- 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.
- The results below include the top 26 things to do within the city of Bethesda, MD , followed by 599 popular activities in nearby cities, including Washington, Arlington, Silver Spring, Alexandria, Sterling, Columbia, Bowie, Chantilly, Fairfax, Laurel, Reston, Gaithersburg, Rockville, Potomac, McLean, Ashburn, Annandale, Springfield, College Park, Fort Washington, Herndon, Falls Church, Oxon Hill, Centreville, Greenbelt, Germantown, Lorton, Odenton, Olney, Woodbridge, Crofton, Severn, Clinton, Ellicott City, Hanover, Manassas, Elkridge, Wheaton, Mount Vernon, Leesburg, Glen Echo, Burke, Savage, Brandywine, Annapolis, Baltimore, Sandy Spring and Davidsonville
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Restaurant specializing in seafood, mediterranean, and tapas, with a focus on simplicity, authenticity and connection to the community
3.8 Miles
30%
156 votes
900 Ellsworth Drive, Silver Spring, MD 20910
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A movie theater with an IMAX auditorium, Regal Majestic Stadium 20 & IMAX displays first-run movies using digital projection and RealD 3D. It also offers stadium seating, self-service and mobile ticketing, arcade games, party rooms and a cafe.
3.8 Miles
71%
7 votes
8523 Fenton Street, Silver Spring, MD 20910
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During the winter season, visitors can skate in an outdoor ice rink at Silver Spring Ice Skating At Veterans Plaza. Visitors can rent ice hockey or figure skates from the pro shop.
3.8 Miles
Fort Marcy Park is one of several remaining Civil War forts originally erected to protect the nation's capital. It was originally constructed to protect the Chain Bridge and today protects the surrounding wildlife.
4.2 Miles
Hosting open skate sessions, Cabin John Park Ice Rink provides three skating rinks for hockey and figure skating. The hockey rink is NHL regulation sized, while the figure skating rink is Olympics regulation sized.
4.3 Miles
Clemyjontri Park is a unique park in Mclean. The park features handicap accessible playground equipment and the park promotes children of all ages and all abilities being able to come together and play together in one area.
4.3 Miles
Incorporating audience participation into the acts, Washington Revels is a professional theater group that puts on performing arts productions for the community. It also has a singing ensemble that specializes in Medieval, maritime, and 19th century music.
4.3 Miles
The Rock Creek Trails is an 18.6-mile surface that is suitable for hiking, biking, or rollerblading. The location offers scenic views for those hikers who are also seeking photo opportunities.
4.3 Miles
The Claude Moore Colonial Farm is a restored Revolutionary War era farm and visitor's park dedicated to educating visitors on life in colonial America. Open daily, the farm and park have a pavilion that can be reserved for group outings.
4.3 Miles
80%
515 votes
3001 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008
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Located in the heart of the nation's capital, the Smithsonian National Zoological Park features multiple animal habitats ranging from domestic to rare and exotic species from around the world. The zoo is open daily and has free admission.
4.4 Miles
60%
5 votes
5900 Executive Blvd, Rockville, MD 20852
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Offering recreational swim opportunities to the community, Kennedy Shriver Aquatic Center consists of indoor lap pools, leisure pools, and water slide areas. The center has a deep water pool with different levels of diving platforms.