Local Guides World

Nikhil Dogra

7 reviews on 1 places
The Rotunda
2024 Apr 03
Beautiful structures with a lot of Historic significance, yet fully functional in current day makes the visit to Rotunda a memorable experience.
The thought and the mission why this building was erected in the first place and the commitment to keep the original purpose intact after 200+ years is no small achievement and certainly not something one sees often.
The whole area is alive with UVA students whose presence assures the future of this structure and campus.
Very vibrant place for activities and food.
There is plenty of sittibg in the open and a large fireplace at the corner opposite AMC.
Excellent foood choices covering many world cusines, activities like bowling and movies. Very family friendly atmosphere.
Very good park for picnic. Not much of long walk trails.
The Views of Potomac from here are amazing and so beautiful. Unlinke the rapids of Greatfalls, the river runs lazily here that it feels almost sleepy and beautiful. The picnic area is large with a lot of picnic tables placed at good distance from each other to provide the picnic goers their own space. The space was enogh for us to play vollyball, badminton, cricket, although there were large groups not too far from us, but still it didnt feel crowded even a bit.
There are plenty of large trees providing ample shade to picnic areas.
The trail we took was not too wide and had bushes around but there were many scenic spots.
The deers were walking around leasurely and not scared or bothered by hundreds of humans present there.
Overall a beautiful place for a fun picnic.
I would have given 5 stars if the trails were a bit more elaborate.
The Billy Goat trail offers some challenges but rewards you with breath taking views when you overcome those.
The trail gets rocky and offers some lagre rocks to climb and manuver through some of those. My personal experience is that they appear more challenging than they actually are. Although One must always respect the trail and be very careful at all time. Goofing around can cause accidents.
Trees offer the shade most of the trail and breeze from the river is pleasent, can be a bit humid, but during my visit it was not uncomfortable at all.
Great experience if you like outdoors but dont want to go overboard
Carvings
2023 Jun 30
Excellent place for a decent breakfast and good coffee.
The staff is super friendly.
Pancakes are a bit oily but extremely fluffy and soft.
Every thing very well priced too.
Overall a staisfying breakfast experience!!