Attractions
There are many attractions in the Greater Manassas area. Click a category to see some specifics:
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The Manassas Museum
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703-368-1873 | 9101 Prince William Street Manassas, Virginia 20110 |
| The region's storied past is preserved through award-winning videos, permanent and changing exhibits and special events. Echoes, The Manassas Museum Store, carries a variety of evocative keepsakes, prints, postcards and items of historical interest. Open from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Tuesday – Sunday and all Federal Holidays except New Year’s Day, Christmas and Thanksgiving. |
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| The Freedom Museum | 703-393-0660 877-393-0660 |
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| Located at the Manassas Regional Airport, the museum features vintage vehicles and aircraft from World War I & II on aprons and runways adjacent to the terminal building. Inside the terminal photographs, combat illustrations, and letters draw you through America's 20th century. | ||
| Harris Pavilion | 703-361-9800 | 9201 Center Street Manassas, VA 20110 |
| The Loy E. Harris Pavilion, the newest entertainment facility in Historic Old Town Manassas, is now available for rent for a variety of public and private events. This new pavilion is the home for public ice-skating during the winter season. From April to November, the pavilion will have a variety of entertainment and events. Please visit our calendar of events often for current information. | ||
| Hylton Performing Arts | 888-945-2468 | 10960 George Mason Circle Manassas, VA 20110 |
| Manassas Industrial School/Jennie Dean Memorial | ||
| Born a slave in western Prince William in 1852, Jane Serepta Dean founded the school so young African American men and women could learn a marketable trade. The memorial located on the actual site of the 1893 school, provides a captivating glimpse into the life of a young African American men and women after the Civil War. | ||
| The Center for the Arts at The Candy Factory |
703-330-ARTS | 9419 Battle Street Manassas, VA 20110 |
The historic Hopkins Candy Factory building, located at 9419 Battle Street, is the home for the Center for the Arts. Experience art of all styles at the Caton Merchant Family Gallery or enjoy the performing arts in the convertible theater space. |
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| Mayfield & Cannon Branch Civil War Forts | ||
The only surviving Civil War earthen fortifications left in the City of Manassas. At the recently restored Mayfield Fort, Civil War history comes alive along the fort’s walking trails with interpretative markers, reproduction cannons and “Quaker Gun.” |
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| Confederate Cemetery | ||
| In 1867, an acre of land was donated as a resting place for Southern soldiers. A year later more than 250 fallen soldiers had been laid to rest here. The Cemetery is located on Center Street south of Grant Avenue and is included on the Old Town Driving Tour available at the Historic Manassas Visitors Center. | ||
| Ben Lomond Manor House & Old Rose Garden | 703-367-7872 | |
The Manor (1837) is believed to have been occupied by both Confederate and Union Troops as a wartime hospital. Today, one of the largest collections of antique roses adorns the once desolate grounds. |
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| Manassas National Battlefield Park | 703-361-1339 | |
| Not far from Old Town are the hallowed acres that made the name Manassas synonymous with bravery and sacrifice, and symbolic of the tragedy and futility of war. Walk this rolling, peaceful countryside and partake of the legend and mystery that the Manassas National Battlefield Park still holds. A key crossroads during the American Civil War, today Manassas is a thriving railroad town proud of its unique heritage and vibrant, enthusiastic outlook for the future. Open daily except Christmas Day. For more information and seasonal hours of operation, call 703-361-1339. | ||
Driving & Walking Tour of Old Town Manassas- Year-Round Pick up this brochure for your self-guided tour at the Visitor Center and at The Manassas Museum. Tour begins at Historic Manassas Train Depot.
Download a map of signs marking historical spots in Manassas
Enjoy acres of aquatic adventures with tube slides, water cannons, lazy rivers and much more at two local waterparks within a short drive from Old Town.
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| Splashdown Waterpark | 703-361-4451 | 7500 Ben Lomond Drive (Near the Manassas Battlefield Park) |
| Signal Bay Waterpark | Signal Hill, 9300 Signal View (Drive in neighboring Manassas Park) |
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| Signal Bay Water Park is a 27,000 square foot aquatic facility within Signal Hill Park featuring a zero depth entry leisure pool with water cannons, slides, a Lazy River, and a sand volleyball court. Concessions, Showers and locker rooms are made available for citizen convenience. | ||