For those fascinated by history, the Dr. Samuel A Mudd House Museum is a wonderful site to visit…read more After having read the well researched book "American Brutus" I was already fascinated by the motivation & details regarding the John Wilkes Booth assassination of Abraham Lincoln. But I had no idea that I was staying near the area where he fled for treatment of the broken leg he received when he jumped from the Presidential Box in Ford's Theater to the stage below. In Charles County, MD for wedding showers in La Plata & Port Tobacco, I was staying at a convenient Residence Inn in Waldorf. Imagine my delight when the Mother of the Bride suggested a tour of the nearby Mudd House. The historical events I had read about were all around me. The docent we had at the Mudd House was extremely knowledgeable & interesting. She pointed out that some of the furnishings were original to the house, including the sofa on which John Wilkes Booth lay injured. Her knowledge, beginnings with Booth's history as an actor in Baltimore, validated the research in the fascinating book I read. Although Mudd had been seen in Washington with 3 of Booth's conspirators, no connection to the plot was ever found. Booth had fled Dr, Mudd's house the following day into Virginia. Nonetheless Dr Mudd was found guilty of conspiracy & imprisoned, finally being pardoned by President Andrew Johnson. He died in 1883 & is buried at St. Mary's Church in Charles County, There are many Mudd descendants remaining in the area. Some I met at the wedding festivities. The Mudd house is easily reached via either Alexandria, VA or DC by crossing the Potomac to the National Harbor then on to Waldorf. My path to Charles County has always been taking the backroads from Coastal Virginia, passing many historic buildings & landmarks as a bonus. The Dr. Samuel A Mudd House is open for tours from spring through fall on Wednesdays & Saturdays 11am - 4pm & Sundays from noon - 4pm. The last tour begins at 3:30pm. As an epilogue, one afternoon I was driving home from an event in rural Virginia between Hampton Roads & Northern Virginia. Not familiar with the area, I was enjoying the exploration. On a stretch of road that was heavily treed I spotted a historical marker ahead. I always brake for historical markers. It was the location of the capture, shooting & death of Booth. The Garrett Farm & Tobacco barn where he was hiding has been long lost to time. All that remains is the historical marker. All serious historians should visit the Mudd House. It's a rare piece of the past that still remains intact.

Great tour, pretty reasonably priced, and the tour guide was dressed nicely with a bow tie and was…read morevery knowledgeable on Dr Mudd. It was really round the clock touring, as when we arrived, they had us join the end of a concluding tour, then at the end of our tour, a group joined us, and I was impressed that they had a good amount of people interested in seeing the site John Wilkes Booth set his injuries then continue to flee after Lincoln's assissination. The guide wasn't a Mudd apologist but did provide information what is was guilty and not guilty on with details of his prison stint and his barely escaping the death penalty. It's an interesting historical note in such an important US event for this small-town doctor to be so impactful that we still want to learn and see a primary location. The house is still pretty intact with possessions from the Mudd family and rooms to view upstairs and downstairs. The gift shop is small but has some good souvenirs. It is down a two lane road in some farm lands, but it's worth the drive. There are a couple of other buildings on the site, but the whole thing should only take 1-2 hours. The hours/seasons are a bit limited, so I recommend calling first to double check, and then it's a very enjoyable tour.

This local history museum is a hidden treasure. If you are planning a day or a weekend in the Twin…read moreBeaches area (Chesapeake Beach and North Beach, MD), I highly recommend a stop here. The first floor contains exhibits and artifacts about the geology and formation of the Chesapeake Bay and the fossil beds along the Calvert shores. There are drawers of fossils to fascinate the kids. The first floor also contains fascinating exhibits and artifacts from the heyday of this area, when the boardwalk was a mile long, and the attractions included an amusement park, dance halls, salt water pools, and other forms of amusements. They have original artifacts like a Bingo pinball machine. The second floor has exhibits about the War of 1812, Scouting and Camp Roosevelt, and a fascinating "cottage exhibit" with antiques and period items from local shore cottages. So if you are planning a visit, plan to spend an hour here to get oriented to the time when droves of people headed to these little shore towns to enjoy the beach.

This museum is truly a gem! Two floors of exhibits, staff is super-nice, all artifacts well…read moredocumented, and if you're lucky...you'll get a guided tour!

I've seen Kem multiple times, but his Valentine's Day show at MGM was hands down the BEST one yet…read more And honestly? I had zero plans to go. My date was in town for the Hallmark holiday, and we figured we'd just keep it low-key... until we lost money at the poker tables and made a very last-minute decision (literally five minutes before showtime) to grab tickets. Best decision ever. From the first note, the energy was unreal. Leela James brought the house down and Kem sounded incredible. We had an absolute ball in our sweats and tennis shoes. At one point it felt less like a concert and more like the world's best karaoke night because we were singing our hearts out the entire time. One thing I love about MGM is that there truly are no bad seats. Even with last-minute tickets, the view and sound were fantastic. Unexpected, spontaneous, comfy, and unforgettable. The perfect Valentine's night after all.

Attended the Deon Cole performance here and this site is capable of hosting large crowds. Pay…read moreattention to the seating so that your selection aligns with your viewing preferences. There are large display screens to the left and right of the stage. It helps see the artist but I found myself watching the screen more than the stage. One thing that continues to irk me is when people show up late and try to scoot past you to get to their seat. Depending on the build of the person, half of the row may end up standing up to allow them passage. While this can't be helped as things do happen that may contribute to tardiness, the distance from the seat in front of you and on each side is rather close. If you need to stretch periodically, you'll get that chance when someone has to go to the bathroom or returns spilling their drinks as they try to scoot by you. I had no issues bringing my purse in. Some venues do have size restrictions on handbags for security reasons. Entering was easy, the ushers worked well together to prevent bottlenecks for those trying to find their seats. Announcements are made for no heckling, phone use for photos or videos. Violations can result in warnings and/or removal. Upon conclusion of the performance, it wasn't terrible exiting. Things were orderly and the artists do have an area for autographs, photos and selling of memorabilia. Located within the MGM at National Harbor, parking was fee and there are a host of restaurants to choose from if you want to dine before or after the show. Definitely enjoyed myself and look forward to returning for other entertainment options.

Absolute garbage…read more 90% of it is A.I. pictures and footage. The rest is stuff like "they had teacups back then. Here is a teacup that resembles the teacup that might have been on the ship." Literally just ask Grok or Claude or whatever to tell you what the Titanic was like. That's what the people who run this "exhibition" did.

I love love loveddd my early morning solo date here!…read more This location was so perfect - with a parking garage next to the entrance, this place is great to get to and from with no problem. Stepping inside and getting your tickets digitally checked was easy, and the director gave you the option of using their provided headsets or using your own phone and downloading the audio. I myself, wanted to use my own headphones/device at first (covid tingz) - but quickly realized, the audio ran about an hour and a half, and I needed my battery this day. But yes - this exhibition was so fun. So informative. You really feel as if you are back on the boat when you see, AND FEEL the artifacts. Solo date, group, etc., this place is great to go to!

Came here for a homeschooling field trip. It was exciting and nice to see the cowboys and cowgirls…read moreshow off their tricks and abilities on riding and bucking in horses and bulls. It was a site to see. The facility was clean and all the staff and security was pleasant to be around

I came to the Show Place Arena for the first time to attend the Bill Pickett Rodeo. I was impressed…read moreby how smooth everything ran from the parking attendants keeping traffic moving and getting people parked, to how efficient security and ticket enforcement got everyone into the building. The actual arena isn't necessarily small, but it's not huge either, so it still feels lively but intimate at the same time. One of the benefits of the size is that there really isn't a bad seat in the house, but if you have a preference you'll need to arrive early because seats fill up quick.

Coming to this theatre was so nostalgic. I hadn't been here in over a decade, and it was nice to…read moresee the updates. I went to see Evil Dead Burn and not only enjoyed the movie, but the staff, and the overall upkeep of the establishment. Overpriced like majority of other places, but this is a place to go for a good matinee! I wouldn't mind going again for $10.

My son and I came here to see Toy Story 5, and we had a great experience. The young man who helped…read moreus purchase our tickets was incredibly kind, patient, and welcoming. He even assisted us with signing up for an AMC membership, which was very convenient for us. The theater itself was clean and well-maintained. The concession area was neat and organized, and ordering our popcorn and drinks from the kiosk was quick and easy. The theater and seating area were also clean and comfortable, which made for an enjoyable movie experience. Overall, we had a pleasant visit, and I would definitely come back again.

Decent movie theater, but we stopped going. Both the Men's and Women's restrooms are NASTY!!!…read more They were bad prior to the COVID-19 shutdown, but bearable. We went once after things opened up--YUCK!! St. Charles is convenient, but we will be going elsewhere.

Not the best theater but atleast it has the recliner seats for not outrageous prices. The AMC in…read moreLargo doesn't have recliners in theaters that only play movies in digital format, this is why I will continue to go to the one in Waldorf.

Visited on 5/23/26 after our outdoor birthday plans for my 10yr old got rained out…read more We were so fortunate to have this place located less than 20 minutes from home AND running a 20% off sale for Memorial Day. You have to pre book time slots which are in blocks of 20mins for up to 8 people. We booked the Junior race which is 20-25 laps for 7-12yr olds. This was ideal for me because the kids were first time racers and racing amongst friends which was highly preferred for safety reasons. Not to mention our original plan was go karting but outdoors so this was the perfect pivot in order to still have an activity for my baby boy. For 8 riders I spent around $140 and I considered that a win as their birthday packages were out of my budget. After booking online they send you a waiver, I highly suggest filling this out before you get there to cut down on time. Before racing the kids were given helmets, watched a safety video and then they were off. They all thoroughly enjoyed their ride and I loved that they got to get their feet wet in an environment that was curated and safe. They're offering summer classes that are focused on stem skill sets as it relates to cars which is really cool. Im not sure how much it cost but will fill out an interest form to see if it's feasible. They also offer passes which and prices can be found on their website. Their customer service is stellar! It's requested that you arrive 15mins before your race time and we were running behind trying to wrangle all the kids and make sure we all showed up at the same time. I called and asked to push our time from 12:30 to 12:50, the young lady I spoke to on the phone was so courteous and switched our time no problem. Then I had the nerve to still run behind for our 12:50 slot and called again to ensure we could still race and to avoid having parents drive up there if we couldn't. Kimberly still accepted us, no problem and was so gracious and patient with us when we arrived. I cannot say enough about how accommodating and kind she was in getting us situated once we got in. Obviously this is not an invitation to play with their policies haha but more to highlight how willing they were to work with me despite accommodating me already. I would definitely bring my babes and friends back to ride again. Thanks you guys !

My son had an exquisite experience driving his own real‑life version of Mario Kart. He was super…read moreexcited speeding through the sharp curves of the track and handled them effortlessly. After the race, we enjoyed a fun round of air hockey, followed by a few skill‑testing arcade machines especially the claw machine, which he was determined to master. He's already excited to return.