In my travels, I run across some amazing places. And I end up traveling back to the same areas, in the same cities. And lets be real, some places just draw you back. :) One such place is Freddy's Beach Bar in Crystal City. There are EPA offices just a short jaunt away, along with about five Marriott's in a two block radius (seriously? seriously.) and we always stay in the area for our NTOC meetings. I was initially drawn to the place because of it's color and vibrancy. When I found out it was a gay bar with drag queen bingo on Wednesday nights? It had me forever.
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Everyone that I've met there has been there to have a good time and were welcoming of this Alaskan stranger. It was so packed one night that there were no seats at the bar or any open tables. So I jaunted up to a table that seated four with only three people at it and they totally let me sit down and order a beer and a burger and play some drag queen bingo. The hostesses swung by my table the second time I was there and welcomed me and asked where I was from and thanked me for coming. It's truly a great place and a great time. Bonus: It has glorious drinks with mermaids and flashing light cubes.
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| That's right folks, I treasured each and every sip. |
