While looking at a Washington DC Metro map over the weekend, something dawned on me: what other area in the United States can you hop on local public transportation and conveniently travel across two states lines? One of the many stops along Washington DC’s Metro line is the community of Chevy Chase-Bethesda, Maryland. Home to nearly 120,000 residents, Chevy Chase-Bethesda is a great alternative commuter community for those who wish to avoid the, at times, overwhelming ebb-and-flow of Washington DC without sacrificing convenience and culture.
In June 2010, the International Downtown Association awarded Downtown Bethesda with the prestigious “Downtown of the Month” award. This accolade does not surprise me in the least. Downtown Bethesda is littered with small bookshops, boutique retail stores, antiques, and art galleries featuring local artist talent. The downtown area is also home to some of the area’s greatest restaurants. From July 23 – August 1, 2010 Chevy Chase – Bethesda will be hosting their annual Restaurant Week. I suggest you use this time to get familiar with the area, if you already aren’t. I guarantee you will quickly realize that Chevy Chase-Bethesda is one of the areas most unique and vital neighborhoods.
Ranked as the #1 Top-Earning Towns by Money Magazine, Chevy Chase-Bethesda, Maryland’s residential real estate is actually quite diverse. Condominiums, in the form of high-rises, are aplenty and represent a convenient and affordable alternative for young or first time buyers. The area also offers an increasingly sizable inventory of apartments for students and young professionals. I’m a firm believer that no matter what your budget, Chevy-Chase-Bethesda has something to offer the young, old, and in-between.