Discover PWC

DISCOVER PRINCE WILLIAM & MANASSAS

Home of Quantico, Crossroads of the Corps, Prince William County and Manassas, Virginia have been at the crossroads of history since Native Americans traveled along the Potomac Path and Captain John Smith paddled up the Potomac during his early explorations of the New World.

Today, Prince William County is home to: The National Museum of the Marine Corps, Prince William Forest Park, Manassas National Battlefield Park, Potomac Mills, Hylton Performing Arts Center, Jiffy Lube Live, 25 Civil War sites, The Journey through Hallowed Ground National Heritage Area and the quaint villages of Occoquan and Old Town Manassas. (www.visitpwc.com)

Prince William & Manassas, Virginia are marking the 150th Anniversary of the Civil War and the events that forever changed our nation.  A wide variety of events are planned over the four year period with Prince William & Manassas once again being in the spotlight during the last two weeks of August for the 150 Anniversary of the Second Battle of Manassas.  A wide variety of events are planning during that time period from living history demonstration to Concerts.  (www.manassasbullrun.com)

MCM EVENT SERIES HQ HOTEL
The friendly staff at the Holiday Inn Quantico Center is dedicated to help make your stay an unforgettable experience. Come and experience the Holiday Inn Quantico Center with onsite Quantico Bar & Grill and enjoy a lively atmosphere and delicious food. Relax and kick back only minutes from the Quantico Marine Corps Base, the National Museum of the Marine Corps and Prince William Forest Park. The Holiday Inn Quantico Center is passionate about taking good care of you. Whether staying for business or pleasure, your spacious room is your personal retreat with all the amenities and room to work, relax and make the most of the day. The key word is comfort. Enjoy a dip in our outdoor seasonal pool to melt your tensions away. When you need to burn some energy, you can visit our fully equipped fitness center.

Special welcome gift for all MCM Event Series participants who stay at the Holiday Inn Quantico Center. 

 

GETTING AROUND
Driving in: Prince William County-Manassas is easily accessible off I-95 with an array of accommodations available within minutes of Quantico (www.visitpwc.com). From the west, take Route 66 to Route 234 business and stay between the battlefield and Old Town Manassas accessing Quantico via the Prince William Parkway.

Flying In:  Prince William County-Manassas is served by three major airports Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), Washington Reagan National Airport (DCA) and Baltimore-Washington (BWI). Manassas Regional Airport is Virginia’s busiest for non-commercial travel.

By Train:  Prince William County-Manassas is served by Amtrak and the Virginia Railway Express (VRE) 

WHILE YOU'RE HERE
From the outdoors, to shopping, fine dining, arts and entertainment, Prince William County offers an array of experiences for its visitors. Live large with a wine tasting at The Winery at LaGrange and dinner at Bistro L'Hermitage in Occoquan, or enjoy Cajun cuisine or continental in Old Town Manassas.

Hear the stars come out at Jiffy Lube Live with the world’s best known performers in rock ‘n roll, country, and alternative music or hear the classics at Hylton Performing Arts Center. Camp out under the stars, then warm up for your run on the trails at Prince William Forest Park. Snuggle up with your sweetheart at one of our cozy Bed and Breakfasts or meet your need for speed at Old Dominion Speedway. Hear the crack of the bat this summer with the Potomac Nationals at Pfitzner stadium or take the kids to Splashdown Waterpark. 

Prince William has its own Civil War Heritage Trail and is part of the Civil War Trails program and the Journey through Hallowed Ground National Heritage Area…a perfect vacation spot for those interested in America’s rich history and heritage.

To help plan your itinerary, call The Prince William County/Manassas CVB at 800-432-1792 and request a visitor’s guide, or pick one up at the visitor’s centers at Occoquan (I-95) Exit 160 or in Old Town Manassas on West Street, or from The Virginia Welcome Center on I-66 between Manassas and Centreville, VA.