The Day After

1. 🏨 Start here Marriott Dulles → drive over to One Loudoun (~15 min) Tru by Hilton → you're already here, just head downstairs
2. 🚗 Drive · ~12 minHead out from One Loudoun toward the water. Easy parking on site.
3. 01
   12:00
   PM

   Dispatch No. 01 · Noon

   They dammed a creek to keep the county’s cup full — grab a paddle at noon where the water runs cool.

   ▸ Reveal the spot

   The AnswerReservoir Park at Beaverdam Reservoir · 22211 Water Vista Drive, Ashburn

   Pick your move

   • 📷Group photos out on the waterfront boardwalk and the bridge.
   • 🛶Rent a kayak or paddleboard from the boat house (seasonal, first-come).
   • 🛝Turn the kids loose on the jungle gym & playground.
   • 🚶Walk the loop trail or claim a picnic pavilion on the green.

   Boat rentals run Apr–Oct, weather permitting — comfy shoes and sunscreen recommended.

4. 🚗 Drive · ~12 minBack to One Loudoun — we’ll regroup for lunch in the main dining stretch.
5. 02
   2:00
   PM

   Dispatch No. 02 · Afternoon

   When the morning is spent and the crew needs feeding, return to home base — a whole street built for eating.

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   The AnswerOne Loudoun · the restaurants are all within a 2-minute walk of each other

   A few favorites

   • 🍳Ted's Bulletin for all-day breakfast & comfort food, or Matchbox for brick-oven pizza.
   • 🍜PHONomenal (pho), Pind (Indian), or Sense of Thai St. for something global.
   • 🍔Big Buns for burgers & shakes, or South Block for açaí bowls & cold-pressed juice.

   No reservation needed — find us in the middle and grab whatever table looks good.

6. 🚗 Drive · ~8 minA quick hop up Russell Branch Parkway to Kincora.
7. 03
   3:30
   PM

   Dispatch No. 03 · Half Past Three

   Ten soldiers stand white in a polished-wood lane — knock ’em flat, hit the games, let the kid in you reign.

   ▸ Reveal the spot

   The AnswerPinstack · 45275 Knowledge Drive, Sterling (Kincora)

   Pick your move

   • 🎳Grab a lane — 28 of them across two floors, so there's room for everyone.
   • 🧗Brave the indoor high-ropes course & the 37-foot rock wall.
   • 🕹️Hit the arcade, laser tag, and bumper cars.
   • 🍻Snacks and drinks at the bar between games — no need to keep score.

   Meet at the front entrance at 3:30 — we'll sort lanes once everyone's in.

8. 🚗 Drive · ~8 minBack to One Loudoun to drop off and recharge.
9. 04
   6:00
   PM

   Dispatch No. 04 · Evening

   No clue to track — a place to retreat; kick off your shoes, or grab one last eat.

   ▸ Reveal the spot

   The AnswerYour hotel · or dinner nearby at One Loudoun

   Pick your move

   • 🛏️Head back to the hotel to rest, shower, and recharge.
   • 🍽️Or grab an early dinner nearby — Eddie Merlot's, Uncle Julio's, or Okada.
   • 🌙Evening plans to come — stay tuned, and we'll round everyone back up.

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