Parking was easy! I wax pleasantly surprised. I have a Ford Expedition so I was super worried about…read moreparking here. But I parked at Mariner Parking. Prepaid before I got there. 26.00. Once you add your license plate information to the website as soon as you drive up to the garage, it must scan your license plate and recognize that you've already paid. Gate opened up immediately. I found a parking spot like almost immediately and wide enough for my expedition! When I left, and when I got to the gate, it opened immediately as well and I just took off. I will definitely do that again.

I tried to reach out to the garage and someone has yet to respond. Payment was $22 and they…read morespecifically tell you to pay before returning to your car. When we got the gate, the gate was already up, so we did not need to pay. I have reached out to the management to try and get my refund. Nothing so far. I will never be prepaying for parking here again. Ever.

I simply can't say enough positive things about this place. Its almost out of a hallmark movie…read more The energy, the old-timey statues, the ferris wheel, its such a beautiful place. The restaurants, the waterfront views, its really postcard worthy. Simply amazing destination. I can only imagine how busy this area gets in the summer.

I attended a conference at the Gaylord hotel earlier this year, and while I love DC, National…read moreHarbor was never on my radar until I found out our conference would be there. The conference itself was wonderful, but I was not a big fan of National Harbor. I didn't have a car, so I took the metro and bus to get to National Harbor. I walked around the area that afternoon, and it took less than two hours for me to see everything. This area is very commercial and planned, with little local flair or character. I see this mentioned in reviews from 2010-2011; well, it is still the case in 2026. The monument to our armed services was inspirational, and I found a wonderful Black-owned bookstore called Mahogany Books. But, most businesses were high-end chains. There's a pharmacy for basic needs, but most restaurants are expensive and no grocery stores are within walking distance. Thankfully, Potbelly is there for us plebes to grab a sandwich, and Mahogany Books serves delicious coffee drinks. I had plenty to do with the conference over the next three days, so it wasn't a boring trip. The bus service comes every 30 minutes or you can Uber/Lyft to a metro station like Alexandria and go into the city. On the second night of our conference, I ended up going into Alexandria with some friends, and we went to a local pizza restaurant. The next night, I visited a local Greek restaurant in Alexandria with other friends. If you're attending a conference here, do stay at a nearby hotel for convenience and also visit Mahogany Books. Otherwise, I would not spend much time at National Harbor.

On a positive note, the staff I've encountered when visiting this Post Office have always been…read morepleasant. Now, as for mail delivery, that's a different story. I am CONSTANTLY getting the wrong mail! There's a house behind me with the same house number and we get each other's mail all the time not to mention other neighbors too. My packages are often left on my neighbors' porches, wrong mail in my box... those are consistent problems. It just seems like there isn't as much care given to addresses as there should be.

This is absolutely the WORST postal location I've ever experienced - and LOOK AT ALL THE OTHER…read moreREVIEWS THAT SAY THE SAME THING! Hello Postmaster, when do you do something about this? When does someone take this seriously? So I called today to find out where my package is and they can't find it (a week and a half after it was to have been delivered). It has disappeared. I'm put on hold several times. The (very nice) lady comes back and forth with me saying they can't find it and maybe I'll have to file a claim. The manager is suddenly not available to come to the phone. Riiigggghhhht. Then, MIRACULOUSLY, 30 minutes into the phone call I hear someone say "I found it!" It's like they're a bunch of teenagers who can't clean their room or something! Good God! And THIS is just the latest in a long string of issues I've had with this location! POSTMASTER Quinton Jones, DO YOUR EFFING JOB AND FIX THIS MESS!

A Great Resource for ALL!…read more This library is simply, a gem. It often gets overlooked between the hustle and bustle of the congested, busy Oxon Hill Road traffic and slue of neighboring businesses. As an avid bookworm and lover of books, I've seen this library many times while on my commute riding home but today I was off and decided to stop by and venture in. Although not much to look at on the outside, I must say I was impressed with the interior of the library and its collection. Although the collection of books are small compared to other libraries around, they were still relevant and current. What makes this library special is that they have a huge collection of African-American history and literature..... actually, as I learned from the head librarian, it is one of the largest collections of African-American history books and literature in the Washington DC area. I spent some significant time and this section of the library and really enjoyed it. Lots of knowledge and artifacts for the avid readers and knowledge seekers. I also couldn't help but notice a community puzzle that was laid out on a table that was really cool! I even added a couple of the missing pieces myself and found it to be very cathartic--relaxing. In all, neighborhood libraries can be a bit of lost nostalgia, but I find these resources to be very important in today's digital world. It's great to step into a space and actually feel, read, engulf yourself into reading materials as oppose to glaring screens and tablets. I highly recommend stopping by this library and giving it your patronage. It is open to all, whether you are a DC or Maryland resident. The staff is truly knowledgeable and seemed very happy to help with my questions/requests. The facilities is fully Wi-Fi enabled and can service a great stop for quick teleworking. It's the historical reference for me about this library and the vast collection of African-American literature that makes this place a stand out. They will even go back to the old collections and pull something out for you. They even have a wide variety of events, programs, including educational programs and lectures. And if they don't have what you are looking for, they can order it from another library and have it brought in for you. Not to mention, your library card gives you full access to digital materials and a library service called Libby, which contains just about anything you would find both old and current in any bookstore for free. I definitely recommend a stop by to this library. I have something for all ages. Enjoy!

This is a great library. While I haven't explored the full library, it's a great size library. I…read morecome here with my 3 year old for Story time and he absolutely loves it! We have been to a few libraries for story time and Oxon Hill is hands down the best. They do a great job picking books that engage the kiddos. Plus the music/movement breaks are always on point. The staff is always friendly, engaging, and welcoming. I adore this library and highly recommend their story time for the little humans. Let me also add that they have a great Children's book section.

Currently the Branch Ave Metro is undergoing some repairs and renovations. Passengers are bussed to…read moreother metro stops via a coach bus that is either express or makes stops prior to arriving at Southern Avenue Metro Station. There is a lot of congestion for people leaving and entering since there are only a few entry points. People don't have their fare card out or find out when trying to enter/exit they have no funds on their card and have to get out of the way. The people who are supposed to clean the train do so haphazardly and do enough to look busy. Sadly, people are disrespectful and smoke marijuana on the train with no regard to kids, elders or nonsmokers. Keep your head on a swivel. When school is in session, the teenagers that ride the train are rude, can be aggressive and love to put their bags or feet in the seat when there are seniors or working folks who'd like to take a load off of their tired feet. Best advice is to keep the peace unless you have to speak up. Fare evading is real. Those who do it, do so blatantly. Security on the train is minimal and you shouldn't expect them to do much. Out of necessity, people ride the train and if other options were viable, they'd probably reconsider. However, it's a benefit to have a metro system as an alternative to driving and having to search for parking that has inflated prices.

Visiting from outside of the State. If you have a choice of stations, avoid this one. Used this…read morestation twice because there were no other buses available for the time. First time, the bus arrived late and that same ride there was a homeless guy on the bus yelling at everyone racist slurs. Second time, the bus stunk because some people started smoking on the bus. I guess bus drivers don't actually care about the bus laws because they could've just thrown these people off the bus. Instead I had miserable rides back to my hotel.

I would like to thank the Oxon Hill Fire departments (Arlington, Fairfax, Alexandria, Navel…read moreDistrict, Andrews?). I want to say thank you to all that helped put out the fire in the Oxon Hill Village Apartments on January 1, 2021@ around 830 pm. It is a good thing that you are taught at an early age to devise an escape plan in case of fire, things like feeling the door before opening, or what exit to use. That night I got out alive using those helpful life-saving steps. Within minutes I had to remember to stay calm, move swiftly but carefully. I was falling asleep in my recliner when a neighbor shouted fire get out! the command sounds simple, but it is a hard one when black smoke comes into your main escape route and your two other exits are covered in smoke and what I can only assume are pieces of my neighbor's upstairs apartment. I was falling asleep when I heard get out!, when I ran away from the black smoke at the front door I ran to my bedroom and I thank God to this day I had been procrastinating about taking my sleep medication. When I ran to my bedroom when I think back on it my bedroom looked foggy because of smoke, had I taken my medicine I never would have woken up! I am thankful every morning that I wake up! thankful? that none of my family were there. I can't even tell you how long it took to get out, but when I finally got out I got in my car, and when I was pulling out of my parking space the fire department came rolling in. It is my belief that because of The Oxon Hill Fire Departments' swift action and the Oxon Hill Village Maintenance team, the row of apartments did not blow up, it is my Firm belief life would have been lost rather than the displacement of Sixty-Five people. I took hours to put the fire out. I left our complex at about 12 am ? and those brave Men and Women were still working. When I called to get information to give to my insurance company the fire department. ent was much more helpful than the complex. My younger brother is a fireman, so I know the hours are long and have always known the job is dangerous, but how you are treated after the fire also matters. So I really want them to know that the departments of fire and ems are so appreciated. I am rather embarrassed that it has taken so long for this review, but not one day goes by that I don't think about that night. Until next Yelp, Vj