CAPITAL REGION Pick Up Local Art Downtown Designated an Arts & Entertainment District, the streets at the core of Bethesda bustle with activity and are home to art galleries selling unique wares. Theaters and restaurants are interspersed between the work of local artisans, and the downtown hosts events, such as a literary festival, summer concert series and weekly farmers’ markets. Events Walk in a Winter Wonderland You’ll be given a parka to partake in Gaylord National’s ICE!, as sculptures composed of more than 2 million pounds of ice and carved by 35 artisans from China create a glorious winter wonderworld. Don’t miss the ice slides just in time to celebrate the holidays at National Harbor. Maryland Craft Beer Festival, Frederick Bethesda Row, Bethesda 70 ✥ VISITMARYLAND.ORG | 1-877-333-4455 PHOTO: EH PIEN