Okay, so I admit that I only got Mystics season tickets because I wanted a Caps playoff ticket…read more And, no, they don't dunk. But, if you want to go to a sporting event at the Verizon Center, see players' faces, not pay $80, AND only stand in line for 5 mins for softserve, go to a Mystics game. More pros: - The halftime entertainment is a total hodgepodge of craziness (the baton twirler, the trampoliine acrobats, I salute you!) - The Washington Mystics support a billion local charities - A player always comes out and thanks the fans after the game. Can the Caps say that? - Odds are good that you get featured on the jumbotron or win a prize pack. - Oh, did I mention that we're one of the premiere teams in the WNBA? A few drawbacks: - Because ticket prices are low, many families bring their sullen-faced teenagers for some wholesome entertainment - No kiss-cam

I support Women's Sports and the WNBA. The teams fortunes have improved under Mike Thiboux 's…read morecoaching, with playoff appearances for the last two years, this year they have to get past the first round. Still better than Trudi Lacey's two year regime who ran the Charlotte Sting out of business and I was worried she was going to do the same here. The reason they don't have a kiss cam is there are some families who attended along with the Gay community, and its tight line between the two. The team does have a "pride' night as one of the WNBA's initiatives. One nice thing it they have a table at the University of Maryland Women's hoop games. I wish the rest of the league could do this, maybe make it "Be a women's basketball fan for all seasons" post season initiative.

Representing 2nd quarter 2019 in scrapbook series is Nationals Park. I've been to Nationals Park…read moremultiple times over the past decade. My very 1st game was on Memorial Day 2013, which was a Beltway series against the O's. At the time, I was living in Alexandria; so I was geographically closer to DC than Baltimore. So naturally, I was rooting for the Nats. My friend who was a Phillies fan was rooting for the O's. In 2021, O's became my #1 team, and Nats moved from 2nd favorite to least favorite. Nats gained a bit back, maybe now 4th or 5th least favorite team. In spite of not liking the Nats now, it's still a solid ballpark. At some point, I'll give a 5-star review to Camden Yard in Baltimore. I like Nats Park better than Wrigley Field (Chicago Cubs)...see my 3-star of them from October 2025. Rate Field (Chicago White Sox) I gave 4-stars that same day in October. I think Nats Park is even a bit superior to Rate Field. The thing that is a winning factor for Nats Park is some good city views of US Capitol & various other buildings particularly in the nosebleed seats. The ballpark is spacious. You come in a grand entrance. Their mascot is Screech, an oversized bald eagle. But even more well known are the oversized Presidents. I've said hello to Lincoln (my favorite President) as well as Washington, Jefferson, & Teddy Roosevelt greeting fans. By far, Teddy is the most popular people root for when they race around the ballpark in the 4th inning. I'd be happy for Teddy as that's what the majority want, but I don't have a strong opinion. Regardless of who wins, it's entertaining to watch. In September 2015, I took pics of US Presidents in race greeting fans in the front. For a few years, they were honoring William Howard Taft, who was the 1st President to throw out a ceremonial pitch. It was in April 1910 in DC, the Washington Senators vs. Philadelphia Athletics. I'm pictured with Calvin Coolidge who they used for some of 2015 season in the race. Eating options are plentiful, but of course overpriced, but some good unique variety. In August 2024, I had Arepa, which was great. Fun fact: The last FIVE games I was rooting for the other teams (Rangers, White Sox, O's, Reds, & Brewers all lost when I saw them), and Nats won. My intention is good luck to the other team, but just my luck Nats win every time. Maybe I should go when Dodgers or Yankees visit; that's when I'd want to give Nats some luck! In July 2023, I was rooting for Texas Rangers. I had the starting pitcher in my Fantasy baseball league. My friend was running a bit behind. I waited by Metro for him, and I was checking on my phone Rangers didn't score in 1st inning. Then, it was Nats turn at bat, and all of sudden I heard loud cheering, it was a 3-run homer, then a 1-run homer. 4-0. My pitcher got lit up with 36 ERA in the 1st inning. I was annoyed with a rain delay that occurred. Almost the entire DC area wasn't experiencing rain but an isolated thunderstorm blew through Alexandria & Reagan National Airport and came right over Nats Park. The rain lasted maybe 15 minutes, but the game was delayed 1.5 hours, which I thought was ridiculous. I thought it might've been a ploy to get people to buy more drinks or food. But I wasn't going to do that. So instead of eating dinner after the game perhaps 6:30 or 7, it was after 8 PM. In September 2023, I had extra leave time for work I needed to use by end of month. I went to a Wednesday day game against White Sox. It was high scoring game for Nats 13 runs, and slightly below the median with only 3 for the White Sox. In May 2024, I was decked out in my O's shirt & hat for the Beltway series. Of course, my O's were bums...their final # of runs was a big fat O, while Nats got 3 or a sideways curly W for them. Then, Nats beat Cincinnati Reds when I was there in July 2024. Carly Rae Jepson performed that night, which was cool. Finally, in August 2024, I was rooting for my Milwaukee Brewers. But of course, they had to be total bums until 8th inning, where they caught up to only lose by 1 run. Conclusions: Nats Park is good solid ballpark. It's not the most architecturally appealing on the design like more the classic Camden Yard style, but it still does the job for good spectating.

Decent stadium, walked right in and was able to take photos with the four presidents (and the Geico…read moreguy), but couldn't find Screech! Spacious main team store; would love to see more Montana West and BaubleBar offerings. Friendly and helpful employees, decent variety of food ( crab cakes, crepes, Filipino/ Hawaiian, bbq, Mexican, Korean). Appreciate the military respect and historical information for the President's race. Dedicated fan base, spacious and clean bathrooms, good scoreboard. Relatively small and non memorable kids area, especially compared to other ball parks ( climbing wall/ hot dog launcher in Philly, Pirates theme in Pittsburgh, etc) Want more of Screech though!!! The Nats won too!!

Came here Friday night for the final regular season home game for the Washington Mystics before…read moreplayoffs begin on Sunday (first time the 'Stics are in the playoffs since 2023!). Usually the Mystics play at CareFirst Arena but to accommodate a larger crowd they were at Cap. There's a lot of construction work going on right now so the arena's entrances are pretty limited which can be off-putting. But follow the crowd and ask the staff for help! The food was also great. We sat in the Logebox and had a nice spread of cookies, chicken tenders, hot dogs, popcorn, and beverages at our disposal. What I enjoy about Capital Ome Arena as well is aside from the fact there isn't one bad seat in the arena, you can use your Capital One card for a discount on concessions and the team store. You can also Nice arena, and cannot wait to return for a Wizards and Caps game.

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.

What a great historical place! Impressive collection of George Washington's items. Our tour guide…read morewas wonderful, informative and responsive, and with a sense of humor! Enjoyed our visit and learning about the roots of the Mason's society very much! Highly recommend when in the area!

I am not super into history but my fiancé is, so I brought him here for Valentines Day. They have…read moreguided tours for $20 and it was an interesting time, with a few secrets and cryptic things sprinkled in. Our tour guide was knowledgeable and funny, making it keep my interest for the hour. There are many floors with a nice observation deck at the top to see Alexandria and Maryland across the river.

I went to Laurel Park for my very first time on Saturday. We bet on a couple horse races, had a few…read moredrinks and some food. The bars/restaurants inside were so much nicer than I expected. All of the staff was super friendly including the gentleman in the red suit who was going around handing out info on how to bet. As a newcomer to horse racing, I definitely appreciated it as I have a lot to learn. My first experience here was wonderful and I definitely plan on returning. I feel that it would be a great activity for a group of friends.

I went to Laurel Park for the Rose' on the Railway event and had a nice afternoon overall. It was…read morethe perfect excuse to get dressed up, take a few photos, and enjoy the atmosphere. I purchased the VIP experience, but if I'm being honest, it didn't feel very VIP. The perks were pretty limited: just a couple of extra drink tickets (which didn't do much for me since I don't drink) and individual charcuterie boards. I was expecting something that felt a little more elevated and exclusive for the price. One thing that did stand out was the facility itself. The restrooms were surprisingly spacious, clean, and beautifully decorated, definitely nicer than I expected for a racetrack venue. The event itself was enjoyable, and I'm glad I experienced it at least once. That said, it wasn't the kind of event that left a lasting impression. Nothing was wrong with it. It just didn't feel memorable enough to make me want to come back. It was boring, tbh... Ratings: - Event: (2/5) - VIP Experience: (2/5) - Atmosphere: (4/5) - Value: (2/5) Overall Rating: (2/5)

Since I was little , historic downtown Annapolis was a place where we would come for seafood and a…read morewalks along the brick streets. There is so much history here from the kunta kinte - Alex Haley memorial to the U.S. Naval Academy to the state house and tons of little hidden gems , it's definitely worth a day outing. Parking is pay to park and starts at $4.50 for an hour but you can add as you like using your phone. Plenty of restaurants, ice cream shops and retail stores but if you have little ones in strollers, the sidewalks are brick lined and narrow fyi. If you are looking to book a boat ride , there are tons of options as well. If you've never been, what are you waiting for and don't forget to try Maryland crab cakes !!!!

I love Historic Annapolis! From the brick road, to the Kunta Kinte statue, to the water, cool ocean…read morebreeze, restaurants and festive vibes. Annapolis does it for me every-time!

The DC Cherry Blossom Bus Tour with Tidal Basin Guided Walk…read more I've been a resident of the DMV for 15 years and welcome the opportunity to show the highlights of D.C. when members of my family come for a visit. My sister Mary lives in Delaware and had long wanted to experience the color and drama of the Cherry Blossom Festival. These visits can be frustrating - we never really know when the blossoms will be in full bloom, and how long they'll be pretty and photogenic. This year (2026) was no different. The DC Cherry Blossom Tour, hosted by USA Guided Tours, was our go-to provider for this outing. After I ordered our tickets for a mid-week 10 a.m. four-hour tour, I received a prompt acknowledgement from TripAdvisor that the reservations were ready. I made the reservation just a few days earlier, so it was great to see the email that acknowledged our tickets and told us where to go to join the tour. The logistics involved in getting to the correct bus were easy: my sister and I showed up at the Navy Memorial, across the street from the National Archives (which is on the Yellow line Metro). A tour representative was already there and did a great job of getting us into the proper queue for our tour (USA Tours had four different tours departing that morning). The tickets were scanned and we were on our way, right on time. Highlights of the tour included walking through the cherry trees with abundant blossoms, photographers everywhere, and really pretty expressions of an early summer day in the District. We could see across the tidal basin to the impressive carved statue of Martin Luther King, Jr., which we headed to after spending the first walking excursion in the tidal basin and then the FDR Memorial. Our guide did an outstanding job of providing backstories and context to the places we visited, including the Lincoln Memorial, the World War II Memorial, and the Vietnam War Memoria. We had ample opportunities to stretch our legs, take free bottles of water, and use restroom facilities (as the bus did not have one on board). Both driver and guide handled their responsibilities very well, and we all had an excellent opportunity to see the blossoms. And, just as our guide had predicted, a severe thunderstorm rolled through the tidal basin later that day and wiped out 100 percent of the blossoms we enjoyed earlier that day. Luck of the draw!

It was pretty nice, fun and delightful. The costumes, foods,…read moremusics, colors, products, people, parade... all was really enjoyable! I can't wait for the next year! There is a band consist of Japanese Embassy stuff. They were good! I tried, kimono, hat,... There is a chopstick, origami, fan, anime characters, bowls,...all was from traditional Japan culture... Next year I will get ready with traditional Japan costume and make up!

Arena stage is a performance arts center that offers many plays, musicals and shows during each…read moreperformance season. They have 3 theatres within the venue. There is also a bar to order drinks before the show and during intermission. Tonight we saw the CrazySexyCool TLC musical and it was phenomenal! The show was a biopic of TLCs journey as a musical performance group, the ups, downs, challenges and losses. I really learned a lot about the group as I listened to them growing up without knowing much about their personal history and life details. The main actors for T-Boz, Left Eye and Chilli were spectacular. Their voices were incredible and evoked a lot of emotions. The show highlighted many of TLCs music as expected and the show exceeded my expectations. Highly recommended!

Fruits of our Labor by Step Afrika at arena stage is a Must See! It starts off with an intriguing…read moresetting that brings the crowd to participate. They make music with every aspect of their body. A powerful story was told with a range of mix media - tap, music, sermon, voice, clap, and beats. There were no bad seats. The theatre is perfectly set up to watch it from multiple angles. This show had me moving in my seat. Arena stage's venue was very nice.