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The Clubhouse, which serves as a central gathering place and hosts a variety of annual events to bring the community together such as the fall music festival, the Spring Show (68 years running!), and the Newcomers’ Dinner

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The opportunity to choose from two neighborhood pools, Bannockburn and Merrimack, and a tennis court within walking distance

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Several schools within walking distance, including Bannockburn Nursery School, Clara Barton Center for Children, and Bannockburn Elementary

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An active and helpful network of neighbors sharing information with each other via neighborhood listserv, neighborhood directory, and monthly newsletter (including lists of teens who babysit and shovel snow)

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A dynamic neighborhood holiday market featuring more than 20 local woman-owned small businesses offering a curated selection of original artisan goods

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The chance to immerse yourself in the arts at Glen Echo Park and enjoy the free Thursday night summer concerts, have a picnic on a nice day, take a spin on the carousel, see a show at Adventure Theater or the Puppet Company, take an art class, watch a glassblowing demonstration, visit the aquarium, or explore the creek

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Expansive access to nature and green space including a short walk to the C&O Canal Towpath, the Cabin John Creek Trail, and bike paths to Bethesda and Georgetown

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Convenient access to shops at the Glen Echo Plaza and being able to walk to a pharmacy, hardware store, 7-11, ATM, two pizza places, a sushi place, a gas/service station, yoga studio, and urgent care/primary care doctor

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A variety of delicious walkable restaurants serving fish tacos, pizza, sushi, modern American cuisine, Italian cuisine, gourmet deli sandwiches, ice cream, wine, pastries, coffee, and more

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The people, the dogs, and the community spirit!