Old town definitely gives off small town vibes, with beautiful and historic buildings…read more During this time of year, I love all the holiday lights and decorations In the city. It's filled with small shops and beautiful cafes. I usually try to visit this area at least twice a week to enjoy walking around.

Be careful visiting Old Town Alexandria... you'll fall in love and never want to leave! We recently…read morestayed at Hotel Indigo, on the Old Town waterfront, and spent several days visiting (then revisiting... again and again lol!) all the shops and several restaurants along King and Union streets. The area is such a vibe. Can't even describe it. I truly can't wait to come back.

The Wharf in Washington, D.C., is a vibrant waterfront destination that seamlessly blends modernity…read morewith charm. With its lively atmosphere, it's perfect for a date night or a casual stroll along the scenic Potomac River. Visitors can indulge in an array of amazing restaurants, cozy hotels, and unique gift shops, along with delightful spots for sweets. Whether you're in the mood for brunch, sailing, or simply enjoying the euphoric experience of being by the water, there's something for everyone here. Plus, with venues like The Anthem hosting various concerts and a plethora of top bars, the Wharf is an ideal spot for an incredible outing.

Came here for a show at Union Stage during a staycation in DC…read more It was a short walk from our hotel (20min). The area has been gentrified from the former Wharf area I visited back in the day. There was an impressive amount of restaurants, hotels, and concert venues in the area. We entered Union Stage for our concert. The upstairs area had a bar area and a e had to descend downstairs to the concert hall venue. We grabbed a quick bite of snack options at the bar area and a drink: the snack was tasty, the drink ok, but overpriced, and the service good. The ambiance of concert venue was moody and dark, but in a good way, enough for you to enjoy the atmosphere while taking in the show. Note: the venue is standing room only, so make sure you were comfortable shoes. All in all, we enjoyed the concert and look forward to coming back and exploring more of the concert/food options here.

I visited a lot of law enforcement museums, and this is the best one I have ever been so far. This…read moreis not a free museum, but it worth the money you spent. They offers law enforcement and student discount tickets. Security and staff were very friendly. My favorite were the use of force demonstration and driving stimulator that visitors can experiences how police officers handle certain situations. There was an instructor, who had 30+ years experience coaching us throughout the experience. I enjoyed that a lot. I will come back again if I happened to be in town.

This is a low-key memorial that is dedicated to the brave men and women of law enforcement who have…read moremade the ultimate sacrifice. There is metered street parking within a reasonable walking distance. It is right across the street from the Law Enforcement Museum and the DC Court of Appeals. On the other side of the memorial, you will find the Building Museum. The memorial was designed by architect Davis Buckley and dedicated on October 15, 1991. It sits on three acres of federal park land. It has a water feature. However, it was dry during my visit. I looked like they were doing some maintenance on it. The Memorial also features two curving limestone walls along its perimeter, each over 300 feet long, with the names of more than 24,000 officers who died in the line of duty etched on them. The walls are a part of the memorial, along with a line of trees, called "pathways of remembrance". You will find a pathway on each side of the memorial, and each entrance is marked by a powerful statuary grouping of an adult lion protecting its cubs. The sculptures are the work of Raymond Kaskey. They symbolize the protective role of law enforcement officers and convey the strength, courage, and valor that are hallmarks of those who serve and protect. The people being honored date back to the first known death in 1786. The memorial is ever-changing. New names of fallen officers are added to it each spring, in conjunction with National Police Week. I did not see much seating at the memorial, but this place is not a park. It is meant to honor. It does have a peaceful effect, even with the Metro elevator right in the middle. This is not a destination spot, but it is definitely worth a visit if you are in the area.

While I don't know if my wife will ever trust me again, taking the step of doing a poly felt like…read morethe right thing. Brennan explained the process and made me feel less nervous about it. Darryl did his best to keep me at ease during testing but with my marriage at Stake that wasn't really going to happen even though I knew I wasn't going to lie. Ultimately I passed, and although it may not convince my wife to trust me it certainly isn't because of any failure by the staff here. Customer Service 5 star, Staff conduct before and after exam 5 star, they went above and beyond. I even asked them to email the results directly to my wife since I knew she would claim that I manipulated the document. If you have to take a Poly you may as well take one from someone who has been doing it for years and runs the Virginia School of Polygraph. Only thing I would do differently is I would have asked if they could write up a document dictating how polygraph isn't like the movies and cannot be manipulated. if I had asked that they send that with the results I'm sure they would have obliged.

False positive by the owner himself. Darryl DeBow was extremely unprofessional and didn't like my…read morecharacter and decided I'm not the kind of person that should work with a police department then tried to find a lie that wasn't there. Then tried to trick me into admitting to something I didn't do. Frustratedly, he finally dismissed me and said he'll look over the results more later. To get my test results I had to mail him $27 and he mailed me back a CD which arrived shattered (could have happened in the mail but I think it was intentional) and when I called to tell him he did not answer and will not return my calls. I don't know why an ex-police officer doing pre-employment polygraph testing for HIS PREVIOUS EMPLOYER is not immediately shut down as a conflict of interest. He's an interestin man to read about.

Stopped by here while traveling in DC since the crowds there can be overwhelming. It was a warm…read moreSaturday toward the end of March, but it was not crowded at all. We did a round of mini golf, which was nice. The course is mostly well maintained, though one of the holes near the end could use some work since it is a giant pit, with some cobblestone rocks acting as steps that lead down to the hole. It was a little difficult to maneuver, and I just ended up having to get one of my younger brothers to get my ball for me. Most of the holes were well down and the place had a nice grass and water feature aesthetic. Definitely something we wanted in the city. We then admired the obstacle course because it looked awesome. Climbing across surfboards dangling in the sky, bright colors. It looked awesome. We opted not to try it out this time though. We then went for a little walk on a trail. They aren't very well marked, the signs look like someone keeps knocking them down, and all of the trails sort of overlap and are visible from the others since it is literally just a little acre-ish area in the middle of the city. There was also an overflowing trash can that smelled awful, next to someone's abandoned lawn chair on the trail, but nothing a quick cleanup of the area can't fix. It is rather warm being down in a sort of gully, so I would love to see it again when all the trees are green, hopefully that would provide some nice shade. We then went to the playground and it was really nice and well-maintained, and I had to use the restroom which was IMMACULATE. This was by far the nicest playground bathroom I have ever been in, and nicer than most store and restaurant restrooms I have been in. There is also a waterpark that wasn't open yet for the season, and a large blue building that serves as the entrance to the water park, and I do wish that it had a large sign that said something to the effect of "Restrooms are in here, even when the waterpark isn't open" since we were trying to find a restroom for my 5 year old nephew after we had left the playground bathroom, and assumed that the swim building was closed, so we ran him across the parking lot to the obstacle course building assuming it would be in there, and were a little worried when we had to run him across the street when we learned it was in the blue swim building. Overall, this was a really lovely and completely unexpected outing in the middle of a crowded city. This will very likely be on our itinerary next time we have to kill time in DC.

I've always liked coming here. I come here for the batting cages, which are pretty good. I think…read morethere about 10 that throw different speeds. The fastest is either 60-65mph or 70-75; I don't think there's an 80-85 like a lot of places have. They have bats and helmets you can use. The helmets have a wire grillwork covering your face, and while I usually find this very distracting, for some reason I don't think it's so bad here. Of course, you're welcome to bring and use your own helmet and bat. You can get 3 tokens for $5, and each token gets you 14 pitches. In addition to the batting cage, they have an obstacle course that's like 3 stories tall that looks awesome. I haven't done it but it looks cool. They said it takes like 2 hours and it costs adults $50. There's also a pool here. Overall, it's a good place to have some fun.

A very nice walking trail that is very close to DC/Rosslyn. A bit of a walk to get there from the…read moreRosslyn Metro station, but definitely worth it. Wish that there were more walking routes with a better view of the water, but it was pleasant and easy to walk--not at all strenuous.

Thedore Roosevelt Island is filled with trails and it's a little dilapidated now. The fountains…read morearen't running and it's not in such good shape, which is a real shame. The trails are overgrown & there wasn't much to see or do here. The view of DC from the island was disappointing.

Good Morning All…read more I didn't get a chance to say Good Bye, since I was forced out without a chance to even get my head on straight when it happened. I wanted to let you all know that I truely enjoyed working with you and wanted you to know I miss most of you with all my heart. I have been with the military all my life being born into a Marine family and joining the Army after graduation at 18 from high school. I didn't have a real family, just the Army and I made up my mind that I was going to help soldiers so they didn't suffer like the Vietnam Veterans did, so I dedicated my self to helping soldiers after LTG Schultz asked me to work in HCM to get officer AGR packets done. All in all I enjoyed being there, but it took a LTC , CPT(P), MAJ and most of all CW3 and they all know who they are to make statements against me to destroy my time working with you. I wish all of you luck in your military careers and hope that you get to where you want to be without hurting someone to do it. Be careful of your jokes and remarks that are said, because the same person who laughs and jokes with you is the one who will destroy your careers. Ms. Anne

I am a contract employee working for NGB. While parking along George Mason Road can be a challenge,…read moreand Arlington has local zoning restrictions on building new parking structures, the Temple Army National Guard Readiness Center is a great place to work. There are ample ways to commute to the building, using public transportation, free shuttles, slug-lining, ride-sharing, Metro Connect buses, and van-share companies. I have never seen a single person, in uniform or out of uniform, treat contractors any different than they treat anyone else. Most contract personnel, well over 70 percent of us, are former military NCOs or officers. Contractors hold a wealth of institutional knowledge, and most of us have to have security clearances.

New little adventure for Desmond and I. I was on Yelp looking for a new dog park or trail for my…read moredog and I to explore not too far from home. Dora Kelley nature park was such a great find! There are several entrances. We entered off the Sanger Ave entrance next to the Nature Center. There's lots of informational signs along the trail, explaining all of the different things to be on the lookout for, including plants, flowers, birds, and other species you may encounter. There's a paved and unpaved trail that runs along a creek. I usually keep an AirPod in and listen to music or audiobook, but there were so many earthly sounds that made me want to walk in silence and take in everything nature was offering.

This is a lush, peaceful neighbourhood park. We parked on N Chambliss and headed south, and…read moreimmediately past the playground, a tree-lined paved trail opened up. The trails are mostly wide enough for 3 adults, and mostly flat with gentle slopes. The trail ran along a wide gorge creek, and we came across several families enjoying the outdoors. It's easy enough to navigate, and connects multiple nearby neighbourhoods. I appreciate this green space being maintained and freely available to the community.