobian House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.3 mi
House in Chevy Chase, Maryland, United States
38 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds88
Reinhardt Park
Park · 2.5 mi
A tot lot designed for families with small children
10401 Armory Avenue, Kensington
dawn-dusk
76 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes255
MezeHub
Cafe · Balkan, Turkish · 1.3 mi
Cafe and shop carrying food and beverage products from the Balkans, Central Europe and the Mediterranean.
11508 Schuylkill Road, Rockville
11:00-18:00
Artha Rini
Restaurant · Indonesian · 2.5 mi
10562 Metropolitan Avenue, Kensington
Tu-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr 12:00-21:00; Sa-Su 11:00-21:00; Mo off
Bamboo Cafe
Cafe · Breakfast, Mexican, Burger, Salad, Sandwich · 2.0 mi
4222 Howard Avenue, Kensington
Mo-Sa 06:00-17:00
Black Market Bistro
Restaurant · Fine Dining · 1.5 mi
4600 Waverly Avenue, Garrett Park
We-Th 16:00-20:00; Fr-Sa 12:00-20:00; Su 11:00-14:00,16:00-20:00
Brooklyn's Deli
Restaurant · Sandwich · 2.7 mi
1089 Seven Locks Road, Potomac
Mo-Fr 07:00-20:00; Sa-Su 08:00-20:00
Buns N Rice
Restaurant · Diner, Korean, Breakfast · 2.7 mi
10509 Metropolitan Avenue, Kensington
Mo,Tu 08:00-16:00; We-Fr 08:00-19:00; Sa 08:00-15:00
California Fish Grill
Restaurant · Seafood · 1.3 mi
12238 Rockville Pike, Rockville
Su-We 11:00-21:00; Th-Sa 11:00-21:30
California Tortilla
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.9 mi
7727 Tuckerman Lane, Potomac
Mo-Su 11:00-21:00; PH off
Clyde's at Tower Oaks Lodge
Restaurant · Regional · 2.6 mi
2 Preserve Parkway, Rockville
Mo-Th 11:00-01:00, Fr-Sa 11:00-02:00, Su 10:00-01:00
243 more on the map.
History
North Bethesda shares a common history with most of its Montgomery County neighbors. Archaeological evidence suggests that Paleo, Archaic, and Woodland Native Americans lived nearby, along the banks of the Potomac River. These peoples traveled along an ancient route known as the Seneca Trail (which is today approximately followed in North Bethesda by Old Georgetown Road). Like many ancient roads, the Seneca Trail followed a ridge line – in this case, the high ground between the Potomac River and Rock Creek. Much later, development would spring up along this route.
The recorded history of the area commences with the colonial era. Settlements formed along Rock Creek and the Seneca Trail in the 17th century, with recorded land grants in this area known originally as “Dan” and “Leeke Forest.” The far southern edge of the North Bethesda CDP was originally the country estate of the Grosvenor family, whose lineage includes Alexander Graham Bell and a former President of the National Geographic Society. That region continues to bear the family's name, and is the location of the headquarters of the Renewable Natural Resources Foundation. Also in the southern sector of the census designated area, located in the triangle between the two limbs of I-270 and I-495, is a business district that includes several corporate and government agency headquarters.
From the History section of North Bethesda, Maryland on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay9
Canopy by Hilton Washington DC Bethesda North
Motel and hotel · 1.0 mi
940 Rose Avenue, North Bethesda
Embassy Suites by Hilton Bethesda Washington DC
Motel and hotel · 1.4 mi
6711 Democracy Boulevard, Bethesda
EVEN Hotel Rockville - Washington, D.C. Area, an IHG Hotel
Motel and hotel · 1.6 mi
1775 Rockville Pike, Rockville
Churches and places of worship41
Beth Sholom Congregation and Talmud Torah
Place of worship · Modern Orthodox · 2.5 mi
11825 Seven Locks Road, Potomac
Bethesda Meeting House
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Emmanuel Lutheran Church
Church · Lutheran · 2.7 mi
7730 Bradley Boulevard, Bethesda
Greek Orthodox Church of Saint George
Church · Greek Orthodox · 2.5 mi
7701 Bradley Boulevard, Bethesda
Shopping59
Gas and EV charging27
Schools, colleges and libraries94
Healthcare19
CARE - Clinics for Abortion & Reproductive Excellence
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.8 mi
10401 Old Georgetown Road (MDBR 187), Bethesda
CVS Pharmacy
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.5 mi
12209 Veirs Mill Road, Wheaton-Glenmont
Map of North Bethesda
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42°F | 27°F | 3.1 in |
| Feb | 45°F | 28°F | 2.6 in |
| Mar | 54°F | 36°F | 3.7 in |
| Apr | 66°F | 46°F | 3.2 in |
| May | 74°F | 55°F | 3.5 in |
| Jun | 82°F | 64°F | 4.0 in |
| Jul | 87°F | 69°F | 4.0 in |
| Aug | 85°F | 67°F | 3.0 in |
| Sep | 78°F | 60°F | 4.0 in |
| Oct | 66°F | 48°F | 3.5 in |
| Nov | 56°F | 38°F | 3.3 in |
| Dec | 46°F | 31°F | 3.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Rockville 1 Ne (5 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
Montgomery County Airpark (GAI) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 9 miles away.
- Bethesda 3 mi south, about 5 min by car
- Aspen Hill 4 mi northeast, about 7 min by car
- Glenmont 5 mi northeast, about 7 min by car
- Kemp Mill 5 mi east, about 8 min by car
- Colesville 7 mi east, about 11 min by car
- Langley Park 8 mi southeast, about 13 min by car
- Cloverly 8 mi northeast, about 13 min by car
- Gaithersburg 9 mi northwest, about 14 min by car
- Chillum 9 mi southeast, about 14 min by car
- Adelphi 9 mi east, about 14 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
- North Bethesda Market East (5087738327), DearEdward from New York, NY, USA, CC BY 2.0
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