10 days in Bethesda Itinerary

Bethesda is a census-designated place in southern Montgomery County, Maryland, United States, located just northwest of the U.S. capital of Washington, D.C. It takes its name from a local church, the Bethesda Meeting House (1820, rebuilt 1849), which in turn took its name from Jerusalem's Pool of Bethesda. Change things up with these side-trips from Bethesda: KO Distilling (in Manassas), Gettysburg (Sachs Covered Bridge, Horseback Riding Tours, &more) and Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center (in Chantilly). Spend the 20th (Sat) exploring nature at Harpers Ferry National Historical Park. There's lots more to do: explore the activities along Great Falls Park, explore the landscape on two wheels at Capitol Crescent, admire the masterpieces at Ratner Museum, and examine the collection at NRA National Firearms Museum.

To find other places to visit, maps, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read Bethesda trip planner.

In November, daily temperatures in Bethesda can reach 57°F, while at night they dip to 36°F.