Discover the best top things to do in Prince William County, United States including Quantico National Cemetery, National Museum of the Marine Corps, KO Distilling, Ben Lomond Historic Site, Leesylvania State Park, Manassas National Battlefield Park, Prince William Forest Park, The Manassas Museum, Hylton Performing Arts Center, Rippon Lodge Historic Site.
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The National Museum of the Marine Corps is a lasting tribute to U.S. Marines--past, present, and future. Situated on a 135-acre site adjacent to Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, and under the command of Marine Corps University, the Museum's soaring design evokes the image of the flag-raisers of Iwo Jima and beckons visitors to this 120,000-square-foot structure. World-class interactive exhibits using the most innovative technology surround visitors with irreplaceable artifacts and immerse them in the sights and sounds of Marines in action. Admission and parking are always free.
If you are visiting Washington DC, Maryland and Northern Virginia in the near future I highly recommend visiting The National Museum of the United States Marine Corps located in Quantico, Virginia It is absolutely amazing and the attention to detail is incredible. Give your self a full day to really experience this amazing Museum. It would do no justice to rush through all the exhibits. Definitely looking forward to returning in the near future. The National Museum of the United States Marine Corps is located beside Quantico Marine Base. Very easy to find due to its proximity to I-95 and you will see plenty of signs a long the highway. A must visit when passing through The Washington DC Area. It should be noted I am originally from Dublin, Ireland , Served in the United States Marines, Traveled all over the world and the United States. I definitely know an amazing Museum from all my travels. Per the above I will definitely be returning to visit this amazing Museum in the near future. If you served in the United States Marine Corps I highly recommend you visit the National Museum of the United States Marine Corps!!! You will feel so proud walking around the Museum and it will bring back so many different memories of your service. Upon leaving you definitely will feel the pride of the Title Of United States Marine. If you love history I highly recommend visiting the National Marine Corps Museum also. This Museum rates ten stars ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and more!!! Semper FI Marines!! I look forward to returning in the near future per my above comments. In closing they an amazing restaurant called, “Tuns Tavern”. The Restaurant is absolutely amazing!!! If you know your USMC History. The USMC was founded in Tun Tavern , Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on November 10th , 1775. Enjoy!
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KO Distilling is an award-winning craft distillery in Historic Manassas, Virginia founded by former US Merchant Marines and Navy Reservists Bill Karlson and John O'Mara. We produce award-winning Bare Knuckle Whiskeys and Battle Standard 142 Gins. Our Bare Knuckle Bourbon, Rye, Wheat, and American whiskeys are distilled in state-of-the-art Vendome copper stills, aged onsite in new 53-gallon American white oak barrels, and made with 100% Virginia-grown grains. Our newest release, Distiller's Reserve Bourbon, is our first Bottled-in-Bond offering. Battle Standard 142 American Dry Style Gins are available in bold Navy Strength, classic Standard Strength, and oaky Barrel-Finished varieties. All of our award-winning spirits are certified Craft Distilled, Kosher, and Virginia's Finest, and they are never chill-filtered.
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Ben Lomond and its outbuildings were constructed for Benjamin Tasker Chinn in 1832. Confederate forces used Ben Lomond as a hospital following the 1861 Battle of First Manassas. Signatures of Federal soldiers who occupied the property in 1862 are still visible inside the house. Tour the Civil War hospital, where you can see, smell, touch, hear, and taste history. Then see the restored slave quarter, smokehouse and dairy and enjoy the fragrant Rose Garden. The site is open for tours May-October. Grounds are open year round from dawn-dusk. Tours November-April are available with advanced notice.
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A beautiful park located on the Potomac River that offers historical sites and recreation facilities.
You'll pay 5.00 to get in which is fine with me because I really love the park. There is fishing, hiking, gentle walking paths, boat and jet ski launches and a pier. Nice green areas with tables and BBQ grills. The trees go right up to the waters edge. There is a general store, rangers if you need them. Camping, guided tours, wildlife recognition with the tour guides. The largest population of bald eagles in the mid Atlantic. It's a small park, which fill to capacity on holidays. Go off season or during the week. You will love it.
4.5 based on 1,105 reviews
A 5,000-acre park that was the scene of two major Civil War battles.
The Battlefields of Manassas are quite extensive and a visit begins at the Manassas National Battlefield Park, Pet Friendly to pets at all times on leashes, the Visitor’s Center, located at 6511 Sudley Road, Manassas, VA 20109, 793-361-1339, battlefields open daily daylight hours, Visitor’s Center offers information, maps, restrooms, bookstore/gift shop, a introductory film, and exhibits. There were 2 battles referred to as First Manassas (First Bull Run - July 1861) & Second Manassas (Second Bull Run - August 1862). In our view, they First Manassas Battlefield is best understood by taking the walking tour; & the Second Manassas Battlefield is best understood by taking the 12 Station or Locations Driving Tour. First Manassas was the first real Battlefield action between USA/CSA, and it ended with 900 young men dead on the battlefield. It ended any notion the war’s outcome would be decided quickly. Eventually after 4 years of war, the war ended and 600,000+ young men lay dead on the battlefields. We suggest you plan to spend 4 hours or so, minimum, to get an understanding of the meaning of Manassas, and to begin to understand the degree of violence and destruction that occurred at Manassas, and how it set the base for 4 more years of bloody and destructive war.
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Park that offers campsites and recreational programs for families and children.
I was really impressed by how much you can do outdoors here in a relatively small area. We visited on a weekend and were greeted with lots of bicycle riders parking at the entrance / visitor center area. There's a quick path there to hike which isn't so strenuous, but is a little crowded. If you head towards the back of the park there are far less people and thus more time in nature for longer, slightly harder hikes. Lots of dedicated camping sites as well with (what looked from a distance) as great accessory facilities, making this a good test ground for new campers or just an escape for city folks. Great place for many return visits!
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Enjoy a permanent exhibit spanning Native American through 20th Century periods, with a special emphasis on the Civil War. Meet spies and scallyways, slaves and soldiers, presidents and generals as you and your family experience special living history portrayals from the past. Don't miss the Museum's seven diverse historic sites, all nearby, or changing exhibit space.
This was our first stop on our Eastern History tour and my husband and I were very impressed with all the information they can pack into one small museum. We enjoyed the artifacts a lot and the staff was helpful and very friendly. Free tour was awesome too.
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There are so many opportunities at Hylton. Whether you want to rent a venue or attend a world class show, you can do it with free parking and a beautiful and enriching environment.
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Visit one of the oldest homes in Prince William County. Built circa 1747 by Richard Blackburn, the historic house is situated between Neabsco Creek, the Potomac River, and the historic King's Highway (present day Route 1). The original owners, Richard and his son Thomas, had extensive land holdings in the county where they grew tobacco, wheat, and other commodities. By 1842, the Atkinson Family called Rippon Lodge home for about 90 years before the property was sold to Wade Ellis in 1924. Mr. Ellis, and his wife Dessie, purchased 500 acres, renovated the home, turning it into a Colonial Revival residence, and are regarded as being responsible for preserving much of the history. Admiral Richard Blackburn Black, the last private owner, purchased the home in 1952, and continued to preserve the home and history as Mr. Ellis had. Admiral Black is linked to many important historical events, including exploration of Antarctica with Admiral Richard Byrd and Pearl Harbor.
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