Potomac, Maryland is one of the most beautiful areas in the DC Metro corridor. Unlike Georgetown, with its quaint antique row houses, Potomac is filled with newer, beautiful, enormous homes on large plots of land, along with spacious townhouses and condos. Long touted as one of the most affluent and best-educated communities in the U.S., you'll definitely need a car to get around as public transportation is very limited.
Quiet, serene, filled with some of the best public schools in the area, it's also close to lots of natural parks such as Great Falls Park. There aren't that many shopping or restaurant options, yet you're close to other areas that offer those services. Be sure to visit the Great Falls Tavern Visitors Center and go on the Great Falls Canal Boat Ride.
About 30 minutes from downtown DC by car.
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