Things To Do in Manassas, Virginia
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There are lots of things to do in Manassas. Golf courses, museums, parks and a whole lot more!
Historic Manassas Virginia
Historic Manassas Virginia
Manassas was a collection of plantations before the opening shots of the First Battle of Bull (Manassas). Union Brigadier General Irvin McDowell commanded 35,000 troops of the Army of Northeastern Virginia who marched from Washington, D. C. to Centreville along the Alexandria Turnpike to seize Manassas Junction. This was a vital transportation route where the Orange and Alexandria Railroad met the Manassas Gap Railroad leading west to the Shenandoah Valley. If McDowell seized this junction, he would control the best overland approach to the Confederate capital of Richmond. The fate of Manassas was forever changed.
The Union attack on July 21, 1861 at Sudley Springs was originally planned to cross Bull Run at the Stone Bridge. But false rumors lead Union planners to believe the Stone Bridge was readied with explosives for the Union approach. As a result, the Union Army of Northeastern Virginia, the… Continue reading
Manassas Virginia Restaurants
Manassas Virginia Restaurants
We enjoy these restaurants when we are conducting business in Manassas. We also leave our office in Woodbridge to have dinner in Old Town Manassas. The bottom line: We think the restaurants listed below are worth going out of you way.
- Carmello’s A fantastic wine list and changing menu to support spring, summer, fall, and winter. Regardless of what time of year you visit, the kitchen and service staff meets expectations by paying attention to details. Carmello’s is in the Manassas Historic District at the intersection of Center Street and Battle Street next to the Opera House. The restaurant offers a changing seasonal menu of fresh ingredients leading to recognition of the Best in Fine Dining in Prince William County (2013) by Prince William Today (InsideNova.com). The wine list has more than 100 imported Portuguese wines leading to Wine Spectator Magazine recognition with the 2010-2013… Continue reading
About The Moyers Team: Dwayne & Maryanne Moyers, Realtors
The Moyers are full-time real estate agents affiliated with Long & Foster Realtors. The Moyers Team provides all residential services in Fairfax County, Prince William County, Stafford County, Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania County, King George County, & Caroline County.