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Manassas National Battlefield Park

Jiffy Lube Live Concerts

Leesylvania State ParkPotomac Nationals Minor League Baseball

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Close to DC. But not too close.Located 30 Miles south/southwest of the Nation’s Capital, Prince William, Virginia is a travel destination featuring American Civil War battlefields, scenic parks and trails, U.S. Marine Corps Heritage, craft beer, wine & spirits and dining spots perfect for any getaway.

Manassas National Battlefield Park: This 5,000 + acre National Park is the site of the two bloodiest battles of the American Civil War.

National Museum of the Marine Corps: Ex-Disney imaginers have created an immersive world-class museum experience using sight, sound, and movement to tell the story of the U.S. Marine Corps.

Jiffy Lube Live: A LiveNation® Venue – Hundreds of thousands of concert goers enjoy the DC area’s largest dedicated outdoor music venue each summer.

Prince William Forest Park: This National Park is the largest green space in Northern Virginia.

Leesylvania State Park: A beautiful park located on the shores of the Potomac River.

Potomac Mills: Virginia’s largest outlet mall of which is also home to IKEA

Potomac Nationals: Baseball fans every summer enjoy minor league play at Pfitzner Stadium.

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Washington DC 30 miles 0:45 hrs.Baltimore 74 miles 2:00 hrs.Richmond 83 miles 2:00 hrs.Gettysburg 88 miles 2:15 hrs.Williamsburg 132 miles 2:15 hrs.Philadelphia 172 miles 3:45 hrs.Virginia Beach 177 miles 3:45 hrs.New York 261 miles 5:15 hrs.

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Spring Tulip Festival at Burnside Farms

Spring/Summer: Annual Art & Craft Festival in Historic Occoquan, Virginia’s largest County Fair, Cocktails along the Potomac at Tim’s Rivershore.

Fall/Winter: View majestic fall colors at one or both of the National Parks, sip on hand crafted brews, wines and cocktails, and enjoy haunted ghost stories.

Quantico/Marine Corps Heritage: Did you know Quantico is not just a Hollywood movie set, it is actually Marine Corps Base Quantico, which is located in Prince William/Stafford County, Virginia – the “Crossroads of the Marine Corps”? Other story ideas related to history: • National Museum of the Marine Corps • Prince William County Historic Sites dating back to

colonial period. • Historic Haunts

Farms & Flowers: Did you know that Prince William County is home to The Festival of Spring at Burnside Farm where over 1 million tulips come to life during the festival? • Goat Yoga & Farm Experiences • Sunflowers & Farmers Markets

Concerts & Music: Did you know this summer Jiffy Lube Live will host Jimmy Buffet, Journey, Ozzy Osbourne, Dave Matthews Band, Kenny Chesney and more! Other story ideas related to Concerts/Music: • Farm Brew Live/2 Silos Brewing/The Yard Live

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Riverfront Dining - Historic Occoquan

Adventure & Sports: Did you know you can paddleboard along the shoreline of a historic mill town in Prince William, Virginia?Other story ideas related to Adventure & Sports: • Bull Run Mountain Conservancy hiking trail • Neabsco Creek Wetlands & New Boardwalk

coming soon!

Shopping: Did you know Prince William, Virginia is home to the DC Region’s only Cabela’s?Other story ideas related to Shopping: • Stonebridge at Potomac Town Center • Historic Downtowns – Haymarket & Occoquan

Eat & Drink: Did you know that Prince William, Virginia is home to the Steins, Vines & Moonshine Trail?Other story ideas related to Eat & Drink • Waterfront Dining • Seafood & BBQ • Unique Eats & Sweets