Wren's Guidebook
Restaurants
Check out this list for amazing local restaurants!
PLANTA | Bethesda
4910 Elm StreetGreat plant based restaurant
Mexican chain restaurant with a great happy hour!
21 locals recommend
Uncle Julio's Mexican From Scratch
13920 Promenade Commons StMexican chain restaurant with a great happy hour!
Really cool ambiance and great Mexican food at this local restaurant and bar! Great for a local Saturday night.
19 locals recommend
Gringos & Mariachis
4928 Cordell AveReally cool ambiance and great Mexican food at this local restaurant and bar! Great for a local Saturday night.
Terrain Cafe
7228 Woodmont AvenueBeautiful restaurant with great brunch!
Tikka Masala - Best Indian Restaurant in Bethesda
4929 Elm StreetDelicious Indian food!
Museums/Activities for Adults and Children
Check out this list if you’re looking for a cool activity with your child(ren)!
Great for children 6mo+! Great sensory activities as well as fine and gross motor. Very STEAM and fun oriented!
9 locals recommend
National Children's Museum
1300 Pennsylvania Avenue NWGreat for children 6mo+! Great sensory activities as well as fine and gross motor. Very STEAM and fun oriented!
This zoo has a variety of animals and is lots of fun for the both the kids and adults!
771 locals recommend
Smithsonian National Zoological Park
3001 Connecticut Ave NWThis zoo has a variety of animals and is lots of fun for the both the kids and adults!
Awesome museum about the evolution of language. There are tablets where you can speak to people from all over the world and learn about their culture and language!
6 locals recommend
Planet Word
925 13th Street NorthwestAwesome museum about the evolution of language. There are tablets where you can speak to people from all over the world and learn about their culture and language!
This organization has many amazing plays available to watch at a great price.
9 locals recommend
Imagination Stage
4908 Auburn AveThis organization has many amazing plays available to watch at a great price.
National Air and Space Museum
600 Independence Ave SWNational Museum of African American History and Culture
1400 Constitution Ave. NWReally cool museum with changing installations
159 locals recommend
Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian American Art Museum
1661 Pennsylvania Avenue NWReally cool museum with changing installations
Playgrounds
Check out this list for great playgrounds in the area!
Cabin John Regional Park
7400 Tuckerman LnNorwood Local Park
4700 Norwood DrLafayette Recreation Center
Quesada Street NorthwestCaroline Freeland Urban Park
7200 Arlington Rd