A Spectacular Journey Through Washington, D.C…read more The views throughout Washington, D.C. are nothing short of breathtaking. I started by taking in the skyline from a rooftop, which set the tone for what would become a truly unforgettable tour. The vantage point from the Marine Corps Memorial was powerful and inspiring, with Arlington Cemetery stretching solemnly behind it, reminding me of the deep history and sacrifice embedded in this city. Standing at the Lincoln Memorial, I was able to see the iconic sweep of the National Mall, the Washington Monument rising proudly in the distance. Walking down toward it, every step felt like strolling through the center of American history. Cutting across to the Jefferson Memorial, I was greeted by a beautiful structure perfectly reflected in the surrounding waters--absolutely outstanding. From there, I could look back across the Mall and glimpse the White House anchored in the heart of the capital. That view alone was gorgeous. Approaching the Washington Monument up close was awe-inspiring, its height dominating the city's horizon. The next day, I continued this incredible journey by seeing the White House from all sides--the north, the west, and the south--each angle offering a different look at one of the most recognizable buildings in the world. Finally, strolling down the streets lined with federal institutions--from the Department of Labor, to the IRS, to the Securities and Exchange Commission--really showcased the power and importance of the nation's government at work. And as a perfect finale, I arrived at the magnificent Capitol Building on Capitol Hill, standing proudly above it all. From start to finish, the views around Washington, D.C. are stunning, historical, and moving--a visual reminder of the incredible story of America.

What a cool place to show off the hub of the DMV! From 31…read morefloors up and not including the outside observation deck, you can see all of the DMV for several miles on a clear day. This is the perfect place to bring new visitors to this area to see all the major landmarks all at once. Ofcr. Adams was kind enough to escort me to the observation floor and point out all the cool places to show off on my next visit! Despite the city atmosphere, parking is pretty decent and the Rosslyn Metro is right across the street.

I went to Top of the Town for a work event, and it was amazing. You can't beat the views of DC…read more Love the vendors that they partner with, and the staff is always amazing. Sheridan was super helpful not only through the planning process but onsite.

We chose Top of the Town (TotT) as the site for our 40th Wedding Anniversary Party. Our party was…read morefabulous. First, the location is fantastic. The Iwo Jima Memorial is directly opposite the Top of the Town building. Floor-to-ceiling windows look out over the Potomac River and have views of all the significant buildings in Washington, DC. The inside is spacious - we had 92 guests seated at ten tables, and there was plenty of space for the dance floor, drinks table, and dessert table. We also took advantage of the outside patio because we had great weather, and after sunset, many of us went outside to watch the full moon rise. Catering was provided by Genesis Delight Catering, a company that has experience serving food at TotT and knows the kitchens. The event staff at the TotT are experienced and friendly and will ensure that your event is the best it can be. We enthusiastically recommend this event space. Sheridan Dalier, the event coordinator at TotT, provided generous assistance before our event when we were in the planning stages. She was friendly, experienced, and very helpful. When we learned we could hire Sheridan to help us during our party to take care of the final set-up, last-minute fixes, and any surprises, we gave an enthusiastic "Yes, please." For example, she ensured the audio-visual system had the correct cord to show our slides. She kept track of the gifts we received. She handled questions and requests from our guests. As the evening's event coordinator, Sheridan's help was important, making a great evening even better! We enthusiastically recommend Sheridan Dalier's services as event coordinator.

Lovely place! I was so surprised. I went for an animal rescue event. Evidently, the Center is…read moreavailable for rental. Amazing facility for a small neighborhood center. Super clean. Has a nice sized commercial kitchen and another smaller room that opens for a bar. There is a long side area with a wall of windows like a long indoor sunroom area. Can't recommend this place enough. They do have strict rules for cleanup afterwards perhaps that's why it's so well maintained.

Great facility for hosting community events with a park in the backyard. What more can you ask…read morefor? I came here a few weeks ago to help a local animal shelter with a fundraising event and I wa pleasantly surprised with the size of this building. It has a very large kitchen and plenty of room for dining as well as a side room for use. I'm not sure what they charge, but it is a really great venue for the area.

I have to preface this by saying I came here solely looking for Jerk at Nite! I guess all of their…read moreDC locations are now closed.. and they have now partnered with 1942 to sell their food. I tried calling before going, no answer. I tried ordering online, their website said the system was unavailable. We went and ordered take out and it look 40 minutes, when there were maybe 5 people inside. On top of that there was a 20% fee added for the takeout food which is crazy to me. (also it's a lounge so my man was patted down by security.. crazy just for some food) The only upside was that the prices were cheaper than they were at the H Street location. The Jerk Mac Box was $15 , as were the Jerk Nachos.

I stopped by 1942 on a Friday night around 10p - overall I had a good time but I wish I liked the…read morespot more. Overall, I'd say it's not high on my list to return to. 1942 has a small "rooftop" area - there is a semi covered back patio that seats approximately 15 people. Unfortunately, the music that is playing inside from the DJ doesn't get played outside very loudly so the space feels pretty disconnected from the main bar inside. Also, the space isn't very large; after a few minutes of sitting outside another group came outside to smoke (not hookah or cigs) which made my group retreat back inside to get some oxygen because it felt like they were smoking right on top of us. Bar service was good overall - the bartender move through drinks orders quickly and warmly. We had 3 drinks for $40ish which unfortunately is the standard for the lounge vibe spots. I'm always impressed when bartenders make their own lemonade for drinks - my whiskey/lemonade was delicious. The DJ inside was on fire - played a nice mix of top 40 hip hop and rap, trap, and dancehall music. We wanted to dance but unfortunately there wasn't much space upstairs. 'A' for atmosphere though - could've definitely gotten a party started had there been more space. Worth noting - the bottom floor was 100% empty. So maybe that's the option if you want to have a bit more space to dance and spread out? There is very little standing room upstairs - if you're not seated at the bar or at a table, downstairs may be the better play.

One would not expect to find a 5-star restaurant on the Georgetown campus, but that's exactly what…read moreHilltop Taproom is. Their chef is so experienced, that you'll find creative and delicious entrees, salads and desserts on the menu. I was so blown away by the glazed carrots with pistachios, the super juicy burger, and the orange filo cake. The cocktails are also perfect! I loved the staff too - super friendly, informed, and working students! Highly recommend this restaurant for anyone in the area - not just students! (Visitors on student tours should definitely eat here!)

A big, clean, and nice building at the heart of Clarendon Arlington VA. It's easy to find it…read more Parking: Free. Location: Great! Close to Wholefoods, Apple Store, etc...

From the owner: Welcome to the General Gordon R. Sullivan Conference and Event Center at the headquarters of the…read moreAssociation of the United States Army, home to an inviting meeting facility with advanced technologies and amenities that will exceed all your conference and event expectations. We have 2 large conference rooms with prefunction rooms attached and 6 boardrooms to meet your needs. We are located two blocks from the Courthouse Arlington Metro and we are attached to the Hyatt Courthouse Arlington through a convenient breezeway.

Enjoyed a short visit to this cool bar/ping pong spot during a work event! There are many tables,…read moretoo many balls (ha ha - if not in play, half are in the buckets, the rest are on the floor and in corners), and there are cozy sofas and bar seating. There are clear partitions to separate the game tables, but since most of us aren't ping pong masters, keep your eyes open and don't trip on a ball, ha ha! Despite the crowd, we had attentive service, with iced water jugs and stacks of glasses (for self service) tucked here and there to hydrate during competitive play. Had a few of the crudite appetizers on my plate, but a co worker ate them, lol. I didn't get to the pizza, but I did enjoy a slice of cucumber and a crunchy carrot;). There are big screen TVs and good vibe music to enjoy as well. FYI If you have a similar issue: I should have taken the elevator due to my bum knee, as it's downstairs, but I managed.

10/10! We came here for a team-building event, and it was a blast. Great atmosphere, excellent…read moreservice, and everyone had a fantastic time. We'll definitely be back again!

A few friends and I went to see W. Kamau Bell at the Kennedy center and decided to grab dinner and…read moredrinks at the Reach before the show. First things first...... make reservations! We did and I'm glad. The bar area was cozy but it was nice and we were able to find a place to sit while we waited for our reservation time. That place gets very busy since every one is doing the same thing -waiting for their performance. The view of the river and the planes coming in was phenomenal Al. The atmosphere was just adults all have a good time. I enjoyed the vibe. Our waiter was great, the hostess was great. No complaints at all. I had the jumbo crab cakes(see pic). They were very flavorful and did nit need the sauce. I had that Ali g with a Caesar salad which was large enough to share. Also, the crème brûlée with a coffee. My total came to about $108 before tip. Not complaining it was a great evening, great food and great company.

The REACH is a new campus right next to the main Kennedy Center building with the goal of…read moredemocratizing inspiration. It's a campus for all people breaking the barriers between the audience and art. The campus itself is three buildings above ground and a world of theaters, spaces, and classrooms underground. Every element on campus is named after something in JFK's life. For example, one of the classrooms for children is named Macaroni after Caroline Kennedy's pet horse. These rooms host local artists offering dance classes, performances, and more. The designer wants visitors to pay attention to what's there and what's not. To that end, there's lots of open space. Above ground is the largest green roof in the city with gardens and pathways. There's a cafe and at some point a full service restaurant. Everywhere you turn will inspire creativity and connection. It's a beautiful space truly for the people.

Two arguably critically important facets of a successful event space are:…read more 1) Comfortable room temperature 2) Working restrooms Powerhouse had neither of these for a $100 beer festival this afternoon. From what I heard, the men's room flooded and it impacted the women's room too, so they only had two single stall bathrooms upstairs and the longest line, which took away from time that could've been spent tasting beers and mingling with the brewery reps. I understand things happen, but dang. Rough. It was also stupid hot. I know it's only May, but fans were not enough to cool down an event space filled with loads of people. If they did have a/c on, it did a really poor job of cooling the space. I would not go to an event being hosted at this venue in the future.

Looks like they've once again shut their doors. I've tried to reach out on Instagram and FB with no…read moreresponse. Sad to see broken links and phone numbers that don't actually work listed. If you are no longer open you shouldn't be listed

BLUF: Great view, ok…read morefood, bar area / hightops very busy. We arrived at 5:30 and almost all "dinner" tables were wide open, and stayed open during the 1 1/2 hour we were there, but we were told we would need to go to bar area since we didn't have a reservation. The view is spectacular. Sometimes you can even see guard walking on the White House roof! Food is good. Servings are decent and the flavor is fresh and inviting. Truffle fries are delicious! I especially love the freshly grated parmesan. Burgers are big & juicy... a little greasy would be my only complaint.

I believe the Vue is one of the best rooftops to catch a glimpse of the White House. I made…read morereservations about 2 months ago. When our party of 4 arrived, the host took us to the rear area of the restaurant. It was extremely noisy, however much cooler than the main dining area. We asked if we could please be sat in main area as this was my friends first time and we had looked forward to sharing the experience with them. She then let us know that because of the weather it was not as cool and was much warmer. We didn't mind so they went ahead and changed it. Considering I had made reservations it would have been nice to have been sat at a table as closest to the open window. Not sure if this is something you must request when making reservation but it seemed all the tables were marked reserved. That would be my tip when making reservations to ask for a table where you are sitting right at the window. I preferred the shrimp cocktail ($26) it was very refreshing. The shrimp were big and the dipping sauce was delicious. My friend ordered the steak and Buratta salad ($50), She enjoyed it. Our husbands ordered the crab cake ($48) and they said they were very good. We ordered drinks. Moscow mules and gin and tonics which were doubles, and the Witness tampered. If you don't have a budget then enjoy your time there. I believe most places in DC are pricey. My opinion is we had drinks with small plates and I have added the total. Also we only had 4 in our party and the receipt says we had 6, which allowed them to force the tip on bill. Our gratuity was put on there by server so we didn't add to it. Not sure why this was like that.