We like this theater because it shows films we want to see, the seats are reserved in advance so…read moreyou don't have to scramble to get there early, and it seems fairly well-run. Plus the popcorn is quite decent. Parking in the public lot nearby can take a few minutes to find a spot on busy weekends so be sure to allocate time for that.

Our fav theater is Bethesda Row theater. Almost always has more interesting, substantial movies…read moreincluding indie and art house. And yes, the blockbusters are here too. We love it here.

The guided tour were interesting. There isn't much original furniture to see here but you will…read morelearn so much about Clara Barton's life. This place is located next to Glen Echo Park.

I think this is a four star or four and a half (you can't give "halves"). It's steeped in very…read moreinteresting history. The park ranger was awesome (09/05/25) and knew everything about her. You got a real sense of what kind of person she was, how she was not perfect like people think but how she truly believed in what she did and she lived it literally, making her home a place to take in fire/flood and natural disaster victims/war victims. She truly did care and it weighed on her. The house itself is huge. However at this time, the furnishing are mostly in storage as they are awaiting rehab on the building. You can't go upstairs. If it'd of been rehabbed and all moved back in and you could go upstairs, I think this would be a 5 star review. Right now it needs TLC. Her stuff is still there though. I wish they' d of upkept the garden it's a jungle mess back there. However, it's in a cool area to check out and a lovely drive just outside of DC. Enjoyed the visit there and the park ranger was the highlight of the trip.

Located just across the border from Washington, D.C., the town of Bethesda, Maryland is a fairly…read morewell-to-do suburb and one of the last places one might expect to find a fantastical novelty house. The house at 4949 Allan Road in Bethesda has become something of a landmark, known for the curved canopies that earned it the name "the Mushroom House." The bumpy edges and pointed tip give the house a shape slightly reminiscent of a Dr. Seuss doodle. As it turns out, though, the original design was not particularly child-friendly. See link of interview from couple who had it built. https://www.instagram.com/p/CZ94C2IKSK6/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet

I had no idea that such a unique piece of architecture was located right in the suburbs of…read moreBethesda. I only found this out after searching for activities to do in the area and was recommended this site. Definitely a really cool crafted home that looks like a smurf or flinstone home!

Amazing park at the site of a former chataqua. The adjacent Clara Barton House as part of the park…read moreas well. The Clara Barton House tours are free and very informative. The galleries are free as well. They also have a ballroom, an aquarium, a playground, and a puppet theater as well. Last time we went to the Irish Inn, the only onsite restaurant for dinner, which both amazing and very old school yet accessible for my friend's wheelchair.

interesting place hidden and nestled in what felt like a secret pathway and maybe even a secret…read moregarden in the forest when I went here with my ex-husband Leo Mejia in 2013! Ill never forget how charming it was but how it hauntingly left something to be desired

The Washington monument is an iconic beautiful landmark and a must see…read more There's something remarkable seeing this towering structure in the center of the National Mall. If you're able to go to the top, the views are incredible with panoramic views of Lincoln Memorial, the Capitol and the White House!

GW parkway is absolutely lovely - it's a great spot to walk, run, bike or hang out. whether you are…read moregoing in spring, summer, fall or winter it captures the beauty of the DMV area.

Plummers Island is an island covering 12-acres seated in the Potomac River approximately nine miles…read moreupriver from Washington, DC. Owned by the U.S. Nationals Park Service, the island purportedly holds the distinction of being the most scientifically studied island in North America. Every plant species present in this island has been catalogued and its DNA analyzed. Getting to the island is most easily done by boat or kayak, or you can attempt to forge the waterway at the island's southeastern tip, where there is a makeshift log bridge.

This 12-acre island is located in the Potomac River in Maryland. You have to do a short hike to…read moreget here through the forest and then cross some rocks or ride a small boat. A cabin is located at the top of the island and has some nice views. The Washington Biologists Field Club takes care of the island and conducts research there.

This is another nice little Lock House to check out on your way to or from the Great Falls…read more This one is boarded up and not as well kept. However, they appear to do a good job keeping up with the landscaping. It is a little loud because it is so close to a busy road.

Small-town feel with some of DC's movers-and-shakers and artists as neighbors, with a history of…read moresupporting civil rights and the arts. The one drawback: pricey to own or rent, though with its location, real estate here is considered to be relatively recession-proof. Living here for the past 15 years has offered my family the best of both worlds - tree canopies, wooded area, a walkable neighborhood, the river and hiking along the canal nearby, a fabulous park dedicated to the arts (complete with artist yurts), all less than three miles from the DC-MD line. The boundaries of the tiny, sliver of a town - its total area is just 0.10 square miles -- are the Potomac River (with Cedar Island and Chautauqua Island between the town and the full river) and MacArthur Boulevard forming the long sides of the rectangle; the short side at one end is close to Wilson Lane, with an entrance to Clara Barton Parkway at the other. The centerpiece of the town is the historic Glen Echo Park (originally an amusement park where Glen Echo residents and their neighbors protested for desegregation). A gorgeous Dentzel carousel, fully restored, graces the park, which is now part of the National Park Service. There are year-round classes and more in dance, theater, music, and the rest of the arts. Neighborhood volunteerism is strong, including ongoing commitments to nature preservation and protecting the watershed in the town (Cabin John Creek and Minnehaha Creek both run through Glen Echo). There are regular organized volunteer outings to remove invasive vines that threaten trees, creek cleanups, and removal of non-native plant species. With its own tiny post office snugged into the quaint Town Hall, folk sculptures gracing porches, family-owned businesses including a pharmacy and hardware store, plus easy access to put your kayak into the Potomac or walk along the Canal (where in the springtime you can discover baby ducks), I find it easy to forget you're just a short distance from the hustle and bustle of the nation's capital. The town's geographical neighbors are Bannockburn, Cabin John, and the Potomac River - all good company. So's the occasional little newt or box turtle I find wandering in my yard. Abundant deer, bunnies, and foxes make appearances as well, and if you sleep with your windows open, you might be lucky enough to have the hoots of owls make you chuckle before bedtime. (If you're unlucky, during mating season you might be kept up for hours by horny - not horned - owls.) Schools for the area in some of the best in all of Maryland: Bannockburn Elementary, Pyle Middle School, and Walt Whitman High School. My kiddo thinks it's the "best place to live, ever!" 'Nuff said.

A lovely town with a quaint and intimate feel, housing the iconic Glen Echo Park inclusive of its…read morechildren's theater offerings and vibrant arts community, wonderful eateries, and verdant wooded areas and inviting walkways.

Okay first off gorgeous view of the Potomac River. This is a good way to get into Virginia or…read moreMaryland. The bridge itself is done with architectural taste. For its age it looks sharp. Yet depending on traffic, you could be here awhile. Or you could be hauling you know what, just to be at the speed of other cars. This bridge of the Beltway is well traveled. The volume every day is astounding. Most of the time, I do ok over here. Yet at rush hour or one wreck, that dissipates fast. On a plus note two fire companies close by, but just be careful here. Eyes on the road, and off the phone please. That could make it better for everyone.

Ha! The DC area bridge everyone loves to hate. Despite being four lanes across in both directions,…read morethus bridge is the bane of every DC commuter's existence.