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Southern Maryland is readily accessible from the Law Center and offers an alternative to those students who wish to live outside the city. (Note that clicking on a neighborhood will take you to a Website independent of Georgetown Law.)
Both communities are located on the northwest border of Washington. Bethesda is one of the oldest and best known suburbs of Washington and Chevy Chase has tremendous residential appeal. Although there are some apartment complexes and a few townhouses, most of the area is dedicated to single family homes. These communities offer nature and horseback riding trails, several shopping malls, and a variety of specialty shops. The area is also home to the National Institutes of Health and the Bethesda Naval Medical Center. Montgomery County Schools: (301) 279-3391 Police Station: (301) 279-8000 Metro Stop: Beth Estimated Average Rental Rates
Average Commute: 25 minutes Neighborhood Video - Bethesda Row Neighborhood Video - Chevy Chase in 58 seconds
Home to the University of Maryland at College Park, this area is full of recreational facilities, parks, and tennis courts. Housing styles vary from rich, stately homes to garden style apartments. Commercial development is not permitted, so the residents of this town are determined to maintain the community feel of the neighborhood. Prince Georges County Schools: (301) 952-6300 Police Station: (301) 333-4000 Metro Stop: College Park, Cheverly Estimated Average Rental Rates
Average Commute: 35 minutes Neighborhood Video - Amature video of Main Street in College Park Neighborhood Video - Amature video continued
Greenbelt offers a planned community with tree-lined streets, sidewalks, walking/biking trails, and many recreational opportunities. Greenbelt has a variety of housing styles and types, including single-family homes, condominiums, townhouses, and apartment complexes. This community features the Historic Greenbelt town center, a variety of shopping centers and restaurants. There are inner-walkways and underpasses, common areas and woodlands, and playgrounds.
Prince Georges County Schools: (301) 952-6300 Police Station: (301) 333-4000 Metro Stop: Greenbelt
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Average Commute: 30 minutes
A prominant DC suburb since the early twentieth century, Silver Spring is located at the northern edge of Washington on the Capital Beltway (I-495). Frequent and efficient public transportation leads to an easy commute into the city. There are mostly older single family homes in this area, but in recent years, there have been numerous new developments of apartment complexes, condominiums, and townhouses. The area has grown into a large residential and business center. There are dozens of shopping centers, restaurants, and specialty shops in the area that cater to every culture and ethnicity. The metro is conveniently located near several apartment communities. Police Station: (301) 279-8000 Metro Stop: Silver Spring Estimated Average Rental Rates Average Commute: 25 minutes Neighborhood Video - Silver Spring Neighborhood Video - Silver Spring
Montgomery County Schools: (301) 279-3391
Located several miles north of Washington, Wheaton has seen major developments in recent years, including a large commercial area and residential tract. There are 535 acres at Wheaton Regional Park with an abundance of activities from camping and fishing to arts and crafts. The housing types and styles in this area include single-family homes, a few apartment communities, condominiums, and townhouses. Montgomery County Schools: (301) 279-3391 Police Station: (301) 279-8000 Metro Stop: Wheaton Estimated Average Rental Rates
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