As someone who has watched and rewatched each episode of the office, this experience was one of the…read morebest things to come to DC. My best friend and I are both die hard The Office fans, getting to bond together was a great experience, the staff working the event was really kind too - they took some pictures for us and really played along with the theme. Items from the actual filming set were on show and a bunch of interactive activities were present. The shop at the end had so many cool sweaters, bobble heads, journals and more. Sometimes I get worried experiences like these will turn out being a cheap/fast experience but this really was worth the money!

There's a lot here for an Office fanatic to love. There are tons of original props and character…read morecostumes to gawk at and read about. The recreated set of the office itself is mostly realistic, but clearly edited to fit the space it's in. The staff are all very helpful and offer to take photos of you at every turn. And there are some interactive stops where you can play games, too. But as you walk through, some stations feel like filler (like the passages with quotes or pictures on the walls). The gift shop is pretty incredible, you will have a hard time picking just one (or a few) things to buy. They've got a college sweatshirt that says BIG TUNA, plushies of Prison Mike, and keychains made to look like keys to the three rooms and Dwight's B&B. My friend and I went on a weeknight and it was pretty empty, so I recommend avoiding the weekend crowds!

I've seen a couple of bands here. It's surprisingly streamlined to go through the entrance process…read more The sound is incredible no matter where you're seated. I've been on the floor and I've been way up high. Quality doesn't get lost. Food and drinks are $$$. Typical of any venue of this type.

Majority of the staff are still nice and professional. Let me stress this the bag Policy is very…read morestrict however some of the CSC Event staff are stricter than others or lenient. It's 50/50 chance. I posted a picture of my purse thats allowed. If your bag is too big you'll have to pay $20 to use a locker... it's not always available, so dont risk it. Just wear a jacket with pockets etc. Eat before coming. Food options here are meh and expensive. My only complaint is the sound system. I've been here for a few concerts like Wu Tang and Romeo Santos and when they play the music loud it gets static.

Dear reader, It is…read moreonly fair that I report the National Arboretum remains one of the coolest places in DC. It is massive, gorgeous, and the kind of place that makes you feel like you have briefly escaped the city without actually going very far. There is so much space to walk, relax, and just be outside for a while, and it never really feels crowded. Every time you turn a corner there is something new to look at, which makes the whole place feel like a very peaceful little adventure. The bonsai museum is easily one of the crown jewels. It kind of blows my mind every time that there are so many bonsai there, and some of them are up to or over 400 years old, including the famous Yamaki Pine. It is one of those places that really makes you slow down and pay attention because the amount of care, history, and detail in everything is just incredible. A very quiet flex, if you will. I also love that the Arboretum is not just about plants, although those alone would be enough. We saw bald eagles, there are beavers on the grounds, and it always feels like some kind of wildlife cameo could happen at any moment. Between the trees and plants from all over the country and the world, the Capitol Columns, the bonsai, the gardens, and all the open space, there is so much to take in without it ever feeling overwhelming. Dogs are welcome too, which feels very civilized, though they cannot go into the bonsai museum. Overall, this place is just such a gem. Beautiful, relaxing, and full of little surprises. I will absolutely keep going back, and frankly, I think society should too.

According to their website, this is a collections-based research facility and public garden of the…read moreUS Dept of Agriculture. The Arboretum is home to the world's first museum dedicated to the art of bonsai, and that's where we started. These bonsai trees are between 30 to 100-200 years old. There is one that is 400! This section alone is impressive. We also walked over to the columns that were once a part of the State Capitol building. With 451 acres the collections are based on categories which is nice. You want to look at conifers all day? Go right ahead. Azaleas and magnolias? Knock yourself out. Pick your spot. Don't feel like you can see everything AND enjoy it in one day...because you can't. Pick 1-3 things and enjoy the day. Stop by the the visitor center for a map and events for the day. Today there were Ikebana classes. Do a restroom call with the gang there before you venture out. There are portables throughout if you need to go. Read the website for areas that are wheelchair accessible or you could drive through to assess your beginning and endpoints.

completely useless. Their website's credit card vendors don't work (click to pay with a major US…read morebank visa). Ticket selection for their special promotions (pups in the park) won't let you book tickets properly because their system doesn't handle the dog vs human ticket type correctly so you can't book 2 human tickets and 1 dog ticket. When you call them they don't answer (literally let it ring for over 2 minutes and they have no voicemail during regular M-F business hours). So in addition to sucking at baseball their office doesn't even make it easy for you to attend a special event that is the only reason to go watch them lose in the first place.

I have been part of a Nationals season ticket plan for the last eight years and their electronic…read moreticket management system is HORRIBLE. Each year the three of us on the ticket plan are asked to login to the two systems (yes, you must have two accounts - one on the Nats' website, the other on the MLB website). Each of us then need to update our profiles, accept all the caveats, and link the two accounts . . . it never works. So, the lead season ticket holder cannot distribute the tickets to the other two of us. Many calls to the Nats help line result in little help, but promises to look into the matter and call us back (no, they do neither). So, it is now nearly the All Star break and we have spent a ridiculous amount of time seeking customer service. If this was any other company's affiliate card system (e.g. CVS, Safeway, etc.) it would have failed and cost the company dearly, but the MLB is accustomed to being a monopoly with an antitrust exemption, which means they can have an inept, soviet-quality customer service program and digital ticket system and think that is just fine. Soooo tempted to just watch the game on TV, listen to it on the radio and get my live fix with the Bethesda Big Train.

NATIONALS PARK in Washington, D.C.! We were able to catch the LA Dodgers during cherry blossom…read moreseason! There were trees inside, which were in full bloom, and I even found a cherry blossom chair! We secured tickets on Easter Sunday, which turned out to be a rainy day, so game time was delayed a couple of hours. Ohtani hit a home run! Final score: 8-6 Dodgers. There were A LOT of Dodgers fans! Uncomplicated stadium. Simple to navigate. Friendly staff. Nats fans were fun. Overall, it was an stress-free visit and I felt safe...even while wearing a LA hat! :-) Easy walk from the Metro Station. We just ordered the basics: hot dog, nachos, and draft beer. Prices were reasonable and the food tasted pretty fresh. I was surprised because we had to grab it from the heat rack. I saw Marine One from our 300's Section, but it was probably in training and/or a decoy. Just across the street is the Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge, which you can also see from one of the stadium gates. But, I decided to walk over to take a closer look!

Nationals Park is not just a great MLB ballpark experience, but a great professional sports stadium…read moreexperience. Located along the Anacostia River in Navy Yard, it is one of the more functional and accessible MLB stadiums with ramps and elevators. Nationals Park is the first major professional stadiums in the country to earn LEED Silver Certified status by the U.S. Green Building Council, having incorporated sustainable design elements. The stadium is beautiful, however, doesn't have the historic charm that some of the other stadiums in the league have. There is obviously plenty seating and even better, open standing room to watch the game. You'll find customer-friendly stands serving traditional ballpark food, unattended and cashless grab and pay vendors, bars, and restaurants. Surrounding the ballpark is a plethora of sports bars, restaurants, and pre-game social venues. The team's merchandise store is adequate and staff, friendly. During the spring, you can find cherry trees in peak bloom in many of the standing room areas around the park, adding a beautiful backdrop and scenery to spring games. The park is highly accessible by many roads, connecting all quadrants of the city, Northern Virginia, and Prince George's County, MD. However, parking is limited and on game day and special events, the price to park taxes the wallet. I recommend using Metro which gets you close to the ballpark, including nearby Navy Yard - Ballpark Station which gets you the closest and within steps from the one of the entrances to the ballpark on Half Street. This Metro stop gets crowded because of its proximity to the ballpark. If you have time for a walk, consider exiting the station at New Jersey Avenue or to skip the madness entirely, consider riding to Southwest Waterfront Metro and walking over, crossing South Capitol Street.

I've been here a few times and it's always a fun experience outside of the normal bar and…read morerestaurant scene. It's in the Union Market area, and it's helpful that a parking garage is connected to the building. The race simulators are really fun, but a night out there can get pricy, especially with food. I'd go during happy hour (Mon-Fr, 3-6) and catch the food specials to get more bang for your buck.

Unique spot in the Union Market area with tasty F1 themed cocktails, good food )the Wagyu burger…read morewas tasty), and a great chance to do something different with friends or as a team building exercise. Staff set me up quickly and the steps were easy. 1. Create an account 2. Select a time for individual, head to head, or team racing. 3. Settle into your arcade seat and go! There are plenty of arcade seats that provide great views as you race and that move to simulate contact in the arcade game. At $27 for off-peak, I was able to do 3 different races which took nearly 30 minutes. At the end of each race, you get stats and earn points which can be used towards merchandise. You also have the chance to select the level at the beginning based on your experience and comfort level. The bar is glitzy with several large screen la turned to F1 or sports. It's worth a visit for the novelty of it and could be a great team a team activity.

Came to check out brunch here. Online, it shows a la carte options - when we walked in, we were…read moretold it was a Buffet Brunch only, $30 per person. We decided to stay and check it out, @1pm on a Sunday. Brunch is from 11a-4pm. There was only 1 other person for brunch, when we arrived. There was a DJ was that playing super loud music. Mostly rap music. The food was good. Fresh salad, fruit, meats etc. Unlimited mimosas was $25 per person. We could only order 1 flavor at a time, which there was about 8 flavors. They were good By 3pm, the place was more so filling up. What was crazy was at 4pm, the workers started breaking down the buffet-- quickly!! A group that had arrived @ 3 were caught off guard that brunch was ending. The workers did provide everyone with TAKE HOME Boxes, so we filled our boxes as fast as they were breaking it down lol Hookah guy arrived, think it was a total of $68. The hookah was good Gratuity is automatically included. Our waitress was GREAT! Only thing I didn't like, the place had her walking around in a tight leopard body suit, with her arms out, like this was the Playboy mansion. It was cold in there. I would come back for brunch - just know, there was not a mention of a Buffet brunch online

I came to Throw Social for Howard's Graduate and Professional mixer during Homecoming week. The…read morevenue is on the 2nd floor of the Axe Throwing venue, and it is spacious. I love the cabanas they have for lounging and eating/drinking. Since the event was catered, I can't speak on the service too much, but the spread of food was impressive and delicious.

Great size venue and the food was actually pretty good!! The tater tots and quesadilla were done…read morewell. The drinks were a little expensive but it's dc. I'd come here again

Was here this past weekend and watched JVB and Joshua Raw. The venue was great and staff here very…read morefriendly. I got my husband a tea and his brother and espresso shot and spent less than $5. For DC idk how that was even possible. Crowd is dependent on the show but I was upstairs cuz im an old lady and can't stand anymore.

I purposely visited recently (winter season) because entrance to the gardens is free, otherwise…read moreit's $15. The gardens are interesting even in the cold months. The couple most closely associated with this Georgetown estate, Mildred and Robert Bliss, clearly loved and thought deeply about this parcel of land when they owned it (1920/30's). Their efforts to preserve and share the space with the public are to be commended. It must have been quite something in its heyday. There's a lot of research that's supported here, as well as other activities. The website explains all that. It's a low-key sightseeing spot; quiet, contemplative.

Dumbarton Oaks is such a serene escape from the hustle and bustle of Georgetown. We enjoyed taking…read morephotos in the lovely gardens. I was disappointed that you can't go in the house, and the museum that is attached had nothing to do with the garden or the house.