Such a cute, well thought out and CLEAN play space for my littles. We came here on a Friday night…read moreand loved all the high quality imaginative toys and play space. Will be back!

What a cute play space for kids. My older kids (11 and up) played well here as well so it is a…read morespace that is versatile for all ages. The play space is in the back and the party area is in the front. My kids loved setting up a "sandwich" store and playing pretend selling and running a shop.

Summary: while Doodlehatch is definitely not short of character, there are some key points that…read moremake it hard to love. A question I had prior to visiting Doodlehatch was "what is it?" The best answer I can think of is that it's an interactive art museum. There are tons of random sections throughout: a space area, a unicorn area, a tea party area, a giant bed, etc. Most are designed to be "interactive," but I don't know how much care + maintenance is going on. Parts of the exhibit don't feel sturdy and a lot of it doesn't feel clean. There are a lot of areas that have fabric that retain moisture/dirt like the giant bed (plush), bean bag chairs, and hammocks. Coming off a fresh pandemic, it didn't give the best feeling to "interact" with something like that. Conclusion: I think the concept is cute and the art is unique. The exhibit itself makes for a cute little outing. I'm just a bit more wishful as far as care/maintenance goes. I wouldn't describe myself as a germaphobe, but even so I didn't feel great about it.

Overall: Okay place to spend an hour or two with young kids, but it is very dirty and most exhibits…read morefeel like safety hazards and are close to breaking. They have multi-stall gendered restrooms. We went right when they opened on a Saturday morning and had the place pretty much to ourselves. We used a Groupon deal. My son just turned 3. His favorite exhibits were the mail station, the space station, and the room with the ukuleles and guitars. The mail station was really cute. It had instructions to write a letter to your younger self and you could put it in the mail box and organize the mail by year you wanted to send it back to. It really didn't look like this place had a cleaning regimen. I can't imagine who thought it was a good idea to put that many (very used) plush toys in a place where this many children visit. You sign a waiver saying you're liable for anything your kid breaks, but so much of this place is about to break and I'd be worried about my kid being hurt as much as I'd be worried about parts of these installments breaking.

this is legitimately the best childrens museum we have ever been to. the giant climbing thing up to…read morea third level slide is so cool! my daughter was too nervous to do it and I was shocked. hopefully we can go back and shell try next time. the staff was very nice. the room where there was an area to make tents was our favorite. I don't know if it is temporary, but the Egypt part was cool and scared my kids. so, be a little wary going in there depending on your kids age and readiness. this was so fun!

Like every children's museum it's basically a giant play area with a few semi educational things…read morefor adults. That being said it is gigantic, and you can practically spend the entire day there with a little kid. Their slides looked so fun. My son loved the water area. And the Lego section was also inviting.

We came here for a birthday party and it was duck pin bowling. This is one of the few duck pin…read morebowling options around so it's a lot of fun. The service could have been better. They felt very understaffed. It seemed like one woman was running the food, the shoe rental and the cash register.

Representing 2023 for the letter is A is for AMF Southwest Lanes. I visited one time in February…read more2023 and was a positive experience. At the beginning of the year, I had joined a brand new games Meetup where we'd meet at Panera on Saturday, which is still going on and plan on going this Saturday. In those early months of the group, there would sometimes be some social activity afterward. I went to a couple late bites as well as bowling here. Lanes were clean. It was my first time ever doing duckpin bowling as I had only ever done traditional bowling. The drink I bought was cheap in the bar. Overall, I'd enjoy returning to this bowling alley.

Overall: cute, reasonably priced activity to do…read more You can make a reservation or sometimes just walk in. Every three weeks they get different shipments of items in that you can paint. Everything from plates, to mugs, to jars, to seasonal items, to charms. There were lots of cute options and i like that they mix it up. The prices are clearly marked and the price for the item includes the whole experience. I made a large cup for $29. The employees were chill and the playlist was good. They cleaned up everything for us at the end which was really nice. We didn't really get any instruction, so i was glad i watched the 9 super short videos on their website prior to going. They were very quick, informative, and inspirational. There is parking around back but the signs are confusing- like you might get towed?

Th employees are so nice and helpful and patient! They had a lot to choose from painting wise. A…read morelittle on the pricey side, but it's like that saying; you get what you pay for. Going to make this a 2-3 times a year spot for my 6 year old and I.

A 45-minute drive from D.C. on a good day, Ellicott Mills Children's Museum is the area's newest…read morechildren's museum. Open from 1-5p p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, here's what you should know: 1) Admission: It's free. However, considering giving a donation to keep the history alive. 2) Space: Located inside a historic Quaker one-room schoolhouse, the museum is literally three rooms- a classroom, a general store and a "great room." Through exhibits and an alphabet scavenger hunt in the general store, visitors learn about 19th century life in a mill town. 3) Staff: Most are volunteers and friendly. 4) Parking: They have parking at the court parking lot or on the street. There is a restroom on site.

Such a cute little museum! I would 100% go back here. My kids loved it and the people who work here…read moreare so incredibly nice! They are very knowledgeable about the history of the building and give you tours. There are aspects that are interactive and my kids learned so much.

Our waitress Angela M was attentive and kept track of our orders even though we were a very large…read moregroup at several tables. The food was good and reasonably priced. I will certainly return!

Crabtowne USA is a seafood restaurant with a twist: A fully functional retro arcade. If they are…read morebusy, be prepared to hunt for parking spots as the lots on either side of the restaurant are not big. While I did not dine here, they do have other items then seafood on the menu like burgers, cheesesteaks, hot dogs, tacos, and quesadillas. The arcade uses quarters with change machines available. Pinball machines line the outside of the room with the interior having several rows of arcade cabinets. Machines were almost all in good condition with only a few having issues or being down. They have a good mix of pinball machines including both newer and older options. Many were set to only be .50 to play. Pinball machines that caught my eye included Johnny Mnemonic, Fish Tales, High Speed, The Simpsons 1990, and Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines. I was impressed with the Spy Hunter machine, as it was challenging. Other arcade machines that stood out included Arkanoid, Operation Wolf, several Mortal Kombat versions, and a Rush 2049 sit-down driving cabinet. Make sure to plan enough time to enjoy this arcade, I sadly only had 45 minutes but made the most of it. Crabtowne USA's arcade is a fun time and is absolutely worth a visit.

We were visiting this location on Sat., 1 August. During our visit, we noted the following…read moresignificant operational and service issues: - Scoring Inaccuracy: The computer system failed to record scores correctly. For example, after an initial roll of eight, the system would display an incorrect pin count for the second roll or prematurely record a spare. - Mechanical Failures: Bowling balls frequently became stuck in the lane, often resulting in all players' balls being trapped simultaneously. This caused significant delays and encroached upon our personal time. - Equipment Damage: When balls were returned through the shaft, they were frequently covered in dark brown or black grease stains. - Staff Professionalism: An employee--a gentleman with braids--behaved in a condescending and snobbish manner toward one of the customers in my party. Please wait until construction or renovations are complete, extremely too many issue. It will be very nice place to bowl after completion.

Everything about this place is simple and straight forward. There surprisingly wasn't a wait for a…read morelane on a Friday night. The food was pretty good considering that this is a bowling alley! Quesadilla 6.5/10: Crunchy, hot Fries 7/10: On the softer side but exterior has some structure. Seasoned well.