Great climbing gym here in NOVA. The Sterling location has plenty of bouldering walls alongside…read morewith Top Rope/Lead and Auto-Belay. The Sterling location isn't as big as some of the other climbing gyms, but it is plenty for a climbing session. I will say, the one issue of this location is that since it's a little small, the bouldering section is a little cramped in spacing compared to their other location in Alexandria. Not a a big problem at all, but can be during peak hours. Their staff here are very nice and friendly as well. Always a good group of people being welcoming to new guests and members. The facility itself is also well kept and clean.

I tell myself that I come here because it's good for me. That it's far more fun than just going to…read morea regular boring gym to move around some heavy plates of metal or to set myself up like a rodent on a wheel and go absolutely nowhere really fast for an hour. I tell myself that making time and partnering up is better motivation and will ensure that I actually make the time to work on my fitness. Forget all that. I come for the eye candy. Plus, I lie to myself and imagine that if I keep up with climbing, I'll also have a ridiculously ripped, lean, toned body with a perfect V-shaped torso. No, don't burst my little dream bubble. Fair warning. Until you obtain a membership card (which took us roughly three weeks from signing up), you'll have to deal with the stench by the front desk. Our suspicious: the stack of rental climbing shoes that have been worn by countless people. Fortunately, I can now hold my breath or breathe through my mouth as I navigate past the worst of it. Once you're back into the main part of the gym, it's much easier to breathe. With plenty of bouldering, huge tall walls for belay climbing or top roping (which I still haven't experienced myself), and a couple of auto-belays, there has always been ample room to find a wall to climb. Plus, membership benefits include free yoga classes, a significant discount on climbing gear (which, believe me, I looked... it's never on sale anywhere), and a huge benefit on pricing for classes. The staff here seem well-informed and helpful, and it's always been easy enough to hunt someone down for questions about the gym, equipment, or suggestions on how to improve. After about a month, I can legitimately say that I'm pretty addicted. Whether it's on the climbing itself, or the view... well, jury's still out.

We hosted our daughter's birthday party here and had a fantastic experience. The instructors were…read moreincredibly helpful, patient, and great with kids of all ages. The climbing was fun for everyone, from the kids to the adults who joined in. A big bonus was the coffee shop downstairs--it provided a comfortable space for refreshments (outside food and drink permitted) and gave parents a place to relax, chat, and mingle while the kids climbed. Highly recommend for birthday parties or group events!

Had a chance to visit Vertical in Tyson's and was lucky to have the gym to myself early in the…read moremorning. Was excited to give this place a try since I've only been to Sportrock and Movement. The Facility: Nice and spacious building. Has a nice variety of walls for you to choose from (Cave, overhang and moon board). They also have a small little fitness area with dumbbells, barbells and some cardio equipment as well. The mats are are well cushioned too, to catch your falls and there are plenty of cubbies to store your gear and be put out the way. The Routes/Grades: Their routes are on the v-scale and were somewhat accurate to the grades from what I've seen. I saw a mix of grades that I did and didn't agree with, and I can see this being a little hard for some beginner climbers. But, my biggest problem with this gym is that the holds here are all old and dirty. For the most part, the whole gym was kind of dirty and didn't looked well kept. For some of the routes I was on, the holds didn't make it enjoyable as dirty holds left me slipping off my feet. They were quite dusty and full of rubber shavings and the whole gym didn't look well kept at all. The Staff: Staff here are very friendly! They were helpful with any questions I had and were respectful. Overall, a 3/5. Was quite disappointed with my experience here at Vertical. For the amount it cost for a day pass, I would look elsewhere like Movement or Sportrock.

I would give Native Barre a million stars if I could!…read more I am so grateful that I discovered Native Barre after moving to the area. I've had my fair share of barre studios. Bridget's technique is effective, powerful, and life changing. It doesn't compare to other studios. Do something good for your mind and body, and take a class to see for yourself.

Life changing classes at Native Barre in Middleburg and also now in Ashburn! The staff promotes…read moretotal mind/body wellness and the music is so fun. I have to do group exercise or I do nothing and I always look forward to the Native Barre classes. Can't get up to make the 6:30a but there are many other classes available to suit our busy schedules.

Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP) is their expertise! I discovered Surf Reston through a friend of mine…read more She had taken SUP with them and had said great things. My first experience with SUP was at the Georgetown marina. There was no lesson. I had gone with friends who had SUP'd but it was new to me. It was scary and the Potomac is a beast to paddle. When I read and saw the Facebook photos of the classes and events run by Surf Reston, I knew this place would take care of me. Sign up was easy, it's all done online. Before I signed up, I had a few questions. I texted them and received responses right away! Once we arrived we saw the staff working diligently to get all the boards and life jackets together. We got a very detailed land lesson(about 10-15 min) and then the rest of the time was on the water. Steve and Sabrina were awesome. They know their stuff. My main issue is getting from the knee position to the Stand Up position. They had a few helpful tricks and then I was standing! They take lots of photos and sent them to us the very same day. The location is one of the Reston Lakes. We were on Lake Newport. It was very calm and we had the lake to ourselves. Once on there water we were free to paddle on our own. Steve and Sabrina were always there if we needed anything. Everything from questions, to registration to event was perfect. They offer group discounts so ask about it. If you are curious about SUP, then this is the place to try it out!

I don't think they exist. Their website is awful, no one called me back after 2 messages, the GOS…read moreis very wrong to find them. Was looking forward to trying this place but I don't think they exist anymore.

This place is amazing. Definitely give yourself time to cool down after your first workout session…read more I was so obsessed. I stayed for an extra 4 to 3 hours working out in the sauna and my body felt so relaxed after I left and got home for the rest of the day.

I am SO EXCITED for this location to open! They just started presale and the girls at the presale…read moretent were so nice! This is the exact type of place that I'm looking for, there's no good hot yoga in the area and they have individual saunas that offer privacy but also all sorts of different workouts with virtual instructors and can be accessed 24/7 for members so makes it super convenient for me to do my favorite workout on my time. For a busy professional woman who doesn't have a lot of time to workout this place is exactly what I need! Can't wait!

We recently experienced the Herndon Community Center for an event called "Puzzle Palooza." The…read moreevent required pre-registration and payment - which we did. The event was on a Sunday afternoon - the event was held in one of the larger rooms in the Herndon Community Center. Nice space, clean restrooms! #HerdonCommunityCenter

great community center with lots of options for families and residents. would recommend especially…read moreif you are a TOH resident

It's a big climbing gym. Took my teenage son's to do some bouldering. Bit on the pricey side and…read moreparking is horrendous.

Tried this gym out for the first time and I loved it. They have super tall walls for lead and top…read moreroping with lots of routes to choose from. They have a decently sized bouldering area and also a spray wall upstairs. The gym and weightlifting area is big and has lots of weights as well. Their treadmills and bikes are also in a separate area by the front which was nice. The staff is super friendly and helpful for whatever you need. They also help with belay certification and lead certification if you need. Great climbing gym in the area!

Place was awesome! Plenty of blue bells to see and take pictures of. Trails were a little muddy but…read morenothing a washer can't handle! I enjoyed this hike with a meetup group. Until next one!

Beautiful lights! You won't regret it. They have two lanes open at a time. You can also purchase…read morethe 3D glasses. I highly recommend for a different experience with the lights. At the end you can pull over to park to get on rides and walk around and have hot cocoa. We drove out here to experience the different scenery and lights. Enjoyed every moment of it all.