Bethesda Theatre
The Bethesda Theatre, constructed in 1938, is a historic Streamline Moderne movie theater located at 7719 Wisconsin Avenue (MD 355), Bethesda, Maryland, United States. Locally, it belongs to Bethesda. Its origins go back to 1938.
A theatre inside Bethesda
You can stay in Bethesda
Bethesda Theatre is inside Bethesda, which has 26 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Baltimore
Baltimore is about 34 miles northeast (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Best months: Apr, May, Jun, Sep and Oct
April, May, June, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 66–83°. When to go ↓
An airport 10 miles away
Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA) has airline service, about 10 miles from Bethesda Theatre.
Established in 1938
Bethesda Theatre dates from 1938. About ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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Bethesda Theatre
The Bethesda Theatre, constructed in 1938, is a historic Streamline Moderne movie theater located at 7719 Wisconsin Avenue (MD 355), Bethesda, Maryland, United States. It is a multi-level building composed of rectangular blocks: an auditorium block and a lower street-front lobby and entrance block, including shops. The theatre retains its original configuration of lobby, foyer, lounges, and auditorium. Many original interior finishes, including painted murals, remain intact, with the exception of the original seating. It was designed by the firm of the world-renowned "Dean of American Theatre Architects," John Eberson.
- Type
- Theatre
- Established
- 1938
- Listed
- National Register of Historic Places (1999)
- Wikipedia readers
- 1.5K a year
Overnight near Bethesda Theatre
The nearest towns with places to stay are Bethesda (26) and Washington (247).
- 1White House
- 2Washington Monument
- 3Arlington National Cemetery
- 4United States Triumphal Arch
- 5Smithsonian Institution
- 6Lincoln Memorial
- 7Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
- 8Ford's Theatre
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Bethesda Theatre | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bethesda | in town | — | 26 23 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins | 69,397 | $1,170K | — |
| Washington | 7 mi southeast | 10 min | 247 201 hotels · 2 motels · 24 inns & B&Bs · 6 lodges & cabins · 12 hostels · 2 campgrounds | 693,645 | $737K | D− |
| Arlington | 8 mi south | 10 min | 58 54 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins | 236,254 | $895K | — |
| Alexandria | 12 mi south | 20 min | 44 41 hotels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins | 160,662 | $735K | C |
| Tysons | 9 mi southwest | 15 min | 25 25 hotels | 28,936 | $640K | — |
| North Bethesda | 4 mi north | 5 min | 13 13 hotels | 49,677 | $732K | — |
| College Park | 9 mi east | 15 min | 17 16 hotels · 1 motel | 35,418 | $438K | — |
| Rockville | 7 mi northwest | 10 min | 13 12 hotels · 1 lodge or cabins | 67,563 | $682K | B− |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Combine it with these
Places worth adding lie within 8 miles.
Big draw17 mi National park siteWhite House311K visitors a year
Big draw27 mi National MemorialWashington Monument204K visitors a year
Big draw38 mi LandmarkArlington National Cemetery
Big draw47 mi LandmarkUnited States Triumphal Arch
Big draw58 mi MuseumSmithsonian Institution30.0M visitors a year
Big draw67 mi National MemorialLincoln Memorial7.7M visitors a year
Big draw78 mi LandmarkTomb of the Unknown Soldier
Big draw87 mi National Historic SiteFord's Theatre National Historic Site394K visitors a yearPhoto credits
White House: This image or media was taken or created by Matt H. Wade. To see his entire port, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Washington Monument: Oren Rozen, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Arlington National Cemetery: Protoant, Public domain · United States Triumphal Arch: Hstoops, CC0 · Smithsonian Institution: Highsmith, Carol M., 1946-, photographer, Public domain · Lincoln Memorial: Aerial_view_of_Lincoln_Memorial_-_east_side.jpg: Carol M. Highsmith derivative w, Public domain · Tomb of the Unknown Soldier: Arlington National Cemetery, Public domain · Ford's Theatre National Historic Site: Ingfbruno, CC BY-SA 3.0
Know before you visit Bethesda Theatre
Is Bethesda Theatre in Bethesda?
Yes. It’s inside Bethesda, MD.
When is the best time to visit Bethesda Theatre?
April, May, June, September and October, with highs of 66–83°.
How far is Bethesda Theatre from Baltimore?
About 34 miles northeast of Baltimore, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Bethesda Theatre?
Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA), about 10 miles away.
Where should I stay near Bethesda Theatre?
Washington (7 mi, 247 places to stay), Arlington (8 mi, 58 places to stay) and Bethesda (in town, 26 places to stay).
Ask people in Bethesda
There are no tips yet, so start one in Bethesda’s Town Square.
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