Things To Do

Manassas National Battlefield Park

Manassas National Battlefield Park preserves the site of two major American Civil War battles: the First Battle of Bull Run, also called the First Battle of Manassas, and the Second Battle of Bull Run or Second Battle of Manassas. The park is open daily from dawn to dusk.

Washington

There is no shortage of things to do and see in our nation's capital! Public transportation from Manassas into the city is limited, unfortunately (the VRE, or Virginia Railway Express, will take you downtown from the Manassas train station, but does not run on weekends). Your best bet is to drive 45-50 minutes into the city (or more if there's traffic), or drive 25-30 minutes to the Vienna/Fairfax-GMU station on the Orange Line of the Metro, and take Metro into the city.

KO Distilling

Enjoy a cocktail in their tasting room, explore their production facility and barrel room, and buy a bottle to take home with you.

Great Falls Park

At Great Falls, the Potomac River builds up speed and force as it falls over a series of steep, jagged rocks and flows through the narrow Mather Gorge. The Patowmack Canal offers a glimpse into the early history of this country. Great Falls Park has many opportunities to explore history and nature.

Shenandoah National Park

Shenandoah National Park boasts numerous outdoor activities, and should have beautiful fall colors on display during the weekend of the wedding. There are several entrances to the park, but the closest one is the North Entrance.

Hike to Chimney Rock at Catoctin Mountain Park

It's about an hour-and-a-half to two hours away, but if you want to see the hike that Aaron proposed to Kara on, this is the one!

2 Silos Brewing Company

Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts

This performing arts center features 2.5 miles of trails for all hiking levels. The wooded areas, creek, and open fields served as the backdrop for our engagement photos. Paths at Wolf Trap were our most often visited when we lived in the area.