Last week I spent a few hours in Bethesda, MD. I hadn’t been there since I moved away from DC over 5 years ago and was curious to check out the various developments that have sprung up since then (including Marriott’s new headquarters). It was a beautiful day to be out and about! I also just found out this week that I will likely be relocating back to the DC area in a couple months for a job opportunity, so now I’ll be able to keep a closer eye on future developments in the region (including the under-construction Purple Line light rail). Of note, the photos in the restaurant areas were mostly taken a little before and a little after the core lunch hours, plus it was a Monday, so it looks a little quieter than is typical (though certainly changes related to Covid and increased telework have impacted the area as well). Also, these photos are mostly in random order.
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And that’s all from Bethesda. Hope you enjoyed this glimpse of what I consider to be the best of Maryland’s DC suburbs.