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National Museum of Health and Medicine
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Ratner Museum
Waverly Street Gallery
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Cava Grill
Fresh Baguette
Located in southern Montgomery County, Maryland, Bethesda is one of the most highly educated and affluent communities in the United States. As the government in nearby Washington DC grew and the National Naval Medical Center was built in 1942, Bethesda grew in importance and wealth. Today, it is a thriving, modern, and sophisticated urban district with 20 art galleries, almost 200 restaurants, two theatres, and some of the best shopping in the area.
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Bethesda, Maryland is a one-hour from Baltimore (37.4 miles via I-95 S):
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