Manassas / Prince William County Virginia Tourism

Prince William County / Manassas, Virginia holds its own unforgettable role in American history. In July 1861, Union and Confederate forces faced off for the first, major battle of the Civil War.

Today, visitors can journey through hallowed ground at Manassas National Battlefield Park and explore interpretive exhibits at the Manassas Museum tracing the region’s history from colonial days to the recent past.

From yesterday’s battlefields, to today’s frontlines, Prince William County is home to the new National Museum of the Marine Corps. Boasting stunning architecture and interactive displays, the museum attracted more than 600,000 visitors from around the world in just its first year!

Travelers also come to Prince William County to perfect their swings. This is home to the links where the legends play: Prince William County is the four-time host of the Presidents Cup. For those who may not always aim for the hole-in-one, there are nine championship, daily fee golf courses with an array of terrain and amazing views.

Prince William County also is known as the Outdoors Capital of the Capital Region. From the depths of the Potomac River to the heights of the Bull Run Mountains, Prince William County offers national, state and local parks and sanctuaries and wetlands. Visitors seeking to escape city streets for quiet retreats, may hike, bike, fish, picnic, canoe, bird watch and horseback ride.

Families also may bridge the generation gap at three water parks, indoor and outdoor ice skating rinks and Potomac Nationals minor league baseball games. Racing fans may get into the fast lane at the NOVA BMX track or with NASCAR at Old Dominion Speedway!

Shopping is the top activity on vacation, and Potomac Mills Mall is the most visited tourist attraction in Prince William County and one of the largest value outlet malls on the East Coast! Bargains, and treasures, also are found on our antique corridors, and in Historic Manassas and Historic Occoquan. Our destination also offers family-friendly festivals year-round, while the world’s hottest entertainment acts take center stage at Nissan Pavilion.

To make their stays complete, visitors may rest easily at more than three dozen hotels and a charming bed and breakfast, and eat memorably at hundreds of restaurants. They also may indulge their senses at the Winery at LaGrange.