“Fantastic experience, highly recommend! We had a group of 5 adults who had already done a LOT of escape rooms: this was such a fun & challenging one. So well thought out, congrats to the creators!! Can't wait for this team to create a new room, because we will definitely come back.”
“Celebrated my daughter’s 18th birthday here-beautiful venue- Janise was very helpful, it was also nice that they have event contractors who did an exceptional job. Would work with them again next time we have an event.”
“Have been coming to this Venture X for 3 years. Absolutely awesome place to work. Spent many years at WeWork before that… VX is the way to go. Great crew and, importantly, very large phone booths! Highly recommend”
“My wife and I went to see the band America here last weekend. It's the first time we had been here and we both were thoroughly impressed with all aspects of the Hall. Parking was easy to find and getting into the Hall was simple. Once in, we purchased wine, snacks and America merchandise all before the concert started.....and the inside the hall was spectacular. We bought tickets in the front row of Orchestra Center and we are so glad we did. We could see and hear everything perfectly. If you can afford it, I believe it was a much better experience because of how close we were. Having said that, the Hall was very intimate and I believe sits 1600 so I think no matter where you sit it's a great experience. All of the staff at the Hall were extremely nice and helpful. The venue is definitely worthy of a 5 star rating. After the show we walked just down the street to a sports bar and had some delicious sliders and watched the world cup on large screen TVs.”
“My company did a team event at AR Workshop in Alexandria. We had such a great time and Stephanie was such a great host! They have such a nice variety of items to choose from. I highly recommend for a class or team event!”
“These folks were great to work with - responded quickly to our emails, had all the information we needed and at a price competitive to other other vendors we contacted. Arrived on schedule and handled everything with setup. The inflatable obstacle course they brought was perfect - huge hit for our kid’s birthday party. Highly recommend!”
“My nonprofit organization hosts our annual fundraising gala here every few years and it's always a perfect venue. Beautiful with the outdoor feel while being covered indoors in case of bad weather, a great team that's easy to work with, and ample free, close parking. The open layout also lends itself really well to a fundraising event.”
“Utah Honor Flight #53 couldn't be more greatful for your hospitality and hosting us for a meal before we travel back home. Thankyou for your devoted service and service to your comrades in service.”
“My 6YO daughter has been attending Tea with Mrs B for several years on days off from school and snow days and she always has the best time! I can barely get her to leave at the end of the day because she is having so much fun! Mrs B and her team do an amazing job making the kids feel adored! They know my daughter’s name when she walks in and always make her feel welcomed. They do so many fun crafts, play dress up, eat fun treats, and do some light-learning on manners that is very age appropriate and made fun! Really appreciate having this wonderful place for days school is closed, total life saver!”
“Very nice atmosphere. Food was tasty, well presented, and satisfactory portion sizes. Better signage needed to direct patrons to the floor that the Club is on, especially when there is no guard at the lobby desk.”
“We recently hosted our wedding at The Garden Alexandria with 60 guests, and it was absolutely perfect! The space itself is beautiful with a gorgeous, rustic, barn-like look, and we had more than enough room to spare.From the very start, the team was incredibly responsive and accommodating. James and Sarah made the entire process seamless from the beginning of planning to the very end of our event. On the day of, my guests and I didn't have to lift a single thing. The staff completely took care of everything, including flipping the room from our ceremony setup to the dining setting with just an hour to spare!They are truly amazing, and I highly recommend this venue to anyone thinking of hosting an event!”
Open 24 hours
8296 Glass Alley, Fairfax
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“Wonderfully quiet hotel in the Mosaic shopping area, close to stores and restaurants. The rooms are well kitted out, and our suite had a small kitchen that was nicely equipped. The included breakfast was quite good, with fresh fruit, home made granola and low fat items. Illy coffee (one of my favorite smoothe coffies) and choice of creamer: milk, cream, almond milk, oat milk. Industrial sheek decor adds to the contemporary ambiance.”
10:30AM - 3:30PM
3999 University Dr, Fairfax
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“Beautiful space built in 1900. The bottom floor has a large open room that can be rented out with bathrooms. The top floor has an art gallery. Nice stop while in Fairfax.”
“I wasn't sure what to expect. I am visiting from New Jersey. When I hear community center, you're never really certain. However this is not your average community center. It's a beautiful facility.”
“Rooms and bed extremely comfortable. Pet friendly but no pet odors.
During a recent stay during a snow storm staff was fantastic about clearing the snow. Especially helpful digging out cars.”
“The American Legion Post 139 went above and beyond in hosting our US Coast Guard Cyber Unit’s holiday gathering! The entire venue was welcoming, and the staff were absolute incredible — kind, attentive, and genuinely supportive. We, as active military members, along with our military spouses and family members, deeply appreciated the care and thoughtfulness that went into making this event special.
It was a wonderful experience to celebrate in a space that fosters such a strong sense of military community. This American Legion chapter truly cares about its service members, veterans, and their families, and it showed in every single detail.
Thank you for making our holiday gathering so memorable! It is deeply appreciated on behalf of all my unit.
I am very proud to be a member of this American Legion post as well! I encourage all those military personnel and vets interested to do so! Such a great community to be a part of. ❤️”
“Absolutely beautiful! Very modern space with the most amazing views! Only reason I took a star away was due to food. Options for breakfast and lunch for our all day conference we're very limited and not fulfilling. No hot food options.”
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
3811 Porter St NW, Washington
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“Not far from Saint Ann’s Catholic Church on Wisconsin Avenue, I had my wedding reception here many years ago! We had both fireplaces going in the beautiful ballroom that accommodated a long rectangular table for the wedding party and eight round tables for guests. There was plenty of room for the buffet table, a band, and dancing on the parquet floor. You have to bring in your own caterer – we hired Ridgewells who did an AMAZING job and really impressed the new in-laws! ;) Plenty of parking on the street. It’s a great place to start some of the best memories of your life!”
“Have to give food one ⭐ because they don't serve food. However, they do have an excellent pizza place across the street and they allow you to bring it in to enjoy!”
8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
1441 Wiehle Ave, Reston
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“I've been a member for 30 years and cannot imagine there is a more caring, inclusive or supportive Jewish community anywhere. My experience has been life altering.”
“Exceptional church service and everyone is super friendly. Such a calm and welcoming atmosphere. 8a.m. service was super great! Pastor Jeff was so nice and welcoming.”
“We had an absolute blast at Insomnia Escape Room! We played The Alchemist and found it to be well-designed (and fun!).
The Experience & Difficulty
I’ve done several escape rooms before, and while I’ve seen some reviews complaining about the difficulty, I think it’s very subjective. We were a group of two—and while our daily work involves a lot of analytical thinking, which definitely helped—the key is really just being attentive to detail. It’s a fair challenge! We did ask for three tips during the game, and the response from the staff was lightning-fast.
Location Tips
A heads-up for finding the place: it isn’t on the main Georgetown avenue with all the restaurants, but it's very close by. Keep an eye out for the small Insomnia Escape Room signs and stay alert as you're arriving. It’s a nice spot because once you're finished, you're within easy walking distance of plenty of dinner options.
The Staff
The highlight of our visit, though, was our game hostess, Martina. She was truly the best—so nice, engaging, and high-energy. Her customer service is top-tier and she made the whole experience feel personal and exciting. If you go, definitely ask for her!”
“Lyon Village Community House a cute and picturesque property that can be rented out for a variety of occasions including wedding receptions, bridal or baby showers, graduation parties or reunions.
The Community House also is the location of many local classes including dance classes.
Parking is limited in this area.”
5:30 - 8:30AM 12:30 - 2:30PM 6 - 8:30PM
Parking lot, 5200 Yorktown Blvd, Arlington
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“As Arlington residents, Yorktown Aquatics Center is a great place for my kid to learn how to swim. Courses are well structured, instructors are competent and kind to the kids and the hours are convenient. I also enjoy lap swimming myself and the pool is very nice. My only complaints are related to the locker rooms, which are usually gross and would benefit from a renovation.”
“This is the best gymnastics gym in the DMV area! We drive from DC/Maryland area over here weekly. The boys program is GREAT and Coach Chris is truly the best. The owner Katie is kind, understanding, and so loving. Their patience and motivation really does boost your kids confidence and makes them want to strive harder! I love that it is a competitive gym especially after our experience at little gym prior to here. We are so blessed to have found this place. HIGHLY recommend!!”
11:30AM - 5PM
3206 M Street NW, Washington
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“We will never forget our wedding at the City Tavern. The staff were so efficient and the building is one of a kind. Take the history tour if you can, fascinating history went down there.”
Open 24 hours
10327 Fairfax Blvd, Fairfax
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“Had a great stay at Holiday Inn Express. Clean rooms, comfortable bed, and friendly staff. Everything was convenient and well organized. Would definitely recommend for a pleasant and hassle-free stay. Thanks Raj for all the help.”
“Update After Checkout:
Though I stand by my various areas for improvement, I’m updating my review from 2-stars to 4 for a few reasons:
1) our stay improved after that first day, including having the internet working flawlessly the last two days of our stay.
2) our room, and the hotel overall, were actually very nice (though the lack of attention to the various details I highlight below still were surprising for a property of this quality).
3) the front desk manager Adam went out of his way to make up for the various issues we were having and ensured our stay improved after those first 36 hours. His responsiveness to our concerns made a big difference.
Original review: This supposed 4-star property isn’t yet ready for prime time. I’m staying here now and we’ve had a terrible experience, despite staying in one of the nicest rooms available (a one bedroom suite on the top floor).
Where to begin…perhaps with the internet that has maybe worked 2 hours out of our 36 here so far. Or how about the bait-and-switch “Autumn special” that included breakfast when we booked, but failed to mention that the restaurant isn’t yet open for breakfast so what’s included is coffee and a croissant at the coffee shop off the lobby. Add that to the terrible tv interface in the rooms that claims to allow casting from your favorite streaming service but doesn’t work, no towels or cups for water in the gym, no place to get ice or fill water bottles on the floor, only one towel hook in our enormous bathroom, meaning one of us has to leave our wet towel draped over a chair in the room, etc., and you get a hotel that looks nice, but fails at so many important details that makes a good hotel stay. Oh, and the hotel is far away from the sites and action in Alexandria. Won’t be staying here again and will be asking for a refund for our special “breakfast” package so we can use that money on a real breakfast elsewhere.”
“Thank you Chad for accommodating my family of 7, a group of kids and parents too! You by far, took care of us better than any bowling experience in the Annandale! We will most definitely be back, b/c of you! You went out of your way and it was it was very much welcomed.”