Overview
Bristow is a town in Northern Virginia, in the process of being swallowed up by the expanding suburbs of Manassas.
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Best things about Bristow
St Benedict Monastery
A monastery that’s open to public, has some things to see.
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Apr–Oct. Summer highs reach about 90°F; winter lows dip to about 30°F. Very hot (Jul) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: Jul and Jun. (climate data from nearby Washington, D.C.)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- IAD Washington Dulles International Airport, Dulles — 16 mi away (major hub). Directions
- DCA Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Washington — 28 mi away (major hub). Directions
Bristow is about 2 miles from I-66 exit 44.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
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Food for you
What to ask about, for your diet
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Understand
Bristow is a rapidly-growing town. In 2000 the population of Bristow was 8,910, but the 2014 estimate is 29,000. It is mostly white and moderately wealthy.
Get in
Bristow is about 2 miles from I-66 exit 44.
Route 28 passes through the center of Bristow.
Mananas Regional Airport is minutes away from Bristow by car.
Mananas and Bristow/Broad Run are the local rail stations.
Get around
Driving would be the best mode of transportation. There are also a few bus stops around the town. Uber and other rideshare services are available. <mapframe latitude="38.7397" longitude="-77.5581" zoom="13" width="400" height="300" align="right">{ "type": "FeatureCollection", "features": [ { "type": "Feature", "properties": {}, "geometry": { "type": "Point", "coordinates": [ -77.59211280099407, 38.7882677619436 ] } } ] }</mapframe>
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