We planned a Girls' Weekend to Maryland specifically to go to Bobby McKey's. 2 of us are from New…read moreYork, 2 from South Carolina, ranging in ages from 20's-50's. We bought tickets in advance for the Friday, 6/12/26 show, and we had a blast. Our table was right in the middle, we had a great view of everything and couldn't get over how festive and energetic the vibe was. Had some apps, jello shots, beer towers and so much fun I can't believe it wasn't illegal! In fact, we had such a good time, we went back again on Saturday 6/13! The staff was great, the performers were amazing, in particular, Elisa ROCKED! We are already talking about making this an annual trip.

So much fun!! We came here on a Saturday night and it was absolutely packed and had great energy…read more The musicians were so talented and knew almost every song that was requested that night. The food was good and drinks like beer and wine were reasonably priced for the area. Cocktails were more on the pricy side though. Would definitely recommend for a night out!

Went on the very last day of the exhibition for the season. I'm glad I went but the overall…read moreexperience was underwhelming as far as festivities. The ICE sculptures were impressive as you see in the pictures, and very representative of the movie. You really needed to dress warm, the parks they supplied did not do much for added warmth and even with all my winter gear, I didn't find I wanted to spend a lot of time inside. Once we left, we figured go by the Christmas village etc. they advertised, but literally everything else was packed up. You just went into the exhibit and walked out and that was it. So, im sure similar ones will come along at Gaylord, I guess plan to go when there's more than the sculptures to see.

I rather watch the Polar Express in 144p resolution quality than come here again…read more This was not worth $50... First of all, you get timed tickets for entry, but that doesn't matter honestly, because you're probably going to wait an hour until you finally get into the ICE exhibit. You wait in the Gaylord hallway and then in the Christmas village where they finally scan your tickets, wait in the Gaylord hallway again, back into the village to get these parkas, before you finally go outside to go into the exhibit, which is so small and probably took around 10-15 minutes to go through. I spent more time in this line than the exhibit... The ice sculptures are cute and it's crazy to think someone made these, but it's not worth the money and time to wait in such a line for this! Not to mention some people don't have manners at times so it can get chaotic with taking photos and kids running around. Ice slide is not worth it. This place is not lying about being 9 degrees Fahrenheit so be prepared to be cold. Overpriced "merch" at the end of the exhibit with meh branding and overpriced ornaments and toys you can probably find somewhere else for cheaper.

A+ A true sight to behold…read more The Ghost Town was fun, but the trail is beyond incredible you will not see anything like it. Go see this place! p.s. get some magnets in your gift shop

First things first. Markoff's is hands down the best haunted attraction I've ever been to. It is…read moreincredibly well done. I think I've been seven or eight times. However, I simply cannot give five stars at this time. Our group went to Markoff's on a Sunday night, which is clearly their slow night and least crowded night. But despite the fact that there were SIGNIFICANTLY less people than any other time we'd been in past years, we had to wait OVER TWO HOURS to be called for the trail. Then we had to wait approximately 20 more minutes to get to the trail entrance. We had anticipated being home from this adventure by 9pm, but now it is almost midnight and we are still en route. Unfortunately, multiple members of our group had to leave because they simply could not wait that long. Some folks had to bring their kids home and others had to relieve babysitters. We love you Markoff's, but really found this to be unacceptable.

Jonathon at Vintage View Cinema was proactive and timely in his services. We used a 33 foot screen…read moresetup and it was perfect for our event.

From the owner: Discover the thrill of mobile cinema like never before at Vintage View Cinemas…read more What We Offer: - Giant Inflatable Outdoor and Indoor Screens - High-Quality Audio and Projection - Delicious Concessions including Popcorn, Candy, Nachos, Nachos, etc. - Adult and Family-Friendly Atmospheres - Blockbuster Films & Classics - Vintage themed Preshows and Intermissions included with every package Special Features: - Themed Movie Nights - Date Night Packages - Kids' Movie Parties - Live Sports and Entertainment - Corporate Events - Concession Rentals - Rock Band Karaoke

"Quite The Experience!!" I Truly had a ball at the Muse Paintbar... For this being my first Paint &…read moreSip outing, I was honestly surprised at how much fun I had. The instructor "Jonathan" did an absolute classy job at making sure everyone was at ease and understood the task at hand without feeling pressured. The entire staff at the Muse on the National Harbor brought superb energy and a pleasant smile. I encourage everyone to get out on a nice beautiful day and put your artistic skills to work. And no matter what transpires once the paint brush hit the canvass... Always remember every artistic expression makes its own footprint in the world of creativity !!!

I love this Muse Paintbar location. They have great instructors, they sell wine and champagne. It's…read morea spacious venue with two large paint rooms to host two different paints sessions at a time. It's great for groups, a date or just a solo time to tend to your inner artist. There's a couple of parking lots nearby, and of course various places to dine nearby.

I was here a few weeks ago for the Derek Hough show…read more Parking was very easy to navigate and I never had any issues with long lines, getting in and out. I did get there early and park and use a ride share to get to Alexandria for dinner. Parking was free because I signed up for the membership that is free, and in my profile settings I listed my make and model with license plate. The emails sent before the event were packed with useful information to help you navigate your evening, and the time leading up to the event. The property is very clean, and well organized. All the staff I encountered were very helpful, polite and hard working. The casino area was busy here and there but not over whelming.

Came for a weekend stay for a jazz festival. MGM National Harbor is a hotel and casino located…read morealong I-95 in Prince George's County. Parking was free. We checked in and were greeted by pleasant front desk staff. They offer valet services as well. Our room was a standard king with iron and ironing board, toiletries, coffee maker. They had a snack area but DO NOT touch the items as it may incur a charge. Same for the mini fridge, move any item in there and you will be charged AND you can't store any of your items in it or you will charged. We asked for a mini fridge to be delivered to our room (additional charge, but we were staying for the festival and it was proved complimentary). The hotel had a food court with vendors selling breakfast, sushi, pizza, seafood, and burgers. They have a variety store selling snacks, drinks, merch, and sundries and they also have a few high end stores. They also have a Shake Shack, steakhouse, an Italian restaurant, bakery, a Mexican restaurant, and The Taphouse restaurant on the casino floor that sells some GOOD wings and other American fare. The casino floor is large and had an assortment of games. They have a couple of bar lounges as well featuring live music. The venue has event space, where our concerts were held, and also a larger concert area featuring major acts. They also offer a free shuttle for hotel guests that take you to the Tanger Outlet ( a short drive or 15 min walk away) or to National Harbor to visit other shops and eateries. All in all, MGM National Harbor is a great location for a staycation in the area.

I simply can't say enough positive things about this place. Its almost out of a hallmark movie…read more The energy, the old-timey statues, the ferris wheel, its such a beautiful place. The restaurants, the waterfront views, its really postcard worthy. Simply amazing destination. I can only imagine how busy this area gets in the summer.

I attended a conference at the Gaylord hotel earlier this year, and while I love DC, National…read moreHarbor was never on my radar until I found out our conference would be there. The conference itself was wonderful, but I was not a big fan of National Harbor. I didn't have a car, so I took the metro and bus to get to National Harbor. I walked around the area that afternoon, and it took less than two hours for me to see everything. This area is very commercial and planned, with little local flair or character. I see this mentioned in reviews from 2010-2011; well, it is still the case in 2026. The monument to our armed services was inspirational, and I found a wonderful Black-owned bookstore called Mahogany Books. But, most businesses were high-end chains. There's a pharmacy for basic needs, but most restaurants are expensive and no grocery stores are within walking distance. Thankfully, Potbelly is there for us plebes to grab a sandwich, and Mahogany Books serves delicious coffee drinks. I had plenty to do with the conference over the next three days, so it wasn't a boring trip. The bus service comes every 30 minutes or you can Uber/Lyft to a metro station like Alexandria and go into the city. On the second night of our conference, I ended up going into Alexandria with some friends, and we went to a local pizza restaurant. The next night, I visited a local Greek restaurant in Alexandria with other friends. If you're attending a conference here, do stay at a nearby hotel for convenience and also visit Mahogany Books. Otherwise, I would not spend much time at National Harbor.

Katsucon is for sure a great time waiting to happen!…read more This was my 2nd year going and just like the first, it was a real blast! If you are a cosplayer that's trying to get their foot in the door and make a name for themselves on the social media market, this a must go to convention! Reason being is the landscape and scenery has great locations for some amazing photoshoot spots both indoor and outdoor. Something to note is it can get a tad cramped at the con sometimes, but mostly just moving to different venues and not in it's entirety. For those note into the cosplay scene then never fear! Dealers room, game room and panels all hold up being intriguing places to pop up by. The only negative thing I can mention again is how cramped the con can be at times, so those with larger set cosplays or those with expensive cameras should watch their step.

Katsucon 2020 was overall a great experience with a variety of activities to experience. Some of…read morethe fun things you can do include shopping at the merchant's hall/artist alley, watching different types of shows (cosplay masquerade, street fashion show, AMV contests, etc) playing Japanese games in the video game room, attending different types of panels, and getting autographs from voice actors. The venue itself is great and there's an area with great lighting for cosplay photos. Katsucon seems to have more cosplayers than other cons because of the favorable lighting conditions and how the parking garages are fairly close by (less time suffering in the winter chill). I recommend downloading the Guidebook app as it's pretty convenient for organizing your schedule and provides maps of the convention center. Katsucon also implemented something new this year where they had pre-registrations available for "make your own plushie," a popular panel, and there was some space for walk-in waiting as well if you didn't pre-register. It was very convenient for us and it'd be great if they could further implement this system into other very popular panels. One major negative of Katsucon is how spotty the cell phone service is! There's no wifi to use for the convention and service is terrible almost everywhere, making it very difficult to text or call people. Another negative is that it can get very crowded, especially on Saturday. These cons should honestly take a leaf from Disneyworld's crowd control and have some staff on-site to help with directing traffic and organizing lines. However, Katsucon is nowhere near as terrible as Anime Expo (in California) is with their lines and crowds.