Historic Manassas - Attractions

Attractions

There are many attractions in the Greater Manassas area. Click a category to see some specifics:

Museums & Historic Sites
Walking & Driving Tours
Additional Area Attractions
Water Parks

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Museums & Historic Sites

Name	Phone	Address
The Manassas Museum System	703-368-1873	9101 Prince William Street Manassas, Virginia 20110
The region's storied past is preserved through award-winning videos, permanent and changing exhibits and special events. Echoes, The Manassas Museum Store, carries a variety of evocative keepsakes, prints, postcards and items of historical interest. Open from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Tuesday – Sunday and all Federal Holidays except New Year’s Day, Christmas and Thanksgiving.
The Freedom Museum	703-393-0660 877-393-0660
Located at the Manassas Regional Airport, the museum features vintage vehicles and aircraft from World War I & II on aprons and runways adjacent to the terminal building. Inside the terminal photographs, combat illustrations, and letters draw you through America's 20th century.
Manassas Industrial School/Jennie Dean Memorial
Born a slave in western Prince William in 1852, Jane Serepta Dean founded the school so young African American men and women could learn a marketable trade. The memorial located on the actual site of the 1893 school, provides a captivating glimpse into the life of a young African American men and women after the Civil War.
The Center for the Arts at The Candy Factory	703-330-ARTS	9419 Battle Street Manassas, VA 20110
The historic Hopkins Candy Factory building, located at 9419 Battle Street, is the home for the Center for the Arts. Experience art of all styles at the Caton Merchant Family Gallery or enjoy the performing arts in the convertible theater space.
Mayfield & Cannon Branch Civil War Forts
The only surviving Civil War earthen fortifications left in the City of Manassas. At the recently restored Mayfield Fort, Civil War history comes alive along the fort’s walking trails with interpretative markers, reproduction cannons and “Quaker Gun.”
Confederate Cemetery
In 1867, an acre of land was donated as a resting place for Southern soldiers. A year later more than 250 fallen soldiers had been laid to rest here. The Cemetery is located on Center Street south of Grant Avenue and is included on the Old Town Driving Tour available at the Historic Manassas Visitors Center.
Ben Lomond Manor House & Old Rose Garden	703-792-7060
The Manor (1837) is believed to have been occupied by both Confederate and Union Troops as a wartime hospital. Today, one of the largest collections of antique roses adorns the once desolate grounds.
Manassas National Battlefield Park	703-361-1339
Not far from Old Town are the hallowed acres that made the name Manassas synonymous with bravery and sacrifice, and symbolic of the tragedy and futility of war. Walk this rolling, peaceful countryside and partake of the legend and mystery that the Manassas National Battlefield Park still holds. A key crossroads during the American Civil War, today Manassas is a thriving railroad town proud of its unique heritage and vibrant, enthusiastic outlook for the future. Open daily except Christmas Day. For more information and seasonal hours of operation, call 703-361-1339.

Walking and Driving Tours

Driving & Walking Tour of Old Town Manassas- Year-Round Pick up this brochure for your self-guided tour at the Visitor Center and at The Manassas Museum. Tour begins at Historic Manassas Train Depot.

Additional Area Attractions

Name	Phone	Address
Old Dominion Speedway	703-361-7753	10611 Dumfries Road Manassas, Virginia 20110
NASCAR Racing in Manassas across from the Fairgrounds on Dumfries Road (Business Route 234 South).

Water Parks

Enjoy acres of aquatic adventures with tube slides, water cannons, lazy rivers and much more at two local waterparks within a short drive from Old Town.

Name	Phone	Address
Splashdown Waterpark	703-361-4451	7500 Ben Lomond Drive (Near the Manassas Battlefield Park)

Signal Bay Waterpark		Signal Hill, 9300 Signal View (Drive in neighboring Manassas Park)
Signal Bay Water Park is a 27,000 square foot aquatic facility within Signal Hill Park featuring a zero depth entry leisure pool with water cannons, slides, a Lazy River, and a sand volleyball court. Concessions, Showers and locker rooms are made available for citizen convenience.