Bethesda has been named one of “The 25 Best Places to Live in the U.S.” by Architectural Digest (AD), with the publication highlighting the Montgomery County community’s combination of suburban living, access to Washington, D.C., and its own strong arts and entertainment scene.
Architectural Digest, the Condé Nast publication best known for its coverage of design, architecture, luxury real estate, and lifestyle, based its list on U.S. News & World Report’s recent ranking of the best places to live in the country. AD then narrowed its focus to communities it considers particularly appealing to art and design lovers.
“To determine the best cities in the country, U.S. News considers a multitude of factors, including quality of life, the local job market, value for your money, and the place’s desirability,” Architectural Digest wrote. “And while we agree that all these factors are important in determining where to live in America…we’d also throw access to art and design into the mix.”…