I live on Capitol Hill and we constantly have friends and family come to visit us. This is the…read moreFIRST thing I take people to, so I've been on this tour no less than 10 times. It's amazing, but there is a right and wrong way to do this tour. Let me help you out: Go on to the website and get a tour lined up beforehand. You can show up without tickets, but you could end up waiting an hour or more. With the reservation, you breeze into your tour without the anxiety of waiting in a line to find out when you can go on the tour. I've done the line, and it's hit or miss. Get the res. The tour is FREE. This is an amazing service to the public and it's one of the truly fantastic things about DC. They could easily charge but they don't. The tour is excellent. It starts with a short video in a lovely auditorium where you get the full scope. I've seen this video now a dozen times and it's inspiring. Then you get broken up into 1 of 5 groups and assigned a docent who communicates over your own personal radio-headset. You don't see the actual chambers of congress on the tour, but this is something you can do on your own and sit in the gallery during an actual meeting of Congress, if you like. The Rotunda is impressive. The art is museum quality. The halls are hallowed. The information is extensive. Each docent does their tour a little different and they all impart so much information, you would literally need to be on the tour a dozen times to absorb it all. This is an A+ experience in DC and a must if you come to visit. And, frankly, going to the gallery is impressive for only about 20 seconds. You sit above and listen to the presentation of a bill and see a few famous members of our legislative branch, but after 10 minutes, it's exactly like watching C-SPAN. Literally. Go on this tour of the Capitol building. You'll walk away feeling you really saw something worth remembering.

What's nice is that they provide free tours even without reservations. Although we came a little…read moreearlier than the reserved time, the friendly employees told us to get in the line without reservations so we could partake in the next tour. The next tour ended up starting in under 10 minutes. Like the other reviews mentioned, I do wish the tour was a little longer. You start off with a brief movie giving a quick overview in an auditorium prior to getting in line with a guide. You're given headsets and follow along a rather big group as there are many tours going on simultaneously. Then you visit and learn about the Crypt, the Rotunda and National Statuary Hall. The whole tour felt under an hour for sure. Very educational, historic, and definitely worth checking out if you've never done so before. After that you're free to explore with limitations. Didn't get the chance to see the Exhibition Hall. The bathrooms were exceptionally clean, very nice gift shop, cafe, and there's even a 5 minute passage over to the Library of Congress if you want to explore that after.

This is hosted by the National Park Service so service and experience similar to what you'd see at…read moreother NPS sites. I went here to go get the commemorative ornament that has the declaration of independence for the 250 anniversary and to look around the exhibits. I'd go back again, it's small but something to see if you have some time.

The White House Visitor's Center has a lot of potential, but it needs some TLC…read more Reservations are not required, and admission is free, but you must pass through security. I was surprised, as I thought this would be a glorified gift shop or place to learn about the area. If you are looking for a good gift shop, they do have one with lots of merchandise from the White House Historical Association. The exhibits and replicas are fun and would be interactive, but many screens were broken. One area featured a spot where you could write down an idea of what the president should do, but there were no pencils or paper. The suggestions were from many years ago, mostly the Obama administration. On the other hand, the staff members were incredibly nice! They are National Parks Employees and showed me an authentic piece of the White House that broke years ago. His enthusiasm for his job is the big reason why I'm giving the center four stars instead of three. I worry that with the current Republican administration's budget cuts for national parks and sites, the museum may not get the fixes it needs to continue to educate people about the White House.

Didn't do the tour this time. Like the White House, the interior isn't worth the wait (we didn't…read moresee the chambers of the deliberative bodies) Glad I did I it before though. My rating is for the building. This is architecturally the most breathtaking building in our great country. Worth going up to take a picture or just take it in If a natural beauty site can be five stars why can't this sublime building? Sigh

Happy 250th! Each year, my family goes up to the Capitol lawn with our dogs to watch fireworks…read more This year the police told us we are not allowed to enter the grounds. We are not only DC locals but also Americans. This is highly disrespectful to tax paying citizens. What a shameful update to the system. Instead of using taxpayer dollars on the fuel for the jets flying into today's show (what a waste) perhaps spend it on something more useful like more security if that's an issue.

My husband is in the Navy, so it probably comes as no surprise that I have a special appreciation…read morefor anything related to the Navy. I always enjoy visiting places that honor the dedication, service, and sacrifices of those who have served. This was a small museum, but it was a meaningful tribute to the men and women who enlisted and committed themselves to serving our country. Even with its size, it carried a lot of history and respect for those who wore the uniform.

--Location/Parking-- Tucked away in a strip mall. I had to…read moreuse a map to find it and follow several sign post because it can be easily overlooked by the other historical monuments nearby. --Ambience-- There are multiple floors showcasing the different Naval history. It was crammed together which I wish there was a story behind each curated section. I am not going to complain because the museum was free and open to the public. --Service/Staff-- I only one employee which was running the front desk and was a bit rude upon asking for directions, but don't let one employee ruin my whole experience. This is great for naval history and to see many of its legacy and it impact on modern warfare. --Products-- A museum without an entrance fee, this is a must stop even for not naval fans. This display in the building show and inspires us with its naval maritime experience. --Overall-- Recommended for any naval fan and people who have navy personnel in their family, be warned the collection does not compete with its neighboring memorial, but still worth a visit.

Fun for a free experience. The crèche display was neat but the room was small so the line took…read moreforever--not ideal with kids. The lights are beautiful but it's a short walk around. Magical for a few minutes.

It's a beautiful church very pretty.I hear they decorate it during the holidays.For christmas so I…read morecan't wait to come back.And visit it.They have a nice gift store to check the inside of the temple.

Walking to visitor office, since this is my first time to this park. The Billy goat trail was…read moreclosed due to the heavy rain we had for the past 10 day from September to the beginning of October, I was a bit disappointedI was hoping to climb.all 13.8 miles up, but I made it to the observation deck to see the Potomac River overflow which was a spectacular view. I managed to walked over 17K steps. I recommend going to this National Park, I paid $20 for the year and I can visit all National parks in the DMV area.

On Sunday during Tony's Birthday Trip, We stopped at Great Falls Tavern Visitors Center. The Great…read moreFalls National Park can be seen on both sides of the Potomac River Gorges, Virginia and Maryland. The fee is $20 per car. Once you pay, your receipt is good for 7 days at any park entry points, including both sides, either states. There is plenty of parking spots and bathroom facility near the parking lot. We went inside the Visitors Center to look at the museum displays, get literature about the park, trails and sites. We took the 1 mile Falls Overlook Trail that took us past the Canal Boat on display. There was many Visitors milling around, biking, walking and enjoying the beautiful weather.

Wow! Attached to the parking garage this place is great! There are restrooms and a lovely group of…read morepeople ready to help and share their insights of the area. Very knowledgeable and helpful. We were able to get maps, magazines, bus info (free shuttle), etc. For sure stop in here if in the area. Wealth of information. You can tell the employees truly love their beautiful city.

I came by here on a Wednesday afternoon during my second visit to Annapolis. I collect stamps and I…read moredid not have one from Annapolis before and wanted to see if they had one. While alas, they did not have a stamp from their city for visitors, they did, after I inquired about them, have stickers! One of the employees came by with 4 different sticker options from me to choose from for free! This was so kind of them! They also have a ton of pamphlets about different tourism parts of the city you may be interested in such as historic sites to restaurants!

It was quiet. It wasn't crowded. It was peaceful... BUT... it's so many rocks and bugs in the…read moresand... like millions of these sand flea black crab looking things... it was a very uncomfortable situation. So glad we had chairs because sitting on that beach blanket was awful. Probably won't be back... but it is okay

Great beach front property, clean, nice decor, rooms are spacious, shower pressure is good…read more Property is located at the end of the beach.. not crowded.. Front desk employees are very pleasant and professional. Restaurant upstairs has great beach view with fine dining options, sushi, steaks and such. Downstairs restaurant offers casual dishes. Check in and out can be a little long. Overall good property to enjoy Virginia Beach.

This visitor center is fantastic. Staff are super helpful. Brochures are well organized. It's very…read moreinformative and provides many options of things to do. Stop on in.

This is a beautiful and informative visitor center located at the inner harbor in Baltimore. It…read morehas several panels describing the various areas of Baltimore so you can go and explore all the neighborhoods and things to do and see in Baltimore. The building is located along the water at the inner harbor and has glass windows looking out to the harbor so the surroundings are bright and beautiful. They also have a small gift shop that sells merchandise.

If you are visiting Old Town Alexandria for the first time, I highly recommend going to the visitor…read morecenter on King Street. There are public restrooms on the first floor. The second floor is the visitor center area. Jeff was very helpful, kind, and friendly in providing information and maps in the visitor center. I got a lot of pamphlets, info, and ideas of where to go and what to do in Alexandria there. They also sell tickets for ghost & historical tours in Alexandria. Overall, the place was clean, inviting, and informative.

Thank you to everyone who works or volunteers here! After a flight delay of a day from IAD, we…read morespent an unexpected day in Alexandria, VA. The airline put us in a nasty hotel about 20 minutes outside Alexandria but a friend alerted us that Old Town Alexandria was beautiful, historic, and a don't-miss. My husband and I and our five kids in tow ubered with all our luggage to Old Town and popped into the Visitor's Center. I begged to leave our bags with them so we could tour around. It isn't something they are used to doing but gladly helped us with the request and locked our bags safely away. Barbara came out from the back and asked if she could take us around on a one-hour tour. Best decision we made. What an amazing town! The people who work at the Visitor's Center were so sweet, kind, considerate and helpful and what could have been a chaotic and hectic day from our unexpected flight cancelation turned into a historic and memorable time for our family. Thank you Visitor's Center of Old Town Alexandria! Be sure to visit them and TAKE THEIR TOUR!