Very well thought out and curated museum on the history of the US Army and its role in different…read moreperiods of US history. I appreciated the focus on personal service member stories and getting to learn more about individual soldiers. The theming of the main exhibit spaces around different conflicts was well done, creating a dynamic and interactive museum. It's a massive space with lots to learn so you can easily spend a whole day here, plus it's completely free! Both of my parents are Army veterans and it was great to be able to hear their stories as well when visiting the museum.

After arriving at the museum, where ample parking was available, we proceeded inside. We'd secured…read moreour free tickets online, though the museum didn't appear close to selling out. Following a smooth check-in with our digital tickets, we passed through security. Inside, the museum proved impressive, showcasing a rich history of the army's pivotal role in forming our nation and ensuring our present day safety. The exhibits were well organized, sectioned by distinct eras in American history, and the theater presentation was fantastic. For refreshments, a small cafe was on site. We thoroughly enjoyed the exceptionally clean and welcoming environment.

In April, Rob Orrison spent 6 hours taking me on an in depth tour of Manassas battlefield (1 and 2)…read moreand it was an experience I will not soon forget. He is a historian by profession and he brought the fields alive to me in terms of understanding the strategies behind the battles and how they progressed punctuated by seminal events at various locations on the fields. I highly recommend this tour agency.

This is a pretty small model railroad museum in what used to be an old train station along the W&OD…read moreTrail. *** Note: They are only open ONE Saturday per month from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Check their website to see when they will be open next and plan ahead to go for a visit. *** My two boys and I actually really like this place. The only reason I downgraded it to 3-stars was due to their very limited open hours, and it's a pretty small place. It'd be nice to be able to bring friends to visit, but there's only been once when we've had friends visiting coincide with the weekend they were open. However (comma) it's DEFINITELY worth a visit. If you're a local, then plan ahead and go check it out. Next to the building, they have a real red caboose you can climb through. Inside the building, you can watch the model trains running. There's a little trolley model train that the kids can operate and earn their own "engineer's license." You probably won't need more than an hour to visit, but it's a neat thing to get out of the house and see with your kids.

Sign up for the tour given by the park authority ($10 per adult) and you will get a fascinating…read moretour with access to buildings that are normally locked to the public. Our guide today was Morgan and she was extremely knowledgeable.

Located very close to the Dulles airport and the National Air Museum . There's free and easy…read moreparking.Entrance is also free.If you want to take a tour that does cost a fee . I came here without expectations and open to what I would see. The area is very walkable.There's a visitor center . It has information and artifacts from the property . It's also where tour tickets can be purchased .I was able to tour the grounds, including the recreated enslaved quarters. I was able to go inside of the enslaved quarters. Some of the buildings are undergoing renovations and can only be viewed from the outside. This includes the main house.The guide stood in the middle of the grassy area and talked about the main house. He also showed pictures of the inside. Yes, this area was part of the Underground Railroad , but not as a beacon of freedom. It is also on the national registry of historic places. Owned by north Virginia's first congressman and his family this was a working plantation. At one point it was also used by confederate soldiers. Give yourself at least 45 minutes for the grounds.

I came to visit this memorial museum because I have a friend that is a Marine that actually…read moresurvived the bombing in Beirut & was featured in the exhibit. This exhibit will take a day or two to get through if you want to really understand & get educated on how important our Marines are & continue to be as they protect WE the People & the Unite States of America.Very informative concerning wars that were fought & a Marines day to day life. The museum & the tour was VERY impressive. I'd go again, it was a pleasure seeing it & all the history.I would highly recommend anyone who is thinking of joining the Marines to take a trip to see this museum & some of the other monuments/memorials.

I have visited several times over my years of working for the Marine Corps. We have done team…read morebuilding here through docent tours, team lunches at Tun Tavern, and viewing Military promotions conducted here. Also having visited other Military museums, this one is particularly well done. There are very interactive parts, and I really enjoy being able to walk through the history from the beginning to the current day. Fun fact: the Marine Corps is the only Service who provides embassy security services around the globe. There is a lot to look at-big displays, virtual re-enactments to bring you further into the life of Marines in those dangerous situations. There are some brief movies worth watching too. On the first floor there is also a children's area which I will report back on when I finally visit with my kids. The restaurant onsite is really good-have had multiple items here over several lunches that hit the spot-the Reuben is my favorite! The museum is open 363 days a year and is free! Also free parking!

This is one of the best kept secrets in Loudoun County. This is a phenomenal place all the way at…read morethe end of Loudoun County Parkway and has numerous walking trails and activities for kids and adults. We hosted an annual picnic here and had a great time. This is highly recommended for morning nature walks and evening relaxation.

Way too expensive for something so poorly managed. Such a shame, it would be the perfect place to…read morebring kids, but at these prices no way.

Since my last review, I ended up purchasing a family membership to the Children's Science Center…read moreand it is the BEST purchasing decision I have made all year. It's close proximity means that I have a go-to spot to bring the kids on school breaks, rainy days, cold days, or whenever we simply have nothing to do. While there are a few standing exhibits, the staff does a really good job at changing things up (and keeping things topical) so each visit feels special. And the best part... SLIME. We've made slime conductors, spider slime, fluffy slime, snowflake slime, glow-in-the-dark slime .. basically alll the slime. The experiment lab always has a slime option and it is a highlight of every visit. My eldest daughter went from barely reading and needing help at the beginning of our membership to fully reading and creating experiments on her own. It is so much fun to see. For the littles, there is a small playroom with building blocks, magnatiles, books, and those large blue fort/construction material building materials. My two-year old loved spending time in this room but now that she is three she likes making her own hovercrafts and setting them sail in the wind tunnel. The staff is SO kind, SO helpful, and so passionate about what they do. I love how they offer volunteer/internship opportunities to teens and will also set up special traveling science labs to Title I schools. If you are a member you also get discounted or free visits to children's science museums all across the United States which has made this membership 100% worth it for our family. If you are looking for an experience gift to give a little one this year, I highly recommend the Children's Science Center!

Had a great time with my toddler today. She's not quite two so her admission was free and there's a…read more$2 discount for purchasing tickets in advance. I was worried there wouldn't be enough activity for her age but she had a blast playing with exhibits and blocks in the interactive room. She also made "play dough" as an experiment. The staff were all friendly and helpful, we will definitely be back.

We came to skate and it was so much fun! We didn't try any of the food. The rental service was…read morehelpful and amazing. The ambiance was definitely very festive and fun! Highly recommend.

The service is amazing but I do have one concern. My nine year old had her birthday there and she…read morehad a total of 11 presents. But when we left the rink she had a lousy total of three. The people who came to the party were wondering where their presents were and we checked 3x. Some hobo stole the rest of the presents. I do recommend this rink but be careful where you put your stuff or you'll end up like me! :(