As someone who has watched and rewatched each episode of the office, this experience was one of the…read morebest things to come to DC. My best friend and I are both die hard The Office fans, getting to bond together was a great experience, the staff working the event was really kind too - they took some pictures for us and really played along with the theme. Items from the actual filming set were on show and a bunch of interactive activities were present. The shop at the end had so many cool sweaters, bobble heads, journals and more. Sometimes I get worried experiences like these will turn out being a cheap/fast experience but this really was worth the money!

There's a lot here for an Office fanatic to love. There are tons of original props and character…read morecostumes to gawk at and read about. The recreated set of the office itself is mostly realistic, but clearly edited to fit the space it's in. The staff are all very helpful and offer to take photos of you at every turn. And there are some interactive stops where you can play games, too. But as you walk through, some stations feel like filler (like the passages with quotes or pictures on the walls). The gift shop is pretty incredible, you will have a hard time picking just one (or a few) things to buy. They've got a college sweatshirt that says BIG TUNA, plushies of Prison Mike, and keychains made to look like keys to the three rooms and Dwight's B&B. My friend and I went on a weeknight and it was pretty empty, so I recommend avoiding the weekend crowds!

I've seen a couple of bands here. It's surprisingly streamlined to go through the entrance process…read more The sound is incredible no matter where you're seated. I've been on the floor and I've been way up high. Quality doesn't get lost. Food and drinks are $$$. Typical of any venue of this type.

It was my second time going to a Washington Wizards game. They have not won much in the last couple…read moreof years so tickets were cheap. They were giving out free shirts so that was a fun reason to check it out. It was much emptier than other stadiums that I have been to. Usually, we are crowded with other people who are coming in but everything runs smoothly here. I don't know if that is because the team is not doing well or it usually is like this. We were able to look around and see the local vendors. They have the usual fast-food options with some DC specials like Ben's Chili Bowl. I did not try it but I have heard good things. We were able to go up and see the game. Unfortunately, they did not win. It was disappointing that Anthony Davis and Trey Young didn't play but what can you do? It was fun to see a game here and I hope to come back next time I am in town.

Dear reader, It is…read moreonly fair that I report the National Arboretum remains one of the coolest places in DC. It is massive, gorgeous, and the kind of place that makes you feel like you have briefly escaped the city without actually going very far. There is so much space to walk, relax, and just be outside for a while, and it never really feels crowded. Every time you turn a corner there is something new to look at, which makes the whole place feel like a very peaceful little adventure. The bonsai museum is easily one of the crown jewels. It kind of blows my mind every time that there are so many bonsai there, and some of them are up to or over 400 years old, including the famous Yamaki Pine. It is one of those places that really makes you slow down and pay attention because the amount of care, history, and detail in everything is just incredible. A very quiet flex, if you will. I also love that the Arboretum is not just about plants, although those alone would be enough. We saw bald eagles, there are beavers on the grounds, and it always feels like some kind of wildlife cameo could happen at any moment. Between the trees and plants from all over the country and the world, the Capitol Columns, the bonsai, the gardens, and all the open space, there is so much to take in without it ever feeling overwhelming. Dogs are welcome too, which feels very civilized, though they cannot go into the bonsai museum. Overall, this place is just such a gem. Beautiful, relaxing, and full of little surprises. I will absolutely keep going back, and frankly, I think society should too.

According to their website, this is a collections-based research facility and public garden of the…read moreUS Dept of Agriculture. The Arboretum is home to the world's first museum dedicated to the art of bonsai, and that's where we started. These bonsai trees are between 30 to 100-200 years old. There is one that is 400! This section alone is impressive. We also walked over to the columns that were once a part of the State Capitol building. With 451 acres the collections are based on categories which is nice. You want to look at conifers all day? Go right ahead. Azaleas and magnolias? Knock yourself out. Pick your spot. Don't feel like you can see everything AND enjoy it in one day...because you can't. Pick 1-3 things and enjoy the day. Stop by the the visitor center for a map and events for the day. Today there were Ikebana classes. Do a restroom call with the gang there before you venture out. There are portables throughout if you need to go. Read the website for areas that are wheelchair accessible or you could drive through to assess your beginning and endpoints.

completely useless. Their website's credit card vendors don't work (click to pay with a major US…read morebank visa). Ticket selection for their special promotions (pups in the park) won't let you book tickets properly because their system doesn't handle the dog vs human ticket type correctly so you can't book 2 human tickets and 1 dog ticket. When you call them they don't answer (literally let it ring for over 2 minutes and they have no voicemail during regular M-F business hours). So in addition to sucking at baseball their office doesn't even make it easy for you to attend a special event that is the only reason to go watch them lose in the first place.

I have been part of a Nationals season ticket plan for the last eight years and their electronic…read moreticket management system is HORRIBLE. Each year the three of us on the ticket plan are asked to login to the two systems (yes, you must have two accounts - one on the Nats' website, the other on the MLB website). Each of us then need to update our profiles, accept all the caveats, and link the two accounts . . . it never works. So, the lead season ticket holder cannot distribute the tickets to the other two of us. Many calls to the Nats help line result in little help, but promises to look into the matter and call us back (no, they do neither). So, it is now nearly the All Star break and we have spent a ridiculous amount of time seeking customer service. If this was any other company's affiliate card system (e.g. CVS, Safeway, etc.) it would have failed and cost the company dearly, but the MLB is accustomed to being a monopoly with an antitrust exemption, which means they can have an inept, soviet-quality customer service program and digital ticket system and think that is just fine. Soooo tempted to just watch the game on TV, listen to it on the radio and get my live fix with the Bethesda Big Train.

This s another place I enjoy being at. This is across frim other hotels abs Restaurants and retail…read morestores at the front gate entrance. This is the Nationals Ball Park in Washington DC.in the heart of the area . Across from the Silver Diner and more . This place has Great family and community oriented atmosphere. This pmave has consessipn Stand restaurants that arw always packed. My favorite is the PNC DIAMOND CLUB . They have great menus like pizzas hot dogs , And so much more with Great customer service. But I wish they had convention rooms for baseball Card Convention . So people like fans and more get to keet all the baseball all stars . Gives a better sense o fan loyalty and sense of community. I wish they pur job applications on Ziprecruiter to make things easier for me . Plus next time I go there i want to Kennedy Room . The seats sometimes are way 9verheated on summer days where it's too hot to touch sometimes. Thy need to put towels ti prevent burns on the seats . But its comfortable while shaded. But one of my family members had a medical emergency but First Responders responded quickly. I thank them . Next time I come here with family it should be Sue , John Mark , My dad and John mark's fiance . I like coming here its been a while since the Pandemic when things went to shit . What the pandemic did to all of us Americans we were all at fault which wete unjustifiable, Inexcusable, Unlawful , Reprehensible, Irresponsible, And diwn right wrong. We have to outlaw such behavior from ever happening again nit to everyone happen to anyine again . Lets make this place a family and community oriented atmosphere and fun pksce to flne to again without prejudice, Racism and political and religious bullying get involved ever again . This is a place to have and be as ine community again . If you enjoy this place as I do . This place is for you. We all look forward to seeing you all there very soon once again.

This is a nice ballpark to watch the Nationals play at home, but it lacks the ambience of Camden…read moreYards (in Baltimore) or the history of Fenway Park (in Boston). Before you arrive, remember to bring a clear plastic bag and one plastic bottle of water (unopened). Metal and glass containers are prohibited. At the main gate, you first go through a metal detector. Then, you scan a QR code to enter the turnstile gates. On the plus side, it's easy to access using public transportation via Metro (short walk to a station). However, if you are driving here, try to reserve a parking spot in advance. Some parking lots are a 15 minute walk away, so plan accordingly and bring comfortable sneakers. Inside the ballpark, you'll find several places to eat, including Shake Shack and Ben's Chili Bowl. If you're going to a Sunday afternoon game at 1:35pm in the summertime, visiting team seats on the 3rd base side get partial shade around 2:30pm-3:00pm. However, seats on the 1st base side will be exposed to the sun during the entire game. Most Nats fans are pretty friendly toward visiting team guests. Overall, I think it's a good ballpark for watching a game - but it's not the nicest ballpark on the East Coast.

I've been here a few times and it's always a fun experience outside of the normal bar and…read morerestaurant scene. It's in the Union Market area, and it's helpful that a parking garage is connected to the building. The race simulators are really fun, but a night out there can get pricy, especially with food. I'd go during happy hour (Mon-Fr, 3-6) and catch the food specials to get more bang for your buck.

I've visited several F1 Arcade locations, and this one is by far the worst, and it's not close. On…read morea recent weekend visit, the venue was dirty, service was slow, and the food looked inedible. The drinks were overpriced and weak. Worse, some staff were outright rude, with communication and behavior that bordered on unprofessional for an international brand of this caliber. The new GM (Ralph) clearly has serious work to do on staff training and accountability. I spoke with people from other bars in the area, and even they're baffled this location is still operating. After my second visit here, I understand exactly why. Bottom line: Poor service, poor value, poor experience. There are far better ways to spend your night and your money in D.C. Hopefully they can turn it around, but it will take some workforce development.

Came to check out brunch here. Online, it shows a la carte options - when we walked in, we were…read moretold it was a Buffet Brunch only, $30 per person. We decided to stay and check it out, @1pm on a Sunday. Brunch is from 11a-4pm. There was only 1 other person for brunch, when we arrived. There was a DJ was that playing super loud music. Mostly rap music. The food was good. Fresh salad, fruit, meats etc. Unlimited mimosas was $25 per person. We could only order 1 flavor at a time, which there was about 8 flavors. They were good By 3pm, the place was more so filling up. What was crazy was at 4pm, the workers started breaking down the buffet-- quickly!! A group that had arrived @ 3 were caught off guard that brunch was ending. The workers did provide everyone with TAKE HOME Boxes, so we filled our boxes as fast as they were breaking it down lol Hookah guy arrived, think it was a total of $68. The hookah was good Gratuity is automatically included. Our waitress was GREAT! Only thing I didn't like, the place had her walking around in a tight leopard body suit, with her arms out, like this was the Playboy mansion. It was cold in there. I would come back for brunch - just know, there was not a mention of a Buffet brunch online

Now I'm only giving them this low score is because of the situation me and my partner ran into on…read morethis past Sunday (July 10th). Online the place looks great and interesting so we decided to hit it up around 9pm because it doesn't close until 2am. So when we walked in the place was pitch black and the vibe was really off. We had to pay $20 a person to enter which at first I was confused because I thought this place was games, bars, music, and vibes...not at all. So we were walking around and the crowd I'll just say wasn't the type I wanted to be around. Only one bar was open and the music was weird. So we decided to leave and when I asked the person who was taking the money what was going on tonight they said an event. Now, this event was not posted anywhere on their website or social media. So I would caution going at night or call beforehand because I don't think I would want to come back because it was nothing like it is portrayed online.

Solid concert venue in a convenient location in DC. Parking is available on surrounding streets if…read moreyou arrive early enough. You can also pay for a parking pass through their website but the lot only opens up an hour beforehand so be sure to plan your evening with that in mind. We ended up parking on the street for only $3 since we arrived early to grab dinner nearby. The entry line was super long and literally went around the block but it moved surprisingly fast. Staff was friendly and helpful at the door. The inside was dark when we arrived and it would've been nice to have some house lights so people could find their way around the venue a little easier. The AC was cranking and the temp was comfortable. Upstairs has standing room and some bleachers which provides a good view with less of a crowd. Their VIP area looks nice and I'd be interested in splurging next time for a seat and a better view. There's bars downstairs and upstairs and even some food concessions. Getting out of the venue from the balcony was a bit stressful with only one way out. It makes you imagine what would happen if you needed to get out in a rush... other than that, it's a good space.

I've seen so many shows at the 930 club over the years and it's such a great venue. It's small…read moreenough to feel intimate but still holds a surprising amount of people. The only problem is parking can be hard to find. There is a lot across the street, but it opens up an hour before the show. Honestly, it's usually just easiest to take Metro in and walk over. There are plenty of great restaurants nearby so it's easy to grab a bite before the show. The drinks are solid. It's mostly standing room but you can get a seat for accessibility reasons or if you pay for VIP.

I found this place by randomly zooming in on Google Maps! TikTok kept recommending all the popular…read morespots in D.C., but this turned out to be a true hidden gem. I loved exploring the different artifacts and seeing how they represent cultures from various time periods around the world. The exhibits are incredibly unique, diverse, and thoughtfully displayed. It may not look like much from the outside, but once you step in, you'll be surprised by how spacious it is. Definitely worth a visit! Your friendly neighborhood museum, with items you wouldn't expect to see. All the items are incredibly beautiful!

I purposely visited recently (winter season) because entrance to the gardens is free, otherwise…read moreit's $15. The gardens are interesting even in the cold months. The couple most closely associated with this Georgetown estate, Mildred and Robert Bliss, clearly loved and thought deeply about this parcel of land when they owned it (1920/30's). Their efforts to preserve and share the space with the public are to be commended. It must have been quite something in its heyday. There's a lot of research that's supported here, as well as other activities. The website explains all that. It's a low-key sightseeing spot; quiet, contemplative.