Manassas National Battlefield Park
The National Register of Historic Places included Manassas National Battlefield Park in 1966. Since then, this national park receives more than 900,000 visitors annually. The First and Second Battles of Bull Run were fought there. While at the Battlefield Park, visitors should make sure to visit the Henry Hill Visitor Center. Many Civil War clothing and weaponry are on display at this visitor center. Additional displays detail the two wars and show potential outcomes. Groveton, Brawner’s Farm, and the Robinson House are just a few of the structures and locations that attract tourists to the Battlefield Park, which has more than 5,000 acres of land.
Manassas Station
Amtrak is one option for travelers to reach Manassas. The Amtrak Northeast Regional, Cardinal, and Crescent trains all stop at the Manassas Station, which was constructed in 1914. It serves as the primary station for the Virginia Railway Express, a train that enters and exits Washington, D.C. The line was bought by the city of Manassas in the 1990s, and the station structure underwent renovation. This construction has been extended by around 32 feet from its original size. The James & Marion Payne Memorial Railroad Gallery and the Tourist Information Center are accessible to station visitors.
Hylton Performing Arts Center
The Hylton Performing Arts Center is an opera-style venue with over 1,123 seats and an area of 85,000 square feet. The Gregory Family Theater is a sizable open area where seats may be arranged in accordance with the requirements of the event, together with Merchant Hall, the primary performing arts theater. The Performing Arts Center presents dance recitals, performances, exhibitions, and a summer program for youngsters. The Center also hosts a family series with performances that are suitable for children as well as ones that use flashing lights, dark lights, and physical humor. This is a fantastic chance for artists to design and present performances employing fictitious creatures using original props and effects.
Ben Lomond Historic Site
The Ben Lomond Historical Site, commonly known as the Stone House, is one of the key attractions of the Manassas National Battlefield Park. Confederates gained control of the home in 1861 and turned it into a hospital. This home functioned as a hospital for the wounded during the First and Second Battles of Bull Run (also known as the First and Second Battles of Manassas), and was later transformed into a hospital for the ill and injured. The interior of the home was largely devastated after the Union soldiers gained control of it. Visitors may now view the reconstructed residence maintained as a hospital, together with the slave quarters and smokehouse, years after it was rebuilt.
KO Distilling
Before establishing KO Distilling, Bill Karlson and John O’Mara, both veterans, were longtime friends. KO Distillery held its first unaged whiskey tasting in 2015, then a year later, it held its first aged whiskey tasting. Today, distillery visitors can sample one of the three gins or one of the four whiskeys. Visitors can choose between the standard taste, the specialized whiskey tasting, or the cocktail tasting after taking a tour of the distillery’s interior. You may sample three samples of each of the 28 speciality cocktails that KO Distilling has made utilizing their spirits throughout the tasting.
All Saints Catholic Church
The All Saints Catholic Church was established in 1879 as a mission church with just 100 members. The 2008 structure has 800 rooms now. All Saints Catholic School, which offers grades Pre-K through 8, was built in 1999. There are eight weekend masses, three of which are in Spanish. Children’s Holiday Bible School is available at All Saints for those staying there for a longer vacation. Parish life includes senior activities, youth ministries, and a yearly festival. With addition to parish life, social ministries including as a food pantry, a jail ministry, and traveling prayer groups are available to get part in.
BadWolf Brewing Company
Jeremy originally found his passion in craft beer during a visit to Germany. Prior to 2012, all brewers were obliged to hold a restaurant permit and offer food. It wasn’t until then that Jeremy and his wife, Sarah, were able to launch the brewery since they had a shortage of seed money. Badwolf Brewing is committed to experimenting with beers and sours. Their tasting area has limited capacity, but customers may come and enjoy brews with freshly popped popcorn. Outside food is permitted, so feel free to take in food to enjoy with one of the IPAs or stouts on tap.
Heritage Brewing Co.
The Heritage Brewing Company was founded by two veterans who wanted to create excellent brews. The Heritage Brewing Co. staff remains small and committed despite its growth. Since its founding, Heritage Brewing Co. has collaborated with the Unquiet Professional, an organization that supports the military community, to which the company’s original founders previously devoted their entire life. Heritage Brewing Co. also roasts and makes coffee in addition to beer. Visitors can sample beers on one of the 16 taps in the tasting room. This includes cold brew coffees, recurring experimental brews, and flagship beers. Fresh barbecue is provided on-site by the Department of Smoke food truck during the summer.
Freedom Museum
The Manassas Regional Airport’s Main Terminal presently houses the Freedom Museum. The Freedom Museum examines the legends and customs of the residents of the Manassas region with a focus on the 20th century. Exhibits include local and military memorabilia from World War I to the present, including relics, images, and other items. This modest display is a Smithsonian Institution associate museum that is in the process of raising money for a permanent structure that will be close to the airport. Individuals and groups can choose between self-directed and guided tours. The museum is presently free to enter.
ARTfactory
To further the visual arts in Manassas, artists formed the Center for the Arts in 1984. The three-story ARTfactory is situated in the historic Candy Factory. A theater in the round, a gallery, and a school are currently located at ARTfactory, which underwent renovation in 2001–2002. The ARTfactory offers several different courses and programs. Visitors may want to think about enrolling in a one-time or ongoing art, dance, or drama class. Visitors may also check out traveling exhibitions of both local and international artists, and if everything works out just so, they can attend the reception to meet the artists.