this park doubles as an overpass of the woodrow wilson bridge....from an aerial view, it's actually…read morequite pretty since you can see the intricate landscaping of this landmark. i didn't spend too much time here, as i was just "passing by" on the way to the woodrow wilson bridge trail during my morning run from national harbor, md to alexandria, va via the wilson bridge. the climb to get here was mildly challenging, but short, and i had just a few minutes to admire this park before i ascended onto the bridge. there aren't any restrooms or water fountains here, but one could take time to sit on one of the many benches and just admire the panoramic views of the potomac river and national harbor. this park is suitable for walkers, runners, rollerbladers and cyclists, but is not open to cars - vehicles have their own ramp up to the bridge.

This venue is absolutely gorgeous. We had our wedding there about a month ago. As we shopped around…read moreother venues in the DC area for months, it was a relatively easy decision to choose Oxon Hill. The venue and grounds were among the most beautiful for the price tag. Working with Gerai and the other staff members was great. They were responsive and super on top of everything. We recommend reading through all of the rules when you sign the contract so you don't have any surprises. If you have more than 80 guests and are having dinner inside the manor rather than under the tent the seating can get a little tricky. We used the library and the dining room for guests and had open seating and it wasn't as much of a problem as we thought. The downside was the hotel availability around the area. Tip: early November wedding at this venue is a good choice if you want to save money and have a pretty good chance of good weather.

This venue was perfect for our wedding, large rooms for all the different activities to make your…read morewedding a beautiful experience. Thanks you Oxon Hill Manor for a memorable celebration of our love.

Always a wonderful time visiting the National Harbor. We explored and took a few pics. We are…read morehoping for the businesses to continue to prosper and remain. Parking garages are available.

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.

This bridge is notable relative to various other crossings of the Potomac as being one that is…read morerarely backed up. The bizarre intersections after you get to the Virginia or Maryland side sometimes are, but the bridge itself, with its several lanes for local and travel through vehicles each, generally moves. Technically, it is a drawbridge, but it would take quite a ship to require it to lift and I have never seen it happen. Also important is that there is the ability to walk across the bridge (or bike) by a decent sized path that leads between Alexandria and National Harbor. During daytime, you'll want some sun protection, but I've also done it at night while staying at National Harbor and it was an experience.

If you really want to know about this Woodrow Wilson Bridge thing, it depresses the hell out of me,…read moreit really does. It sits out there over the Potomac, connecting Maryland and Virginia, which sounds like the kind of place guys I went to military school would talk about like it's the center of the universe just to sound big-time. ​It's a bascule drawbridge, which just means it opens up in the middle so huge, pretentious boats can slide through like they own the place. People get all excited because it has a big pedestrian and bike path on it. You see people riding their little bicycles on it as you drive over it, looking all grand and proper, like they're accomplishing something momentous. It depresses me. They build this massive, modern slab of concrete with big white arches underneath and put a giant, fancy stone monument right at the entrance named after president Wilson. And underneath, it's just thousands of cars stuck in bumper-to-bumper traffic, full of guys in suits driving home to talk about their office jobs. ​The worst part is looking at the water underneath it. Whenever I look at a river like that, all I can think about is Central Park and where the damn ducks go when the water freezes over in the winter. Nobody on this bridge gives a damn about the ducks. They just care about getting across as fast as they can so they can buy something stupid at dinner or sit in a movie theater or go to a show, snobby stuff. ​It's big a n d useful, it's also really loud when you roll the windows down. I'll give it four stars out of five, mostly just because the river didn't ask for any of this concrete nonsense and did absolutely nothing to deserve these noisy people crammed over it.

So fun! The park is doing some renovations but it doesn't hinder from walking around 90% of the…read morearea. I brought my dog, plenty of space to walk around on leash. Everyone was respectful picking up their trash, their dog's poop. Lovely outing. Had a picnic at the park too. Great views of the water. The grounds of this park is kept up nicely. The gift shop was nice as well

Since I have moved to the area I have been to Fort Washington Park at least once a year. Why…read morehaven't I reviewed it until now? Your guess is as good as mine. I can't speak for the whole park as I have only really seen one area of the park on each visit. Picnic area B and I are very familiar, and I have come to like this part of the park. Maybe one day I will make it back out here and explore more, but this review at this time is for what I have experienced thus far. Picnic area B is a set of areas sandwiched between Battery Meigs and Battery Humphreys. A great area to have a big gathering as both ends have bathroom facilities for use and those can be very useful. The one thing that you do not realize is how close you are to the water. No matter where you are in this park you are a very short walk to the water. Picnic area B is fairly close to both the Potomac River and Piscataway Creek. There are also trails that will connect areas and take you along the waterways. Specifically for Area B, there is ample parking for any amount of people you may invite to an event. It is shaded, but not as shaded as you would think. Throughout the day, if you want to be in the shade you will either have to move or bring a way to keep the sun away. If you do plan an event here, be sure to clean up after yourself. Do not leave anything behind as this is a park that is patrolled and it is your duty to pick up after yourself.

There are parts of our nation's history that can be painful to remember, but without honoring the…read moretrauma and failings of our past, we cannot build a more just and equitable future. We came upon the Contrabands and Freedmen Memorial Cemetery on a walk from Jones Point Park. The haunting sculpture on the grounds drew us in to examine the inscriptions and gravestones. Among those who are buried here are individuals who tried to run from the horrors of enslavement or who died shortly after the Civil War. The bronze plaque reads that many died of disease and starvation. Half of those buried in this cemetery were children. Because African American individuals were not allowed to be buried in the main cemeteries, the names of those who perished were not recorded on the stones. Many of the markers that were later added simply read "child." We cannot erase the mistakes of how we have treated our fellow human beings. It is important not to forget the evils of slavery and the impact it has had on millions around the world. This final resting place is a powerful reminder that we must always work toward a better world for all people.

Right before you hit the Capital Beltway, you'll find a small cemetery across the street from…read moreAlexandria's oldest Catholic cemetery, St. Mary's. Contrabands and Freedmen Memorial Cemetery is a 2014 memorial on the original cemetery founded in 1864 as the burial grounds of people who escaped slavery and found refuge in Union-controlled Alexandria. For five years, people (more than half children) were buried in the cemetery. In fact, members of the U.S. Colored Troops were first buried here until it was demanded they be buried in the Soldiers' Cemetery with all other Civil War soldiers. It became the first civil rights protest in the city and they won! Fast forward less than one hundred years and the cemetery disappeared from city maps. A gas station and later an office building were built on top of the cemetery. Then a group of activists convinced the city to buy the land and build a memorial on top protecting the site. It opened in 2014. The memorial itself includes a statue and an area that tells the stories and honors those buried here and the plight of Black Alexandrians. It's a must-visit site that many unfortunately miss.

Hi, DONT DO IT!…read more First off: $15 parking only if you don't have a members account which is free if you sign up by phone or desk and they ask u many questions just to sign up! Good thing is: New members get a promo, you spin the wheel and land on a free slot play $10-$10,000! We used our $15 free slot play! Won $15 cash. Bad thing: We lost $20 on slots, wheel of fortune, and we lost $105 on dice games at the tables! Dude asked me to put my phone away but nice and calm! Anyways! We did like the views outside in the pond area. We did have a lil walk around and had fun. Dudes there were eyeing us and ppl were friendly once you were at a table for a while. Otherwise ppl were spending spending!

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.

Super cute farm hidden in Oxon Hill near the National Harbor and MGM. Has plenty of parking but…read moredoes have a long driveway you need to walk to get to the farm. The farm has a visitor center, stable, and chicken feeding at 10 am daily. Rangers provide an overview of the farm. The farm is free of charge and parking is free as well. Kids should definitely check out the Jr. Ranger program at this location. It is not super hard and they have a great version for toddlers to do! Overall it is a beautiful farm that you should check out!

This was a great experience. The national park services rangers were so welcoming to our lil…read morefamily. This was one of the Jr Ranger stations on the map, so while we were closer to the city, we choose to come here as they open fairly early compared to the others. We were the only people there other than the rangers. It is quiet the walk from the parking lot, but scenic with farm animals on the way to the station. The inside area was amazing, with facts, books, coloring station, a map of local stations and examples of badges from there (super cool), interactive cow milking station (with water), a play farm stand, etc. We got to learn about the site, and had an opportunity to learn about the five different animals they keep, see the feed for each of them and helped feed the chickens. Was a great experience for all of us. Thank you!

Last Saturday, we visited the largest, permanent, model railroad display in the mid-Atlantic, owned…read moreby the Baltimore Society for Model Engineers. The Society was founded in March 1932 and is the oldest exclusively model railroad club in the United States. They maintain 2,500 square feet of model railroad displays of steam and diesel freight and passenger trains and trolleys, plus so much more. It was fun to see all the parts of the display - it really gives you a glimpse into the history of railroading. It is not easy to find, as the doorway is tucked into the left front center of the building and the society is located on the third floor with no elevator. The display is normally open on the second Sunday of each month, except May.

These gentlemen have been around 81 amazing years. Great family environment with extremely…read moreknowledgable guys working. Displays are very detailed and even showcase popular Baltimore landmarks.