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46 Best and Fun Things To Do In Manassas, Virginia


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There are plenty of activities and exciting experiences to be had in Manassas, Virginia – a major area in Prince William County.

Visit the National Battlefield Park, where over 40 miles of hiking trails wind through and pass by most of the significant historical sites. The Hylton Performing Arts Center hosts a wide range of performances, from big national events to local homegrown ones. You’ll have plenty of fantastic restaurants and bars to choose from in the evenings, providing a range of delicious meals and unique local beers and wines. The beauty of Virginia inspired countless artists to create the most exquisite pieces for visitors to behold at the local art studio.

With a myriad of indoor and outdoor delights, Manassas never fails to entice travelers. For all these attractions and so much more to see and do in Manassas, explore the comprehensive list below.

The 46 Most Popular Things To Do In Manassas, Virginia

46. Matthews Hill

5.0 ★★★★★ (1 review)

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45. Chinn Ridge

5.0 ★★★★★ (2 reviews)

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Location: Manassas VA

44. Matthews Hill

5.0 ★★★★★ (2 reviews)

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Location: Historic District 6215 Sudley Road Manassas VA

Web Address:   https://nps.gov/mana/index.htm

43. Bull Run

4.3 ★★★★☆ (4 reviews)

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42. Henry House Hill

4.3 ★★★★☆ (6 reviews)

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41. Deep cut trail

4.9 ★★★★★ (10 reviews)

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Location: 5433 5589 Featherbed Ln Manassas VA

Web Address:   http://nps.gov/mana

40. Costello Park

4.2 ★★★★☆ (15 reviews)

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Location: Park Pl Manassas Park VA

39. Webb Nature Sanctuary

4.8 ★★★★★ (17 reviews)

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Location: 12829 Chestnut Street Clifton VA

Tel:  703 250 9124

Web Address:   https://novaparks.com/parks/webb-nature-sanctuary

38. Bluebell Trail

4.6 ★★★★★ (20 reviews)

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Location: Unnamed Rd. Centreville VA

Tel:  703 631 0550

Web Address:   https://novaparks.com/parks/bull-run-regional-park

37. Mayfield Earthwork Fort (Manassas Battlefield)

4.7 ★★★★★ (26 reviews)

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Location: 8401 Quarry Road Manassas VA

Web Address:   http://manassascity.org/parks

36. Cannon Branch Fort

4.1 ★★★★☆ (32 reviews)

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Location: 10611 Gateway Blvd Manassas VA

Web Address:   https://wkpd.one/503Wy4

35. Centre Ridge North Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ (39 reviews)

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Location: Centreville VA

Tel:  703 324 7329

Web Address:   https://fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/locator

34. Van Hanh Center

4.9 ★★★★★ (40 reviews)

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Location: 7605 Bull Run Dr Centreville VA

Tel:  703 968 8460

Web Address:   http://vanhanhmeditationcenter.com/

33. Liberia House Historic Site

4.5 ★★★★★ (46 reviews)

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Location: 8601 Portner Ave Manassas VA

Tel:  703 368 1873

Web Address:   http://manassasva.gov/museum

32. Stonewall Jackson Monument

4.6 ★★★★★ (50 reviews)

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Location: 6511 Sudley Road Manassas VA

Web Address:   http://nps.gov/mana

31. Dove’s Landing Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ (51 reviews)

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Location: 9305 Doves Ln Manassas VA

Tel:  703 792 7060

Web Address:   http://pwcgov.org/government/dept/park/pages/default.aspx

30. Clifton Historic District

4.7 ★★★★★ (67 reviews)

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Location: Clifton VA

Web Address:   http://clifton-va.com/

29. Blooms Park

4.7 ★★★★★ (68 reviews)

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Location: 9701 Manassas Dr Manassas Park VA

Tel:  703 335 8872

Web Address:   https://manassasparkcommunitycenter.com/parks/blooms_park.php

28. Brentsville Courthouse Historic Centre

4.6 ★★★★★ (86 reviews)

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Location: 12229 Bristow Road Bristow VA

Tel:  703 365 7895

Web Address:   https://pwcva.gov/department/historic-preservation/brentsville-courthouse-historic-centre

27. Nokesville Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ (100 reviews)

Location: 12560 Aden Road Nokesville VA

Tel:  703 792 7060

Web Address:   https://pwcva.gov/department/parks-recreation-tourism

26. Cub Run Stream Valley Trail

4.6 ★★★★★ (102 reviews)

Location: 0534 06 D Centreville VA

25. Brawner Farm Interpretive Center

4.7 ★★★★★ (109 reviews)

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Location: 6501 Pageland Ln Gainesville VA

Tel:  571 261 3078

Web Address:   https://nps.gov/mana/index.htm

24. Westfields Golf Club

4.5 ★★★★★ (117 reviews)

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Location: 13940 Balmoral Greens Ave Clifton VA

Tel:  703 631 3300

Web Address:   http://westfieldsgolf.com/

23. Clareybrook Park

4.6 ★★★★★ (119 reviews)

Location: 12751 Rob Roy Way Bristow VA

Tel:  703 361 0367

Web Address:   https://google.com/amp/s/gainesvillebristow.wordpress.com/2010/07/06/braemars-clareybrook-park/amp/

22. Bull Run Occoquan Trail

4.6 ★★★★★ (133 reviews)

Location: 12619 Old Yates Ford Road Clifton VA

Web Address:   https://novaparks.com/parks/bull-run-occoquan-trail

21. Ben Lomond Regional Park

4.5 ★★★★★ (134 reviews)

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Location: 7500 Ben Lomond Park Road Manassas VA

Tel:  703 361 4451

Web Address:   https://pwcva.gov/department/parks-recreation-tourism

20. Baldwin Park

4.6 ★★★★★ (150 reviews)

Location: 9101 Prince William Street Manassas VA

Tel:  703 368 1873

Web Address:   https://manassasva.gov/parks_culture_and_recreation/parks.php

19. Effingham Manor Winery

4.6 ★★★★★ (198 reviews)

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Location: 14325 Trotters Ridge Pl Nokesville VA

Tel:  703 594 2300

Web Address:   http://effinghammanor.com/

18. Bristoe Station Battlefield Heritage Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ (230 reviews)

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Location: Bristow VA

Tel:  703 792 4754

Web Address:   https://pwcva.gov/department/historic-preservation/bristoe-station-battlefield

17. Braddock Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ (271 reviews)

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Location: 13451 Braddock Road Clifton VA

Tel:  703 324 8732

Web Address:   https://fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/

16. Cub Run Stream Valley Park

4.5 ★★★★★ (326 reviews)

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Location: 15080 Streetillfield Pl Centreville VA

Tel:  703 444 1776

Web Address:   http://fairfaxcounty.gov/

15. Signal Hill Park

4.5 ★★★★★ (385 reviews)

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Location: 9300 Signal View Dr Manassas Park VA

Tel:  703 335 8872

Web Address:   https://manassasparkcommunitycenter.com/parks/signal_hill_park.php

14. Atlantis Waterpark at Bull Run

4.3 ★★★★☆ (399 reviews)

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Location: 7700 Bull Run Dr Centreville VA

Tel:  703 631 0552

Web Address:   https://novaparks.com/waterparks/atlantis-waterpark

13. All Saints Catholic Church

4.8 ★★★★★ (487 reviews)

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Location: 9300 Streetonewall Road Manassas VA

Tel:  703 368 4500

Web Address:   http://allsaintsvachurch.org/

12. Skate N’ Fun Zone

4.2 ★★★★☆ (848 reviews)

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Location: 7878 Sudley Road Manassas VA

Tel:  703 361 7465

Web Address:   http://skatenfunzone.com/

11. The Winery at Bull Run

4.3 ★★★★☆ (912 reviews)

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Location: 15950 Lee Hwy Centreville VA

Tel:  703 815 2233

Web Address:   http://wineryatbullrun.com/

10. Autobahn Indoor Speedway & Events – Manassas, VA

4.6 ★★★★★ (2,095 reviews)

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Location: 8300 Sudley Road A5 Manassas VA

Tel:  571 762 2100

Web Address:   http://autobahnspeed.com/

Our Top picks

9. Historic Manassas, Inc

4.7 ★★★★★ (96 reviews)

Location: 9431 West Street Manassas VA

Tel:  703 361 6599

Web Address:   http://visitmanassas.org/

8. Ben Lomond Historic Site

4.7 ★★★★★ (98 reviews)

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Location: 10321 Sudley Manor Dr Manassas VA

Tel:  703 367 7872

Web Address:   https://pwcva.gov/department/historic-preservation/ben-lomond-historic-site

7. KO Distilling

4.9 ★★★★★ (123 reviews)

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Location: 10381 Central Park Dr STE 105 Manassas VA

Tel:  571 292 1115

Web Address:   http://kodistilling.com/

6. Hemlock Overlook Regional Park

4.6 ★★★★★ (256 reviews)

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Location: 13220 Yates Ford Road Clifton VA

Tel:  800 877 0954

Web Address:   https://novaparks.com/parks/hemlock-overlook-regional-park

5. Signal Bay Waterpark

4.3 ★★★★☆ (447 reviews)

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Location: 9300 Signal View Dr Manassas Park VA

Tel:  703 335 8872

Web Address:   https://manassasparkcommunitycenter.com/signal_bay_waterpark.php

4. Paradise Springs Winery

4.3 ★★★★☆ (525 reviews)

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Location: 13219 Yates Ford Road Clifton VA

Tel:  703 830 9463

Web Address:   http://paradisespringswinery.com/

3. SplashDown Waterpark

4.4 ★★★★☆ (1,183 reviews)

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Location: 7500 Ben Lomond Park Road Manassas VA

Tel:  703 792 8200

Web Address:   http://splashdownwaterpark.com/

2. Bull Run Regional Park

4.5 ★★★★★ (2,881 reviews)

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Location: 7700 Bull Run Dr Centreville VA

Tel:  703 631 0550

Web Address:   https://novaparks.com/parks/bull-run-regional-park

1. Manassas National Battlefield Park

4.7 ★★★★★ (4,118 reviews)

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Location: 6511 Sudley Road Manassas VA

Tel:  703 361 1339

Web Address:   http://nps.gov/mana/index.htm

Final Words:

Thank you for reading our list of the best things to do in Manassas, Virginia! We hope it helped you plan the perfect itinerary for your next trip to this fantastic destination. Happy travels!

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