NSWC Carderock Division, MD - Nearby Cities

Bethesda, MD
Bethesda is located just northwest of Washington D.C. and was named "The Second Most-Livable City" by Forbes magazine in April 2009. The city is home to the National Naval Medical Center and has seen many professionals in the healthcare industry relocate to the area. The Metro system in the city offers easy access for commuters. The NSWC Carderock Division is only 1 miles from the city offering military personnel looking for a more permanent place to live, a more relaxed community with easy access to its metropolitan neighbors.

Homes for sale in the area start at $233,000 for 2 bedroom, 1 bath residence. Homes for rent and apartments are also available in the area starting at a monthly rate of $1435 for a one bedroom, 1 bath unit. Local hotel accommodations offer temporary lodging for rates starting at $105 a night. The Residence Inn and the Doubletree Bethesda offer free high-speed internet and business facilities, complimentary breakfast, and on-site swimming pools for visitors.

Bethesda is home to many of the military's health and research centers. The President visits the Bethesda Naval Hospital for his annual checkup, and the National Institute of Health calls the city home. With its close proximity to Washington D.C and Arlington, VA, visitors will find a multitude of shopping, dining, and entertainment venues. Educational facilities such as the Smithsonian and the famous Arlington Cemetery are just a short drive or bus ride away.

Gaithersburg, MD
Gaithersburg is a city in Montgomery County, Maryland that has a current population of 58,700 people. The city is the fourth largest incorporated city in the state. The city began as an agricultural settlement in 1765 and was named after the original founder's son-in-law, Benjamin Gaither. In 1899, the International Latitude Observatory was built in town and was one of only six global locations in the world. The observatory is still used today for gathering information from satellites. Located just 14 miles from the NSWC Carderock Division, the town offers a historic and interesting past for those looking to settle in the area.

Homes for sale in the area start at $345,000 for a 3 bedroom, 2 bath residence. Rental properties such as apartments are also available starting at a monthly rent of $904 for a 1 bedroom, 1 bath unit. For those visitors looking for temporary lodging, local hotels such as the Holiday Inn and the Hyatt Summerfield Suites offer accommodations including high speed internet access and complimentary breakfasts. Nightly rates start at $143.

Local attractions include the Water Park at Bohrer Park which offers main pools, a kiddie play area, and 250 foot-long double water slide with multiple twists and turns. The park also offers a snack bar and picnic tables. Also nearby is the Gaithersburg Community Museum which is a restored 1884 B&O Railroad Station which houses many exhibits highlighting the local community and the rich heritage in the state of Maryland.

Anne Arundel County, MD
Anne Arundel is a county in the state of Maryland which has a current population of 506,000 people. The county was named after Anne Arundell from the ancient Arundell family in Cornwall, England. Anne Arundel is located just south of Baltimore and covers a total of 588 square miles. Located just 37 miles from the NSWC Carderock Division, the county gives visitors an interesting and vital community in which to settle down.

Homes for sale in the area start at $239,000 for a 3 bedroom, 1 bath residence. Rental properties such as apartments are also available starting at a monthly rent of $508 for a 1 bedroom, 1 bath unit. For those visitors looking for temporary lodging, local hotels such as the Hampton Inn and Suites and the Doubletree Inn Annapolis offer accommodations including high speed internet access and complimentary breakfasts. Nightly rates start at $111.

Local attractions include the Pirate Adventures on the Chesapeake which offers unique tours of the Annapolis Harbor aboard a pirate ship. The adventure offers treasure map hunts, face painting, and tattoos as well as a historical tour of the harbor. Adults and children will enjoy this family experience. The Capital City Colonials offers historic tour of Annapolis by blending food tasting and history. The walking tour takes visitors back in time to where the founding fathers lived and worked. Local cuisine is highlighted from that time period.

Silver Spring, MD
Silver Spring is a city in Montgomery County, Maryland which is the third most populous place in the state. The city is a major business hub that lies north of Washington D.C. and has over 7 million feet of office space. The downtown area has a major retail, residential, and office core. The city was named after the mica-flecked spring that was discovered in the area in the early 1840s by Francis Preston Blair who owned most of the land in the town. The town is located just 5 miles from the NSWC Carderock Division and is host to many entertainment, musical, and ethnic festivals during the year.

Homes for sale in the area start at $375,000 for a 3 bedroom, 2 bath residence. Rental properties such as apartments are also available starting at a monthly rent of $927 for a 1 bedroom, 1 bath unit. For those visitors looking for temporary lodging, local hotels such as the Days Inn and the Comfort Inn offer accommodations including high speed internet access and complimentary breakfasts. Nightly rates start at $76.

Local attractions include the National Capital Trolley Museum which includes a collection of street cars from the 1950s and shows streetcars portrayed in early movies as well as exhibiting the hardware when street cars began having electricity power them. The museum is serviced by three levels of street car service on its demonstration railway. The trolley rides and gift shop are great for birthday parties and family fun. The AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center is a 32,000- square-foot entertainment center featuring two stadium theaters and concession stands. Old movies are shown on a regular schedule as well as cutting edge documentaries.

Rockville, MD
Rockville is a city in Montgomery County, Maryland that has a current population of 60,000 making it the second largest city in Maryland. The city is home to many software and biotechnology companies and is also one of the major retail hubs in the county. The city covers 13 square miles and is located just 9 miles from the NSWC Carderock Division in Washington D.C. With many historical venues just a short drive away in Washington D.C., Rockville offers new residents a thriving community in which to live and a short commute to work on the base.

Homes for sale in the area start at $274,000 for a 3 bedroom, 2 bath residence. Rental properties such as apartments are also available starting at a monthly rent of $996 for a 1 bedroom, 1 bath unit. For those visitors looking for temporary lodging, local hotels such as the Best Western Rockville and the Courtyard Rockville offer accommodations including high speed internet access and complimentary breakfasts. Nightly rates start at $99.

Local attractions include Peerless Rockville Museum which documents Rockville's history through photographic displays, archived items including blueprints, and over 100 years of business records and correspondence. Another local attraction is the Potomac River Cruises which are available for couples or families and include tours of the Kennedy Center, the Washington Monument, the Jefferson Memorial, and the US Capitol. Cruises last about 45 minutes and include refreshments.

McLean, VA
McLean is a city in Fairfax County, Virginia that boasts a current population of 38,900 people. The town is popular due to its proximity to Washington D.C. and the Central Intelligence Agency. The community is densely populated with many upscale homes and shopping malls. Major companies who have headquarters in the city include Capital One, Hilton Hotels Corporation, and USA Today. The NSWC Carderock Division is located 11 miles from the city and offers military personnel and their families a diverse community in which to live and work.

Homes for sale in the area start at $429,000 for a 3 bedroom, 2 bath residence. Rental properties such as apartments are also available starting at a monthly rent of $1100 for a 1 bedroom, 1 bath unit. For those visitors looking for temporary lodging, local hotels such as the Staybridge Suites and the Crowne Plaza Hotel offer accommodations including high speed internet access and complimentary breakfasts. Nightly rates start at $159.

Local attractions include the Langley Fork road which takes visitors past several historic sites such as the Langley Toll House, the Mackall House, Gunnell's Chapel and Hickory Hill which were all established in the late 1800s. There are eight historical markers along the route stretching almost two miles. Glen Echo's Chrystal Pool shows where a public bathing pool was established in 1931 and became one of the largest and most beautiful pools in the nation. Visitors can see what remains of the front entrance. The pool cost over $200,000 to build. The last marker on the route informs visitors about the Roller Coasters of Glen Echo Amusement Park that started in the late 1800s. The Glen Echo Amusement Park opened in 1898 and closed permanently in 1968. It was home to over 7 high speed coasters which offered amazing views of the Potomac River and the Virginia shore.