Besides Potomac Village Shopping Center just up the street, Avenel is located near all of the key shopping malls and boutiques in the D.C. Metro area. You will find downtown Bethesda Row up the street, or enjoy all the high-end shops at Chevy Chase, and then continue on your way to northwest Washington D.C. for a stroll along the cobblestone streets and alleyways of Georgetown to peruse all the unique stores and cafes. Just over the bridge in Virginia is Tysons, America’s Next Great City, featuring the Tysons Mall and Galleria, offering every popular designer destination.

Avenel is located close to all of the new and exciting culinary restaurants and cafes in Bethesda, Potomac, Washington, D.C. and Tysons, Virginia. Choose from thousands of places to enjoy an authentic dining experience for any occasion. You can find something open any time of the day and offering any cuisine across the world. It is a desired destination for any award-winning chef!

Avenel is located close to Washington, D.C., where you can browse galleries filled with local and internationally renowned artists and enjoy music and theater performances in both intimate and amphitheater-sized settings.

As well, Maryland is one of the first states in the country to develop Arts and Entertainment Districts on a statewide basis. Avenel is located near three of these districts, Wheaton, Silver Spring, and Bethesda, and each district offers a wide range of arts and humanities organizations, popular arts venues, entertainment businesses, and more!