Well, with sales of his all encompassing skate apparel line booming, Mr. Rob Dyrdek might be getting seriously close to being able to buy the whole world, Dr. Evil style. We all know he at least has his "Fantasy Factory" on MTV where each week the man shows off his toys and how he likes to abuse his staff. (Only in Jest, to be sure! The fights on that show are more staged than the plot of "The Hills.")

In just a few short years, the interlocking D and C for "Dyrdek Collection" has become one of the most sought after logos in the entire clothing industry, to say nothing of skate apparel. To put it in perspective, the Dyrdek Collection's DC has almost become as recognizable as the two GGs were for Gucci in the 1980's. And just as Gucci did in the 1980's, the Dyrdek Collection is also trying to branch out from a previously successful logo into an entire brand filled with fashionable goodies. Because life unfortunately sometimes requires more than just a hooded sweatshirt.

Oh, but DC does make a great hoodie now doesn't it? First is the"Electric Blue Dimensional Fleece Zip Hoodie" (perfect for winter) featuring a totally unique design over the front but the usual Rob Dyrdek quality. No interlocking DC logos here but it somehow still looks like a piece from this skate company.

Now the Dark Gray "Regain Fleece Zip Hoodie" still features the well known logos but this time styled much differently almost as if someone had put a hand-full in a blender and hit puree. Again, this is one warm and stylish hoodie.

Many communities build skateparks in order to satisfy their residents' desire to skate. Most of the parks that are built are either built in existing community parks or they are built on virgin sites. In Virginia Beach, Virginia there is an amazing skatepark that was actually built using compressed clean soil and refuse. Yes, it was built on a landfill. The park complex is called Mount Trashmore and it is a great example of how communities can turn lemons into lemonade.

Mount Trashmore - The Park
Mount Trashmore is a multi-purpose park. It includes two amazing mountains that were made out of compressed trash and clean soil. This park also contains two lakes that are stocked with fish, and yes you can fish in these lakes. It also includes playgrounds, picnic areas and one of the best skateparks in the state.

Mount Trashmore Skatepark
The Mount Trashmore Skatepark can be found at 310 Edwin Drive in Virginia Beach, Virginia. It is primarily a street course skatepark with obstacles, stairs and rails. However, it also has a great seven foot bowl and a 13.5 foot by 40 foot vert ramp, which makes it competition size.

Skating at Mount Trashmore Skatepark is free. You can start skating here at 7:30 in the morning and you can skate until the park closes in the evening. In order to skate here you will need to sign in, get a skatepark wrist band and wear a helmet. Since this park is outdoors and made from wood and composite materials, it is important that you dress appropriately. You will want to wear clothing that protects your skin from sunburn and from abrasions and you will also want to wear padding.

The rules for skating at this park are similar to those found at other skateparks. You need to wear a helmet, you need to skate responsibly and you need to be respectful of other skaters and of the skatepark. If you break these simple rules you will be asked to leave.

Have a great time skating at Mount Trashmore and enjoy the scenery as you catch air!

Las Vegas, also referred to as Sin City, is a great city to live in or visit if you are a skateboarder. This city is filled with great skate parks. One skate park that you can use for free while in town is the West Flamingo Skate Park. This park, which is located on the corner of West Flamingo and Jones, is a concrete skate park with a lot to offer the street course aficionado.

West Flamingo Skate Park - The Basics
While the West Flamingo Skate Park doesn't have a bowl park, it does have a great street course. A street course skate park offers skating features that reflect urban obstacles and surfaces. You will find curbs, stairs, rails, planters, benches, boxes and other obstacles. The skills that you can practice in this type of park including balance tricks, weaving, jumping and skidding.

Skating a Street Course
Each type of skate park has its own hazards and advantages. If you are new to street courses then there are a few precautions that you can take to make sure your day at the West Flamingo Skate Park is a good one. First, you will want to stretch out your lower body including your ankles, calf muscles, quads, knees and hips. Street courses require you to do a lot of squatting and twisting, so you will also want to warm up your mid-section with side stretches, lunge stretches and a little walking. When you warm up your muscles prior to entering the park they will be more flexible and less likely to get pulled or torn. This strategy will also help you skate better.

Skateboarding in Las Vegas
Las Vegas is known for many things, including its heat. Generally, you will want to avoid skateboarding during mid-day. This is when the sun is at its most brutal. When skating in Las Vegas, you will want to wear clothing that is breathable, wicks moisture away from your body and provides your skin with adequate coverage to prevent sun burn. You will also want to wear a heat and sun block with an SPF of at least 30.

In 1999, skateboarding legend Andy MacDonald delivered a speech in then-President Bill Clinton's White House. Then Andy MacDonald skated across the marble floor. True enough, Bill Clinton as we know was a permissive sort of president, but still? You might have thought that by doing this, Andy MacDonald was on drugs. Actually, Andy MacDonald had just delivered an anti-drug speech.

Andy MacDonald, 35, is the Big Mac of skateboarding, an eight-time World Cup champion. Do you want to talk about a fan-friendly guy? Skateboarders are not exactly known for having highly literate web sites. Most often a skateboarder web site viewer is steered to videos of the skater doing all kinds of tricks, while learning little about the skateboarder as a person. But if you go to andymacdonald.com, you are greeted with this: "Welcome to Andy MacDonald's web site. If you have a slow Internet connection, click the slow button. If you have a fast connection, click the fast button." Well, of course we clicked the "slow" button, and sure enough, we received fast access to many of Andy MacDonald's writings and musings. Dang, thanks, Andy!

Just for a sampling, Andy MacDonald writes about his adolescent years in "All 80's All Day." He speaks of attending a recent retro 1980s skateboard event: "In the 1980's, the more accessories you were rocking, the more styling your kit: I had my boom box from high school, a neon FreeStyle watch as well as a Pop-Swatch on my shirt, suspenders on my Don Johnson pants with neon green Maui and Sons short-shorts to skate in, OG Airwalk Disaster's with the mud flap and paint splatter as well as a set of Airwalk prototypes to skate in complete with Smith lace savers, a custom made red Flyaway helmet, blue Rector elbows and Pain Cheater knee pads, oh and a radical 'flop' hairdo I did it myself with a set of buzzers the night before ... All this gear made it almost impossible to skate, but it didn't matter."

Andy MacDonald's next web site section explains how he joins Tony Hawk in raising funds for public skate parks. This guy is such a real deal. Respect Andy MacDonald! And to the younger skaters: Learn how to put something on your web sites besides videos.

Sources:
http://www.andymacdonald.com/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andy_Macdonald

While Chicago is a hot bed for cultural and urban attractions, sometimes you just need to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Champagne, Illinois is a charming city south of the Windy City. Here you will find a great little skate park called Spalding Skate Park. This park is a public skate park and free to use.

Spalding Skate Park - the Basics
Spalding Skate Park is a concrete skate park that offers about 18,000 square feet of skating terrain. It can be found at 900 Harris in Champagne, Illinois, and is open to both skateboarders and in-line skaters. Here you will find both vert park features and street course features. In the vert park, you will find three great bowls with easy bowl-to-bowl transitions and several quarter pipes. The street course offers a snake run, rails, stairs and obstacles.

Spalding Skate Park is open all week long from dawn until dusk. It is a part of a larger park called Spalding Park. This park offers open, grassy areas, ball parks and other recreational attractions.

Staying Safe in Spalding Skate Park
Skating is a lot of fun and is a good way to stay in shape, however, it can be hard on your body. To keep yourself from getting injured, you need to wear the proper clothing and the proper safety gear. During the hot months of the year, you will want to wear clothing that is breathable and that will wick moisture away from your skin. During the colder months of the year, you will want to dress in layers and wear the proper outerwear. Regardless of the time of the year, you will want to wear a well fitted helmet, elbow pads and knee pads. You will also want to wear a pair of skating shoes that will give you good traction on your board.

In addition to dressing properly for skateboarding, you will also want to take steps to stay safe on your board. First make sure the skating zone is free of hazards like broken glass and trash. Clear these things away before you start rolling. Next, check out who else is using the park. Get a feel for how they are skating and their skill level before you try to share the skating space. For example, if you notice a skater is wobbly on their board, you will want to keep a larger gap between you and them while skating as they obviously are a newbie and most likely will have troubles keeping their board under control.

In Alabama there is an indoor-outdoor skate park that is calling your name. It is the Ramp-N-Speed Indoor/Outdoor Skate Park. Here you will find a great collection of indoor and outdoor skating structures that allow you the chance to learn new tricks and prefect old ones. This park can be found at 1200 Alton Drive in Birmingham, Alabama.

Ramp-N-Speed Indoor/Outdoor Skate Park - The Basics
Ramp-N-Speed Skate Park offers the best of both indoor and outdoor skate parks. The interior park offers boxes, a 15-foot vertical wall, a 6-foot mini ramp, a hip to a 6-foot mini ramp and a 4-foot spine. Outside you will find a twelve foot vert ramp, several launching ramps, rails, boxes, a triple hip and quarter pipes of various sizes. While this park is packed with great skating features, it is not a bowl park.

Ramp-N-Speed Indoor/Outdoor Skate Park - Rules and Hours
During the school year, Ramp-N-Speed Skate Park is closed Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. During the rest of the year, the park is open Tuesday through Thursday from 1 p.m. until 10 p.m., Friday through Saturday from 1 p.m. until 11 p.m. and Sundays from 1 p.m. until 7 p.m.

This park only has a few simple rules. To start with, you will need to sign a liability waiver before you can skate here. Next you are required to wear a helmet while skating. Pads are option, but recommended. If you don't have your own helmet and pads, you can rent them here. To prevent rashes from the pads, wear a long-sleeved shirt under your elbow pads and long pants under your knees pads. Also, don't forget to put on a pair of shoes that have skid-resistant soles.

In addition to skateboarders, bikers and rollerbladers are also allowed in the park. Since there is a mix of sports going on here, you will want to keep your eyes open and be aware of who and what is around you. Also make sure you don't try to cut anyone off while skating. This can be dangerous and bring the fun mood of the skate park down.

Castle Rock is a city between Denver and Colorado Springs, Colorado. This quaint little urban center has an amazing backdrop to skate against, as well as one of the better skate parks in the state. This skate park is called the Castle Rock Skate Park, and if you enjoy bowls or street courses, you are going to love it.

Castle Rock Skate Park - the Basics
The Castle Rock Skate Park can be found at 4420 Front Street in Castle Rock, Colorado. This park is less than an hour from both Denver and Colorado Springs, so it is the perfect place to go if you are visiting either of these cities. This is a skate-at-your-own-risk park, which means that you are responsible for your own safety. You will want to wear a helmet, padding and the appropriate clothing for the weather. Also, this park has easy transitions and roll-ins into the bowls, which means a lot of people who don't really have the skills to handle bowls will be trying their luck. Keep this is mind as you roll in and be aware of who is skating around you.

Castle Rock Skate Park - The Bowls
The Castle Rock Skate Park has a great collection of bowls. The largest bowl has an estimated depth of 9.5 feet. There is also a tri-bowl with depths of three, four and five feet, a fish bowls, a mogul bowl and a handicap bowl. Most of the bowls in this skate park have roll-ins, and some bowls are connected to one another with spines.

Castle Rock Skate Park - Street Terrain
While the bowls at this park are great they are not the main attraction. The street course at this park is super cool and super big. In fact, the square footage dedicated to the street course is larger than most skate parks in Colorado. The street course is made up of banks, rails, stairs, trannies, curbs, planters, ledges and a great new snake run. Again keep in mind that there are skaters of all skill level using the park and some may not have the skills to maintain control of their boards and bodies. To protect yourself and them from injuries keep your eyes open for other skaters as you navigate your way around the street course.

Pala is quaint little town in California found in San Diego County. It is about 404 feet above sea level and is primarily a Native American community. This city is known for its treasures, primarily gold, tourmaline, morganite beryl and kunzite. However, it is also a great spot to test your luck at the local casinos. Finally, if you are a skateboarder, you will enjoy the Pala Skate Park, which is located next door to a great spa and resort.

Pala Skate Park - Pala, California
The Pala Skate Park is one of the city's main attractions. This park can be found at 11154 Highway 76, Pala, California. This is a concrete bowl park that costs less than the price of a movie ticket to skate for the day. If you will be in town for more than the day you can save money by purchasing a weekend or weekly pass. This is a great activity for the kids to do while parents are gambling at the local casinos or taking advantage of the nearby spa treatments.

Pala, California Attractions
There are three other main attractions found in Pala, California. The first attraction, located right next door to the Pala Skate Park, is the Pala Casino Resort Spa. Here you can gamble, go for a swim or sign up for a few spa treatments before heading on your way.

The second attraction is the Pala Casino. The Pala Casino offers a huge selection of games to choose between. There are over 2,000 gaming machines and over 59 table games. The table games offered by this casino include Caribbean Stud Poker, Pai-Gow Poker, Blackjack and Baccarat.

The third attraction is Gems of Pala. Here you can buy specimens of tourmaline jewelry or take a tour of the mine. This is a great stop if you enjoy pink tourmaline or if you are interested in gemology.

Vacationing in Pala, California
When vacationing in Pala, California, it is important that you dress for the weather. With cool winters and hot summers it is a good idea to pack clothing that you can layer. During the warmer months, you will want to wear sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses. In the cooler months, you will want to pack a windbreaker, a thin long sleeved shirt and long pants.

CastleRock, Colorado is a great city to visit if you enjoy skateboarding. Not only does it have one of the best street courses in the state, but it is also close to the attractions offered by Colorado Springs and Denver. Whether you are interested in wild outdoor adventures or great sporting events, this city is the place to be.

Castle Rock Skate Park
The Castle Rock Skate Park offers both a great selection of bowls and a world class street course. The bowl park includes a large bowl, a fish bowl, roll-in transitions, a mogul bowl and several others. The street course is really the main attraction for this park. It is absolutely huge. It includes features like banks, curbs, stairs, a snake run, trannies, planters and banks.

Shopping in Castle Rock
While the skating in Castle Rock is fierce, there are plenty of other things to do here. Many people come to Castle Rock for the shopping. There are several shopping districts including Wilcox Square, the Plum Creek Center, the Village Shopping Center, Mile-Stone Center and the Outlets at Castle Rock. You can shop for great deals on designer clothing, sports gear, local artwork or Western jewelry.

Local Attractions Not to Miss
Castle Rock is situated in the center of a great region of tourist attractions. Less than an hour to north sits Denver, Colorado, the largest city in the state. This city is a great place to explore if you want to shop, attend a professional sporting event or explore great tourist attractions like museums and art centers. Less than an hour to the south of Castle Rock is Colorado Springs, Colorado. This city offers some of the most beautiful landscapes in the world, such as those found in the Garden of the Gods. Other popular attractions include the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, the U.S. Air Force Academy, the U.S. Olympic Training Center and Pikes Peak.

Planning a Castle Rock Vacation
Castle Rock is a great city to stay in if you are interested in touring Denver, Colorado Springs or both cities. Its location not only makes it a convenient place to stay, but it can also be a great option if there are large events scheduled in Denver or Colorado Springs. The weather is a bit erratic in this part of the country. You can expect strong wind storms and thunderstorms during the summer months and infrequent heavy snowfall in the winter. However, what is great about this region is that it is far enough south that snow in the valleys tend to clear away within a few days of falling. This makes getting into and out of the area relatively easy for most of the year.

Ohio is filled with hidden skateboarding treasures. This state has a few big cities and a lot of suburbs to explore. If you are looking for skate parks, you will have the best luck by looking in the suburban regions of the state. One skate park that you will not want to pass by is the Stomping Grounds. This skate park is found in Austintown, Ohio, which is just outside of Youngstown, Ohio.

The Basics
Stomping Grounds is a great indoor park that offers nearly everything that you need to develop your skateboarding skills. It can be found at 1379 S. Raccoon Road in Austintown, Ohio. Here you will find quarter pipes and half pipes, ramps, stairs, rails, boxes and other great street and vert park features. This is a concrete and wood park, so you will want to wear long pants to protect your legs from slivers and road rash if you fall.

Schedule and Fees
Stomping Grounds has two schedules: a winter schedule and a summer schedule. The summer schedule is in effect from June 15 through Labor Day. During this time, the park is open Wednesday and Thursday from 6 p.m. until 10 p.m., Friday 6 p.m. until midnight and Saturday from noon until 5 p.m. with a second session from 5 p.m. until 10 p.m.

Winter sessions run Sundays from 1 p.m. until 6 p.m., Monday through Friday from 6 p.m. until 10 p.m. and Saturday from noon to 5 p.m. and again from 5 p.m. until 10 p.m.

Generally you will pay about $10 per session. The only exceptions are Monday and Saturdays. Monday is Cheap Monday and your session is only $5. If you want to skate all day on Saturday, your session fee will be about $20.

Rules and Tips
In order to skate at the Stomping Grounds, you will first need to fill out a liability waiver. A lot of skate parks currently requiring this. Next, if you are under 18 years of age, you will need to wear a helmet at all times while skating at this park. However, if you are over 18, wearing a helmet is up to you.

Youngstown, Ohio, is a great place to plan a vacation. It is in the center of all the Midwest action. It is only about an hour from both Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Cleveland, Ohio. It is also the halfway point between New York City and Chicago. If you are passing through Youngstown on your way to one of these larger cities, stop over for a day or two to see what it has to offer.

Stomping Grounds - Local Skate Park
If you want to stretch your legs and get some riding time in during your vacation or business trip, drive to the Youngstown suburb of Austintown. This is where you will find a great skate park called Stomping Grounds. It is open all year; however, it has two seasonal schedules, a winter schedule and a summer schedule. Saturday the park is always open from noon until 10 p.m. regardless of when you visit the area. The owners of this skate park also open the park when the outside weather is bad, so call ahead if you are stuck indoors and want something fun to do.

Youngstown, Ohio Attractions
When you are not skateboarding, you will want to explore the local tourist attractions. One of the must see attractions is the Butler Institute of American Art. It is located on Wick Avenue. The Mahoning Valley Historical Society is also found on Wick Avenue at 648 Wick Avenue.

If you are interested in nature, consider touring the Ford Nature Education Center, which is located at 840 Old Furnace Road. On the other hand, if you are interested in catching some air instead of getting your shoes dirty, plan to take a hot air balloon ride offered by the Sky Dancer Hot Air Balloon Flight. This ballooning company can be found at 3110 E. Western Reserve Road.

If you are looking for a place to go to school next year, stop by the Youngstown State University campus. Take a tour, talk to an admissions counselor and explore the campus. You can also try out the food, do a little shopping at the University Center and become familiar with the vibe of the school.

New York is a state this has just about everything you could ever want from urban attractions to wildlife adventures. If you are a skater and touring the Catskill Region of New York then stop by the infamous Skate Time 209 for a great time. This skating site not only offers a 10,000-square foot skate park, but it offers a retro roller rink, an arcade and a snack bar. If you are ready for a skating caper, pull on your hoodie and head to Skate Time 209.

Skate Time 209 - the Basics
You can find Skate Time 209 at 5164 Route 209, Mettacahonts Road in Accord, New York. This is in the Catskill Region of New York. It is a little off the beaten trail but well worth the effort to get there. The fee for using the skate park will be about $9 for a single session or about $20 for a day pass.

The schedule for Skate Time 209 is broken up by season. The winter schedule will generally offer two sessions, an afternoon session, which runs from 1:30 p.m. until 4:30 p.m., and an evening session, which runs from 7 p.m. until 10 p.m. The summer season will generally offer three sessions. It is a good idea to call ahead to see if a session is open to the public or if it has been rented for a party, which is particularly important during the summer season.

In order to skate at Skate Time 209 you will be required to wear a helmet. You can rent helmets at the rental counter. Also this is a BYOB (bring your own board) skate park. However, if you want to use the roller rink, you can rent roller skates (the old fashion kind) at the rental counter.

Skate Time 209 - Features
Skate Time 209 has both vert features and street course features. Its top attractions include a half pipe with a berm and drops of six feet and eight feet. The street course features include things like rails, lots of great boxes, stairs and hubbas.

Maryland is an interesting state if you are a skateboarder. It contains several opportunities to skateboard; however, your best bet is always going to be a local skate park. If you live in Ocean City, Maryland, or if you will be visiting this city, grab your board and skateboard shoes and head to the Ocean City Skate Park.

Ocean City Skate Park - The Basics
The Ocean City Skate Park can be found on the corner of St. Louis Avenue and 3rd Street in Ocean City, Maryland. It is a good sized concrete skate park with about 17,000 square feet of terrain to explore. Four thousand square feet of this park are dedicated to a bowl park. Here you will find smooth transitions, a pool bowl, a large vert ramp and a mini vert ramp. The remaining 13,000 square feet of this park are dedicated to a street course that contains everything that street skaters enjoy such as hips and hit walls. This park was designed by the well-known skate park designer Tim Payne, so you know the layout is going to be skater-friendly.

Ocean City Skate Park - Hours and Fees
This is not a free skate park so you will have to scrounge together some dough before skating here. However, the fees are reasonably affordable. Your best deal is an annual membership which costs $45 for local residents and $90 for everyone else. To get the most from this membership buy it as close to July 1 as possible. Daily passes range between $10 and $12, and weekly passes cost around $40.

The Ocean City Skate Park has two skateboarding seasons. The spring season runs from March until May. During this season, the park will be open Monday through Friday from 11:30 a.m. until it gets dark, on the weekend from 9:30 a.m. until dark and on "no-school days" from 9:30 a.m. until dark. The summer season runs from June until the end of August. During this season the park is open everyday from 9:30 a.m. until dark.

In order to skate here you will need to sign up for membership. This will include a liability waiver. If you are under 18 years of age, your parents or legal guardians will need to fill out your paper work for you so you can skate at the Ocean City Skate Park.

Ocean City is known for many things including its boardwalk and its surfing. However, it is also a great city to visit if you are a skateboarder. If you are looking for a great vacation destination and you are a skater, pack your bag, board and head to Ocean City, Maryland.

Ocean City Skate Park
As a skater, you naturally want to know where you can skate on your vacation. In Ocean City the premiere skate park is the Ocean City Skate Park. This skate park can be found on the corner of 3rd Street and St. Louis Avenue. It is a concrete park that offers 17,000 square feet of obstacles, bowls and ramps for you to shred. This is a dual skate park, with one section dedication to a bowl park (pool bowl design), and one section dedicated to a street course. This park requires you to pay a fee and wear safety equipment; however, the rules and fees are both reasonable.

In order to skate at the Ocean City Skate Park you will need to visit the city between March and August. These are the only months when it is open. If you visit the park between March and May you can get into the park weekdays between 11:30 a.m. and dark and on the weekends from 9:30 a.m. until dark, and if you visit the park between June and August you can get into the park any day from 9:30 a.m. until dark.

Ocean City Skate Shops
When you aren't skating at the local skate park, you can spend some time shopping at the local skate shops. There are at least two spots in Ocean City where you can find great gear and clothing for skaters. They are the Atlantic Skate, Inc., found at 12632 Sunset Avenue and Chat Street, found at 1215 Atlantic Avenue.

Ocean City Attractions
While skateboard themed attractions are going to occupy most of your time, don't forget to check out the other tourist attractions offered by Ocean City, Maryland. The most popular attractions in the city include the Ripley's Believe It or Not Museum, the Ocean City Boardwalk, the Jolly Roger's Amusement Park, the DiscoverSea Shipwreck Museum and the 65th Street Slide and Ride. You will also want to check out the local seafood restaurants, stands and eateries.

Virginia is a great destination for skateboarders. However, if you are looking for a vacation destination that is slightly less crowded than top Virginia destinations like Virginia Beach, then consider visiting Fairfax, Virginia. Here you will find a skate park, a skate shop and lots of great Virginia attractions.

Fairfax Skate Park - Skate Night
Fairfax is the home to Skate Night. This skate park is unique in that it is only open a couple of hours a week. It is open Sunday nights from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. This park has a variety of obstacles and features that you can skate on including a launch ramp, a manual box, handrails, a grind box and a quarter pipe.

Fairfax Skate Shop - Elite Skate Shop
If you are interested in doing a little shopping for skater gear, head to the Fair Oaks Mall. Here you will find Elite. This is a great skate shop where you will be able to find equipment, clothing and supplies for your skateboarding collection.

Fairfax Attractions - What Else You Can Do
The top attraction in Fairfax is the National Firearms Museum. It is located at 11250 Waples Mill Road. It hosts the largest firearms collection in the world. This is a great attraction to visit if you are interested in firearms, or if you are just interested in a great tourist stop. This stop has been approved for visitors of all ages, making it a great tourist attraction for families and singles alike.

For the rest of the attractions, you will need to take a short drive to Alexandria. Here you will find the Historical Haunts tour, located at 134 North Royal Street. You will also find the Sugar House Day Spa and Salon, which is located at 111 North Alfred Street. Finally you can take a river tour offered by the Potomac Riverboat Company, which can be found at 205 The Strand. All of these attractions are great and will not only keep you entertained but also give you a little more insight to the history and culture found in Virginia.