With so many interactive sessions and networking opportunities, you’re probably still trying to finalize your itinerary for the 2016 ISPE/FDA/PQRI Quality Manufacturing Conference. While you’re doing that, make sure to pencil in time to explore the thriving urban area right outside of the conference walls. Bethesda Urban Partnership is a great resource for anything and everything to do in Bethesda.
Check out their June Events Calendar for a list of concerts, exhibitions and special events in the area. Looking to indulge in the local cuisine? Bethesda Urban Partnership also has their 2016 Eat Here guide with a complete list of restaurants broken out by food style, as well as details on price ranges, happy hour availability, and nightly entertainment. Feeling adventurous? Jump on the Metro nearby to go explore Washington, D.C. As our nation’s capital, D.C. offers a wide variety of historical attractions from the White House, Lincoln Memorial and the Library of Congress. Check out these 100 free and almost free things to do in D.C. Get a full overview of local attractions near the official conference hotel, the Bethesda North Marriot Hotel. They provide a wide variety of things to do, whether you want to go on an area tour or have a spa day. With so much to do and see, you’ll no doubt have just as an exciting experience in your free time as you will during the conference!