Overview
Prince William County is in Northern Virginia.
2 things to do · 6 bars & cafés
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Best things about Prince William County
Prince William Forest Park
37 miles of hiking and biking trails as well as camping.
Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge
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 — 17 mi away (major hub). Directions
- DCA Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Washington — 26 mi away (major hub). Directions
The closest major airport are Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), although Manassas also has its own, for private planes: Manassas Regional (MNZ).
Full “Get in” guide ↓Sample 3-day trip
- Day 1: Woodbridge — Occoquan, Julie J. Metz Neabsco Creek Wetlands Preserve.
- Day 2: Manassas — Old Town Manassas, Manassas National Battlefield Park, Splashdown Waterpark.
- Day 3: Quantico — Quantico National Cemetery, National Marine Corps Museum.
Built from the best-covered destinations in this region; open each for its own day plan.
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Other destinations
- [http://nps.gov/mana Manassas National Battlefield Park]. Site of both the first and second Battles of Bull Run.
Get in
The closest major airport are Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), although Manassas also has its own, for private planes: Manassas Regional (MNZ).
Otherwise, the main artery is without question I-95. Interstate 66 also crosses through the northern part of the county.
See
Sightseeing in Prince William County is overwhelmingly military-related: the National Museum of the Marine Corps and Manassas Battlefield National Park, both of which attract a lot of residents and other out-of-state tourists coming down from D.C.
Do
Do Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge
Buy
The Potomac Mills Outlets are the other big regional draw, again bringing in the visitors from D.C.
Drink
The Steins, Vines, and Moonshine trail compromises breweries, wineries, and distilleries throughout Prince William County.
Breweries
Distilleries
Wineries and vineyards
Drink Aroma Wine Tasting
A tasting room is operated by Morais Vineyards & Winery, and they serve all the same wines available at the winery as well as limited release wines.
Drink Effingham Manor Winery
A historic winery located in Nokesville with several picturesque buildings and landscapes to enjoy. Wine tasting, sampling, flights, and bottle service are available at the historic Manor House and winery building. The grounds are open for visitors to explore and contain picnic tables, firepits, a koi pond, and porches with comfortable seating options.
Drink Nokesville Winery
A small farm winery and vineyard focusing on soil-to-bottle production that strives to produce quality wines for all to enjoy. They are open by reservation only, which can be made on the website ahead of time.
Drink The Winery at La Grange
Prince William County’s oldest established winery, is housed in an 18th century manor house surrounded by an expansive vineyard. The vineyard and winery feature year-round, seasonal events and host wine tastings in both the barrel room and manor house.
Drink The Winery at Sunshine Ridge Farm
Located on Lake Manassas with a rustic wine tasting room and an old pub style brewery with large fireplaces.
Cities and towns
- Manassas — the county seat.
- Woodbridge — a major shopping destination for Potomac Mills Outlets. Near Dale City, on the southern coast of the county
- Quantico — a town on the Potomac. The other three sides are surrounded by the largest marine base in the world, Marine Corps Base Quantico.
- Bristow
- Triangle
Nearby
Centreville
City / town · 12 listings · 10 mi away
Burke
City / town · 13 mi away
Lorton
City / town · 17 listings · 13 mi away
Chantilly
City / town · 19 listings · 14 mi away
Fairfax
City / town · 28 listings · 14 mi away
Annandale
City / town · 6 listings · 17 mi away
Springfield
City / town · 8 listings · 17 mi away
Aquia Harbour
City / town · 3 listings · 17 mi away
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