I had seen the show many years ago on the west coast and recently took my family to see it at…read moreNational Harbor. The show is entertaining from start to finish. All of the acts were great. There was a lot of fun audience engagement. It was worth every penny. It is a wonderful family event for young and old.

This was my first time seeing the UniverSoul Circus. There are concessions as soon as you walk in…read more The show is very entertaining from start to finish. Each act brought their own level of flare and had the audience captivated. Great show and also kid friendly.

So much fun!! We came here on a Saturday night and it was absolutely packed and had great energy…read more The musicians were so talented and knew almost every song that was requested that night. The food was good and drinks like beer and wine were reasonably priced for the area. Cocktails were more on the pricy side though. Would definitely recommend for a night out!

We planned a Girls' Weekend to Maryland specifically to go to Bobby McKey's. 2 of us are from New…read moreYork, 2 from South Carolina, ranging in ages from 20's-50's. We bought tickets in advance for the Friday, 6/12/26 show, and we had a blast. Our table was right in the middle, we had a great view of everything and couldn't get over how festive and energetic the vibe was. Had some apps, jello shots, beer towers and so much fun I can't believe it wasn't illegal! In fact, we had such a good time, we went back again on Saturday 6/13! The staff was great, the performers were amazing, in particular, Elisa ROCKED! We are already talking about making this an annual trip.

A very beautiful exhibit at the Gaylord hotel. ICE! at…read moreNational Harbor is impressive, well-organized, and exactly as cold as advertised. Parking around National Harbor is plentiful, though expect a bit of a hike through the hotel to reach the back corner where the Christmas Village and exhibit entrance are located. You can pay for parking at a small booth near the entrance, which keeps things straightforward. Before entering the exhibit itself, you pass through the Village area, which includes an ice slide attraction, Santa's workshop, and a retail shop. Entry requires a ticket--about $50 per person--so it's not cheap. Once inside, you follow a serpentine path with areas where you can touch real snow, plus a small display explaining how the exhibit was constructed. You're issued a blue overcoat before entering the main exhibit. Take it. Even with the coat, it's cold. Inside, it's about 7 degrees, and the rules are clear: do not touch the ice sculptures. This year's theme is The Polar Express, and the exhibit follows the story through several themed rooms that showcase the craftsmanship of the ice artisans. The detail is striking, and there are ice slides if you're brave enough. It's beautiful, very cold, and memorable--but your time inside is limited due to the cold temperature. When finished, you return the coat and exit back into the Village. Overall: very cool (pun intended), impressive, and worth seeing at least once. We also caught the Cirque: Spirit of Christmas show in the stunning atrium, and it was an absolute highlight of our visit! The production follows a sweet girl-dreaming theme with magical spirits guiding the story--perfect holiday vibes. The performers were phenomenal: from the ladder walker and high-wire artist to the incredible juggler (she stole the show for me--her skills and energy were out of this world!). Everything was packed into a surprisingly tight stage area, which made the precision and high-flying stunts even more impressive. It wasn't very crowded when we went, the show runs about 30-35 minutes (just right), and it felt well worth the ticket price. If you're at the Gaylord for ICE! or the holiday festivities, don't miss this--it's a dazzling, feel-good addition that left us smiling. Highly recommend!

Went on the very last day of the exhibition for the season. I'm glad I went but the overall…read moreexperience was underwhelming as far as festivities. The ICE sculptures were impressive as you see in the pictures, and very representative of the movie. You really needed to dress warm, the parks they supplied did not do much for added warmth and even with all my winter gear, I didn't find I wanted to spend a lot of time inside. Once we left, we figured go by the Christmas village etc. they advertised, but literally everything else was packed up. You just went into the exhibit and walked out and that was it. So, im sure similar ones will come along at Gaylord, I guess plan to go when there's more than the sculptures to see.

A+ A true sight to behold…read more The Ghost Town was fun, but the trail is beyond incredible you will not see anything like it. Go see this place! p.s. get some magnets in your gift shop

First things first. Markoff's is hands down the best haunted attraction I've ever been to. It is…read moreincredibly well done. I think I've been seven or eight times. However, I simply cannot give five stars at this time. Our group went to Markoff's on a Sunday night, which is clearly their slow night and least crowded night. But despite the fact that there were SIGNIFICANTLY less people than any other time we'd been in past years, we had to wait OVER TWO HOURS to be called for the trail. Then we had to wait approximately 20 more minutes to get to the trail entrance. We had anticipated being home from this adventure by 9pm, but now it is almost midnight and we are still en route. Unfortunately, multiple members of our group had to leave because they simply could not wait that long. Some folks had to bring their kids home and others had to relieve babysitters. We love you Markoff's, but really found this to be unacceptable.

Jonathon at Vintage View Cinema was proactive and timely in his services. We used a 33 foot screen…read moresetup and it was perfect for our event.

From the owner: Discover the thrill of mobile cinema like never before at Vintage View Cinemas…read more What We Offer: - Giant Inflatable Outdoor and Indoor Screens - High-Quality Audio and Projection - Delicious Concessions including Popcorn, Candy, Nachos, Nachos, etc. - Adult and Family-Friendly Atmospheres - Blockbuster Films & Classics - Vintage themed Preshows and Intermissions included with every package Special Features: - Themed Movie Nights - Date Night Packages - Kids' Movie Parties - Live Sports and Entertainment - Corporate Events - Concession Rentals - Rock Band Karaoke

"Quite The Experience!!" I Truly had a ball at the Muse Paintbar... For this being my first Paint &…read moreSip outing, I was honestly surprised at how much fun I had. The instructor "Jonathan" did an absolute classy job at making sure everyone was at ease and understood the task at hand without feeling pressured. The entire staff at the Muse on the National Harbor brought superb energy and a pleasant smile. I encourage everyone to get out on a nice beautiful day and put your artistic skills to work. And no matter what transpires once the paint brush hit the canvass... Always remember every artistic expression makes its own footprint in the world of creativity !!!

I love this Muse Paintbar location. They have great instructors, they sell wine and champagne. It's…read morea spacious venue with two large paint rooms to host two different paints sessions at a time. It's great for groups, a date or just a solo time to tend to your inner artist. There's a couple of parking lots nearby, and of course various places to dine nearby.

Hi, DONT DO IT!…read more First off: $15 parking only if you don't have a members account which is free if you sign up by phone or desk and they ask u many questions just to sign up! Good thing is: New members get a promo, you spin the wheel and land on a free slot play $10-$10,000! We used our $15 free slot play! Won $15 cash. Bad thing: We lost $20 on slots, wheel of fortune, and we lost $105 on dice games at the tables! Dude asked me to put my phone away but nice and calm! Anyways! We did like the views outside in the pond area. We did have a lil walk around and had fun. Dudes there were eyeing us and ppl were friendly once you were at a table for a while. Otherwise ppl were spending spending!

I was here a few weeks ago for the Derek Hough show…read more Parking was very easy to navigate and I never had any issues with long lines, getting in and out. I did get there early and park and use a ride share to get to Alexandria for dinner. Parking was free because I signed up for the membership that is free, and in my profile settings I listed my make and model with license plate. The emails sent before the event were packed with useful information to help you navigate your evening, and the time leading up to the event. The property is very clean, and well organized. All the staff I encountered were very helpful, polite and hard working. The casino area was busy here and there but not over whelming.

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.

Katsucon is for sure a great time waiting to happen!…read more This was my 2nd year going and just like the first, it was a real blast! If you are a cosplayer that's trying to get their foot in the door and make a name for themselves on the social media market, this a must go to convention! Reason being is the landscape and scenery has great locations for some amazing photoshoot spots both indoor and outdoor. Something to note is it can get a tad cramped at the con sometimes, but mostly just moving to different venues and not in it's entirety. For those note into the cosplay scene then never fear! Dealers room, game room and panels all hold up being intriguing places to pop up by. The only negative thing I can mention again is how cramped the con can be at times, so those with larger set cosplays or those with expensive cameras should watch their step.

Katsucon 2020 was overall a great experience with a variety of activities to experience. Some of…read morethe fun things you can do include shopping at the merchant's hall/artist alley, watching different types of shows (cosplay masquerade, street fashion show, AMV contests, etc) playing Japanese games in the video game room, attending different types of panels, and getting autographs from voice actors. The venue itself is great and there's an area with great lighting for cosplay photos. Katsucon seems to have more cosplayers than other cons because of the favorable lighting conditions and how the parking garages are fairly close by (less time suffering in the winter chill). I recommend downloading the Guidebook app as it's pretty convenient for organizing your schedule and provides maps of the convention center. Katsucon also implemented something new this year where they had pre-registrations available for "make your own plushie," a popular panel, and there was some space for walk-in waiting as well if you didn't pre-register. It was very convenient for us and it'd be great if they could further implement this system into other very popular panels. One major negative of Katsucon is how spotty the cell phone service is! There's no wifi to use for the convention and service is terrible almost everywhere, making it very difficult to text or call people. Another negative is that it can get very crowded, especially on Saturday. These cons should honestly take a leaf from Disneyworld's crowd control and have some staff on-site to help with directing traffic and organizing lines. However, Katsucon is nowhere near as terrible as Anime Expo (in California) is with their lines and crowds.

VIP was not worth it, ya they had food tastings but was limited, and done by 2pm, the food card…read moregiven was only good for $15 at any vendor taking them and all plates started at $30. Good experience with the vendors. Except certain "individuals" were catered to more than others. Maybe a good time with general admission but definitely VIP was NOT worth it.

Overpriced, long hot lines, minimal samples, no parking. People throwing up everywhere was the…read morehighlight.