- Our list of the best things to do in Bethesda, Maryland, features the top 626 nearby activities — including 223 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Bethesda, MD has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Sights & Landmarks, Entertainment & Shows, and Museums & Galleries.
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Prolific critic Harlan Jacobson curates sneak-preview screenings of indie and foreign films followed by discussions with film experts
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The Bethesda Theater in Wsconsin Avenue offers good views from anywhere you are seated. They have a bar in the lobby area, and it is situated near restaurants and a parking space nearby.
2.6 Miles
Abracadabra Alex Magic Shows for Children features a professional magician sure to delight children and keep them giggling. Great for birthday parties, Abracadabra Alex sends each kid home with a balloon animal and a magic trick.
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Quotidian Theatre Company presents plays in an understated and impressionistic style, relying on piercingly truthful acting and storytelling. They provide realistic situations and dialogue and let audiences witness events as if over a backyard fence or through an open window.
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8901 Wisconsin Ave, Bldg 56, Bethesda, MD 20889
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Located on WRNMMC naval base, the Bethesda Naval Bowling Center is a 20-lane bowling alley that's an inexpensive way to have some fun. The center features a pro shop, group bowling, lessons, and the famous Pin Fall Cafe.
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The McCrillis Gardens have been renovated to become a premier shade garden. The selected trees, shrubs, and flowers were expertly selected to provide color and texture year round and the garden is cared for by the botanical art students.
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4545 E West Highway, Bethesda, MD 20814
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For rich culture and entertainment, guests can head to Roundhouse Theater Bethesda Maryland. Shows include performances in many genres such as An Evening with Norm Lewis and Impossible! A Happenstance Circus.
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At Caroline Freeland Urban Park, visitors can bring their children to a playground with slides, swing sets, and a climbing structure. Next to the playground is a covered picnic area with tables for family picnics.
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Spanning a total of just over 2 acres, Elm Street Park is a small urban park offering guests a number of amenities. These include a playground area, picnic tables, and a unique 'Girl with Hoop' statue by artist Jenny Read.
1.8 Miles
Ayrlawn Park is a 14.3 acre park offering large open fields and various recreational amenities. Attractions include a multipurpose field, a playground, two tennis courts, a softball field, and a baseball field.
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Little Falls Hiker-Biker Trail is a 3.5 mile trail that offers a more rustic path closer to the water's edge. The trail is good for running or cycling and also facilitates a pleasant walk.