Manassas National Battlefield Park Travel Information
The quiet hills around Manassas look much the way they did during the Civil War. The quiet is deceptive; the first and second battles of Bull Run (Manassas) were fought on this soil. Manassas National Battlefield Park is just a few miles north of the small town once known as Manassas Junction, a railroad community. Open year-round, the 5,000-acre battlefield looks much as it did during war time. History is around every corner in Manassas, from the historic Old Town district to the Manassas Museum System, which includes separate historic displays of the Civil War, railroad and Northern Virginia culture. The Freedom Museum, a Smithsonian affiliate, details US military involvement in 20th century conflicts. From the Potomac River to Bull Run Mountains, outdoor activities abound including hiking, fishing, birdwatching, camping, biking, boating, cross-country skiing and kayaking. Area wildlife refuges and wetlands offer natural adventure. Over a dozen golf courses are located in the area. Nearby Bull Run Regional Park offers 1,000 wooded acres to hikers, bird-watchers and horseback riders. Manassas is located in Northern Virginia about 30 miles southwest of Washington, D.C. off I-66.
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