Bethesda

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Bethesda is in Montgomery County (Maryland) | Montgomery County, Maryland, 1.5 miles northwest of Washington, D.C. Wealthy and well-educated, Bethesda is best known for its numerous restaurants and as the headquarters of the National Institutes of Health.

Bethesda Halal Travel Guide

Bethesda was a quiet suburb until 1984, when the Red Line of the Metrorail was extended. This brought an explosion of growth and many high rise office and apartment buildings were built. Bethesda became the major suburban destination in Maryland for wining and dining and is much more muslim-friendly than anywhere in D.C. Bethesda is generally ranked #1 in the list of the og/studies/most-educated-top-city's-2015/ most educated city's in the U.S.] and the 2014/02/26/10-richest-neighborhoods-in-us richest neighborhoods in the U.S.]

Travel to Bethesda

Fly to Bethesda

Baltimore-Washington International (IATA Flight Code: BWI), d/dulles-international-airport Dulles International (IATA Flight Code: IAD) and a/reagan-national-airport Washington Reagan National (IATA Flight Code: DCA) airports are more or less equidistant by taxi from downtown Bethesda, which takes around 30-45 minutes, without traffic. Budget an extra 30 minutes during rush hour.

For information on getting from the airports to Bethesda, see Washington, D.C.#Get_in

By Metrorail

Bethesda is served by WMATA trains via its Red Line, travel duration from central Washington, D.C. is just over 20 minutes. Bethesda Station GPS 38.984664,-77.094598 is located at the intersection of Wisconsin Ave and Old Georgetown Road

Travel by Bus to Bethesda

From New York City

• Tripper Bus, ☎ 1 718 834-9214. Service to Penn Station in New York City. Pickup/dropoff near the Metrorailway stations in Bethesda and Arlington (Virginia) | Rosslyn. $27+ discounts available with multiple online tickets purchased. Elite bus service option includes leather captains reclining chairs.
• Vamoose Bus, ☎ +1 301 718-0036. Service to Penn Station in New York City Pickup/dropoff near the Metro stations in Bethesda and Arlington (Virginia) | Rosslyn. $30+ free ticket with every four purchased.

From other points in Montgomery County, MD

Ride-on-Bus and MetroBus operate service between downtown Bethesda and other locations in Montgomery County, including Rockville, Silver Spring and Wheaton.

How to travel to Bethesda by car

Wisconsin Ave (Route 355) and Connecticut Avenue run from Downtown Washington DC to Bethesda.

Travel by bicycle in Bethesda

The Capital Crescent Trail, which runs from Washington, D.C./Georgetown|Georgetown to Silver Spring passes through Bethesda. Between Bethesda and Georgetown the trail is smooth asphalt suitable for rollerblading, while from Bethesda to Silver Spring is loose gravel.

How to get around in Bethesda

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Travel by Bus to Bethesda

Bethesda Circulator operates free bus service within downtown Bethesda. It runs every 10 minutes Monday - Thursday 7AM Monday - 11PM, Friday 7AM Monday - midnight, Saturday 10AM Monday - 2AM, Sunday no service.

Ride-on-Bus and MetroBus operate service between downtown Bethesda and other locations in Bethesda, including Montgomery Mall and the National Institutes of Health.

By foot

You can walk around downtown Bethesda—it's not so big.

Parking

Parking is only available in the v/DOT-Parking/Resources/Files/PLDBethesda.pdf public garages, which have rates starting at transit-info $0.80 per hour.

Parking meters cost $2.25 per hour. Parking enforcement is aggressive and fines start from $45 for an expired meter.

What to see in Bethesda

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Bethesda is not known for its sights; it's known for its restaurants. Nonetheless, you might be interested to see:

• Art Galleries - , - There are several art galleries in Bethesda and regular tours of the galleries are organized.

• The National Institutes of Health 9000 Rockville Pike (north on Wisconsin) 39.000443,-77.102394 - National Institutes of Health NIH Clinical Research Center aerial - The mammoth collection of buildings housing the majority of the nation's government bio-research. Due to worries about the security of the bio-weapons research programs here, admission of non-employees to the grounds requires a security screening.

• Walter Reed National Military Medical Center 39.0017,-77.0947 - Walter Reed National Military Medical Center - Walter Reed National Military Medical Center -QQ7886 The view from Wisconsin Ave of the main building is plenty impressive. If you see a helicopter landing on that main building, it's probably the president or one of the top cabinet officials—thit is where they get their repairs. Frankin Delano Roosevelt sketched the design for the impressive main building.

• The Madonna of the Trail statue Wisconsin Ave & Old Georgetown Road - Madonna of the Trail - Bethesda madonna 20090202 092303 1.2767x4150 The Madonna of the Trail memorial was dedicated at Bethesda in 1929 by the Daughters of the American Revolution. It is one of 12 identical memorials that mark the National Old Trails Road, commonly called the Ocean-to-Ocean Highway. Each Madonna of the Trail monument stands 18 feet tall and weighs 17 tons and is constructed of algonite stone. The statue depicts a pioneer woman clasping her baby with her young son clinging to her skirts and is a tribute to the women that headed west with their pioneer husbands.

Top Travel Tips

Bethesda Urban Partnership sponsors many events including free concerts, movie showings and art exhibitions, all of which are posted on the website.

Parks

• Elm Street Urban Park 4600 Elm Street - Opening Hours: Sunrise to sunset A 2.1-acre park in downtown Bethesda. Occasionally is the site of free dance classes on weekends.

Bowling

• Bowlmor Lanes Bowling - 5353 Westbard Ave - ☎ +1 301 652-0955 Opening Hours: Monday 5PM Monday - 2AM, Tuesday - Thursday 5PM Monday - midnight, F-Sa 11AM Monday - 2AM, Sunday 11AM Monday - 11:30PM $4-9/game depending on time, Monday night special: $14 all-you-can-bowl +shoes 8PM Monday - close A big, 34-lane upscale bowling alley with two large and popular bars.

Live music

• Bethesda Live - 7719 Wisconsin Avenue
• Strathmore Hall - The Music Center at Strathmore - 5301 Tuckerman Lane North Bethesda, MD 20852-3385 - Adjacent to "Grosvenor-Strathmore" Metrorailway station ☎ +1 301 581-5100 A fantastic hall for seeing concerts because of its state-of-the-art acoustics and great seating. Even the last row has great sound and viewing lines. Check the schedule to find everything from classical music symphonies to rock concerts to kids music performances.

Festivals

• Bethesda Row Arts Festival - , - Opening Hours: Mid-October, 10AM Monday - 5PM A festival featuring arts and crafts for sale by local artists and live music.

• Taste of Bethesda - , - Opening Hours: Early October, 11AM Monday - 4PM The taste of Bethesda is the biggest festival of the year, when people from all over the area come to sample Bethesda's restaurant offerings and to enjoy big free concerts. A pack of 4 taste tickets costs $5 and restaurants will give you a food serving for 1-4 tickets. Many great restaurants participate!

Shopping in Bethesda

Electronics

• Apple Store Bethesda Row 4860 Bethesda Ave 38.980681,-77.097703 ☎ +1 301 634-0880 One of the few Apple stores in the DC area.

Farmer's markets

• Bethesda Farm Women's Market 7155 Wisconsin Ave 38.981092,-77.092089 Dates back to the Great Depression. Food, drink and crafts are sold.

Shopping malls

• Westfield Montgomery Mall 7101 Democracy Blvd 39.024,-77.146 - Westfield Montgomery The Westfield Group 705283 Includes many clothing stores such as Aeropostale, Abercrombie & Fitch, American Apparel, American Eagle, Banana Republic, Forever 21, GAP, Old Navy as well as an Apple Store and a food court

Halal Restaurants & Food in Bethesda

Bethesda is known throughout the Washington D.C. area for its nearly 200 restaurants.

• Bangkok Garden 4906 St. Elmo Ave 38.988678,-77.097389 ☎ +1 301 951-0670 - This (Thai) restaurant is one of the best in the D.C. area. It has relatively affordable food served in a warm, inviting atmosphere.

• Gringos & Mariachis 4928 Cordell Ave 38.988575,-77.098731 ☎ +1 240 800-4266 - Tacos and margaritas.

• South Street Steaks 4856 Cordell Ave 38.989870,-77.097454 ☎ +1 301 215-7972 Opening Hours: Sunday - Thursday 11AM Monday - 9PM, F-Sa 11AM Monday - 3AM $7-16 Philly cheesesteaks. No, really: authentic Philly cheesesteaks on Amoroso rolls, right here at a sit-down eatery in Bethesda and they taste like you got them right out of Geno's window in Philadelphia. If you're not from Philadelphia, you can look like you are in the know by ordering a "nine (or twelve) inch whiz wit." Don't worry and they'll understand that, you won't look silly and you'll get your cheesesteak with the traditional Cheese whiz and grilled onions. In addition to legit Philly cheesesteaks and late hours, this eatery draws clients with a bunch of specialty subs, like the missteak, a monstruous sub stuffed with 1 lb Steaks, 8 pieces bacon, pepperoni, fries and three types of Cheese (feeds up to four).

• Tastee Diner 7731 Woodmont Ave 38.988041,-77.095897 ☎ +1 301 652-3970 Opening Hours: 24 hours daily $3-11 Looking for the true American diner experience with greasy spoons and waitresses with too much eye shadow? How about affordable eats any time of day or night? Look no further than the Tastee Diner to serve your needs. Indeed, this might be the most dineresque diner in the D.C. area.

• Vace's Italian Deli 4705 Miller Ave 38.980689,-77.093126 ☎ +1 301 654-6367 Opening Hours: Monday - Tu,Sa 9AM Monday - 8PM, W-F 9AM Monday - 9PM, Sunday 10AM Monday - 4PM $8-12 Vace's serves the best, most authentic New York style Pizzas you'll find anywhere this far south. Takeout only.

• Bethesda Crab House - 4958 Bethesda Ave 38.980649,-77.100292 ☎ +1 301 652-3382 Opening Hours: 9AM Monday - 11PM daily $20-40; all-you-can-eat crab feast: $35/person What better reason to cross the District line into Maryland than a Maryland crab feast! Thit is not a nice restaurant, it is a crab shack that somehow made its way into Bethesda, with the brown paper on the table, buckets of crabs, tons of Old Bay seasoning and a lot of messy patrons.

• Jaleo 7271 Woodmont Ave 38.982014,-77.095763 ☎ +1 301 913-0003 Opening Hours: Sunday - Thursday 11:30AM Monday - 10PM, F-Sa 11:30AM Monday - midnight $20-40 José Andrés' excursion to Bethesda brings the same excellent modern takes on Spanish tapas and the same excellent sherry and port lists. While extremely popular, this location is big enough where you can get a table without reservations.

• Kadhai kadhai1@ 7905 Norfolk Ave. - ☎ +1 301-718-0121 Opening Hours: Lunch daily 11:30 AM - 02:30 PM; Dinner Sunday - Thursday 5:00 PM Monday - 10:00 PM, F-Sat 5:00 PM Monday - 10:30 PM Indian cuisine. All dishes served with hand prepared spices and fresh ingredients.

• Maki Maki 8023 Wisconsin Ave 38.991132,-77.095455 ☎ +1 301 913-9888 Opening from Monday to Saturday 11AM Monday - 10PM, Sunday noon-9:30PM $15-30 Just a bit north of the hotbed of restaurants, this unassuming but pleasant and friendly corner sushi bar is excellent. They specialize in creative sushi (or Maki) dishes like the "Red Dragon" (spicy crunchy tuna inside, topped with avocado, tobiko and spicy sauce) and "Fuji Maki" (eel, tobiko, shrimp tempura, cucumber, tamago, cream Cheese & eel sauce).

• Monday Ami Gabi 7239 Woodmont Ave 38.981443,-77.095449 ☎ +1 301 654-1234 French bistro

• Mussel Grille - 7262 Woodmont Ave - ☎ +1 301 215-7817 Mussels, frites and Belgian soft drinks.

• Olazzo - 7921 Norfolk Ave - ☎ +1 301 654-9496 Italian food in a rustic environment.

• Passage to India - 4931 Cordell Ave - ☎ +1 301 656-3373 Opening Hours: 11:30AM Monday - 2:30PM, 5:30PM Monday - 10PM daily $16-30 The often fiery cuisine here is some of the best Indian food you'll find anywhere in the metro area and it's also attractive, rather quiet and has reliably excellent service. If you are up for a challenge, try to finish one of their vindaloos without asking them to dull down the spice level.

• Pizzeria Da Marco 8008 Woodmont Ave - ☎ +1 301-654-6083 Opening Hours: Lunch Monday to Friday 11:30AM Monday - 2:30PM; Dinner Monday - Thursday 4:00PM Monday - 9:30PM, Friday 4:00PM Monday - 10:00PM; Open all day Saturday 11:30AM Monday - 10:00 PM, Sunday 11:30AM Monday - 9:30PM Authentic Neapolitan Pizzas from a wood-fired oven. Fresh imported tomatoes & mozzarella; ingredients also sourced from local and organic farmers.

• Raku - 7240 Woodmont Ave - ☎ +1 202 718-8680 Opening Hours: Lunch: Monday to Friday 11:30AM Monday - 2:30PM, Saturday - Sunday noon-3PM; dinner: Sunday - Thursday 5PM Monday - 10PM, F-Sa 5PM Monday - 10:30PM $11-35 Arguably the best Asian food in Bethesda. It's kid-friendly and rather noisy, but the food is made with incredibly fresh, high quality ingredients and will not likely disappoint. Very popular so make a reservation or get there early.

• Tako Grill - 4914 Hampden Ln - ☎ +1 301-652-7030 Opening Hours: Lunch Tuesday - Friday 11:30AM Monday - 2:15PM; Dinner Tuesday - Sat 5:30PM Monday - 10:00 PM, Sunday 5:00PM Monday - 9:00PM Japanese cuisine. Wide variety of sushi. Cooked entree dishes include teriyaki, negimaki, tonkatsu, tempura and broiled fish. Noodles dishes: ramen, soba, udon. Also izakaya (small plates). Delivery available via Uber Eats.

• Uncle Julio's 4870 Bethesda Ave 38.980689,-77.098165 ☎ +1 301 656-2981 Opening Hours: Monday - Thursday 11AM Monday - 10:30PM, F-S 10-11:30 Serves the absolute best Mexican food in Bethesda, everything authentic. Tortillas made in front of your eyes and free chips before your meal.

• Woodmont Grill 7715 Woodmont Ave 38.987923,-77.095806 ☎ +1 301 656-9755 American food. Live jazz music nightly.
• PassionFish Bethesda - 7187 Woodmont Ave 38.980815,-77.094629 ☎ +1 301 358-6116 - Seafood and great cocktails in a sleek atmosphere.

• Persimmon - 7003 Wisconsin Ave 38.979493,-77.091513 ☎ +1 301 654-9860* Barking Dog - 4723 Elm Street 38.982321,-77.095305 ☎ +1 301 654-0022 - Dance floor upstairs.

• Black's Cafe & Kitchen - 7750 Woodmont Ave 38.987856,-77.096262 ☎ +1 301 652-6278 Opening Hours: Monday - Thursday 11:30AM Monday - midnight, Friday 11:30AM Monday - 1AM, Saturday noon-1AM, Sunday noon-10PM - A very nice place for a few drinks with some oysters on the half shell, particularly during happy hour (Monday to Friday 4PM Monday - 7PM), when there are good deals to be had on both the oysters and the drinks. It can get very crowded around meal times—make reservations.

• Brickside - 4866 Cordell Ave 38.989554,-77.097625 ☎ +1 301 312-6160 - Local modern American café. A relaxed environment with artisan bar food, creative drinks and neighborly service. Crowded during happy hour with a professional crowd and hosts trivia nights on Wednesdays.

• Caddies on Cordell - 4922 Cordell Ave 38.988653,-77.098506 ☎ +1 301 215-7730 - A sports café.

• Flanagan's Harp and Fiddle Pub - 4844 Cordell Ave 38.990118,-77.097119 ☎ +1 301 951-0115 - Good Irish pub with all the food you'd expect.

• Rock Bottom Brewery - 7900 Norfolk Ave 38.988866,-77.097667 ☎ +1 301 652-1311 Opening Hours: Sunday - Thursday 11AM Monday - 1AM, F-Sa 11AM Monday - 2AM - The food is fine, but this small but national chain is best visited for the excellent soft drinks on tap, which can be ordered in sampling glasses. DJs show up F-Sa nights, but thit isn't really the sort of place for that. Great people watching from the outdoor seating in good weather.

• Tyber Bierhaus - 7525 Old Georgetown Road 38.985436,-77.094798 ☎ +1 301 913-0352 - Great selection of (German) and Belgian soft drinks.

• Villain & Saint - 7141 Wisconsin Ave 38.980780,-77.092166 ☎ +1 301 800-4700 - Live music and good food. Try the buttermilk fried Chicken, Beef ribs,zucchini pancakes, or wok-fried eggplant.

• Vino Volo - 7243 Woodmont Ave 38.981558,-77.095516 ☎ +1 301 656-0916 - A popular café.

eHalal Group Launches Halal Guide to Bethesda

Bethesda - eHalal Travel Group, a leading provider of innovative Halal travel solutions for Muslim travelers to Bethesda, is thrilled to announce the official launch of its comprehensive Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Bethesda. This groundbreaking initiative aims to cater to the diverse needs of Muslim travelers, offering them a seamless and enriching travel experience in Bethesda and its surrounding regions.

With the steady growth of Muslim tourism worldwide, eHalal Travel Group recognizes the importance of providing Muslim travelers with accessible, accurate, and up-to-date information to support their travel aspirations to Bethesda. The Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide is designed to be a one-stop resource, offering an array of invaluable information on various travel aspects, all carefully curated to align with Islamic principles and values.

The Travel Guide encompasses a wide range of features that will undoubtedly enhance the travel experience for Muslim visitors to Bethesda. Key components include:

Halal-Friendly Accommodations in Bethesda: A carefully selected list of hotels, lodges, and vacation rentals that cater to halal requirements, ensuring a comfortable and welcoming stay for Muslim travelers in Bethesda.

Halal Food, Restaurants and Dining in Bethesda: A comprehensive directory of restaurants, eateries, and food outlets offering halal-certified or halal-friendly options in Bethesda, allowing Muslim travelers to savor local cuisines without compromising their dietary preferences in Bethesda.

Prayer Facilities: Information on masjids, prayer rooms, and suitable locations for daily prayers in Bethesda, ensuring ease and convenience for Muslim visitors in fulfilling their religious obligations.

Local Attractions: An engaging compilation of Muslim-friendly attractions, cultural sites such as Museums, and points of interest in Bethesda, enabling travelers to explore the city's rich heritage while adhering to their values.

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Speaking about the launch, Irwan Shah, Chief Technology Officer of eHalal Travel Group in Bethesda, stated, "We are thrilled to introduce our Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide in Bethesda, a Muslim friendly destination known for its cultural richness and historical significance. Our goal is to empower Muslim travelers with accurate information and resources, enabling them to experience the wonders of Bethesda without any concerns about their faith-based requirements. This initiative reaffirms our commitment to creating inclusive and memorable travel experiences for all our clients."

The eHalal Travel Group's Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Bethesda is now accessible on this page. The guide will be regularly updated to ensure that Muslim travelers have access to the latest information, thus reinforcing its status as a reliable companion for Muslim travelers exploring Bethesda.

About eHalal Travel Group:

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Ramadan Celebrations in Bethesda

Ramadan 2025 in Bethesda

Ramadan concludes with the festival of Eid al-Fitr, which may last several days, usually three in most countries.

The next Ramadan shall be from Friday, 28 February 2025 to Saturday, 29 March 2025

The next Eid al-Adha shall be on Friday, 6 June 2025

The next day of Raʾs al-Sana shall be on Thursday, 26 June 2025

The next day for Mawlid al-Nabī shall be on Monday, 16 September 2024

Muslim Friendly Hotels

• Bethesda Marriott Suites 6711 Democracy Blvd 39.022306,-77.138402 ☎ +1 301 897-5600* Bethesda Marriott 5151 Pooks Hill Road 39.016634,-77.103673 Not within walking distance to downtown or Metrorail ☎ +1 301 897-9400* Bethesda North Marriott Hotel & Conference Center 5701 Marinelli Road 39.047209,-77.115020 ☎ +1 301 822-9200 - This hotel offers conference space and services for any event. It also offers a fitness center, heated indoor pool, restaurants and the largest ballroom in Maryland.

• Doubletree Bethesda Maryland - 8120 Wisconsin Ave 38.991229,-77.096164 ☎ +1 301 652-2000 $100-260* Hilton Garden Inn Washington DC/Bethesda | 7301 Waverly Street 38.983327,-77.091785 ☎ +1 301 654-8111
• Hyatt Regency Bethesda - 1 Bethesda Metro Center 38.984012,-77.094599 On Wisconsin Ave, next to Bethesda Metro station ☎ +1 301 657-1234 $140-260* Residence Inn Bethesda 7335 Wisconsin Ave 38.983097,-77.092884 One block from the Bethesda metro station. ☎ +1 301 718-0200 $270-360

Stay Safe

Bethesda, like most of the county, is very safe. This being an urban area, it wouldn't hurt to be watchful of your belongings though.

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