Welcoming the Fall Season

Ahh, it’s officially fall.  What do you have on your bucket list this season?  Here are a few of our favorite fall activities around the Manassas area – and we think you’ll enjoy them too!

Bands, Brews, and Barbeque Festival

To kick off your fall festivities, visit the 3rd annual Bands, Brews, and Barbeque Festival this weekend (Sep. 28, 12:00pm to 7:00pm) on The Manassas Museum Lawn.  This is a free festival where attendees can enjoy a picnic on the lawn, the best barbeque in Virginia, and listen to talented bands play everything from rock to jazz.

Manassas Fall Jubilee

The following weekend, stop by the 31st Annual Manassas Fall Jubilee in Old Town Manassas.  This event is the classic fall festival with everything from crafts, to face painting, to food and entertainment.  If you’re not quite ready for fall, this festival is sure to put you in the mood.

Visit a Farm

Just 20 minutes out of Manassas is Burnside Farms, a farm that offers pick-it-yourself organic produce.  You can pick out the perfect pumpkin for carving or get a basket full of fresh apples.

Shop at a Farmer’s Market

If you can’t make it to a farm, visit the Farmer’s Market held every week in Manassas. In the fall, produce switches to pumpkin, squash, kale, and other seasonal fruits and vegetables.  Visiting a local farmer’s market lets you buy the freshest produce while supporting local farmers.

Manassas National Battlefield Park

Feel like indulging in a little history?  No problem.  Visit the Manassas National Battlefield Park on a sunny day to explore the rich history of our town.  This park is also the number one ranked attraction in Manassas! Go with your friends or family to take a tour and learn a little bit about the 1st and 2nd Battle of Manassas.  The crisp air and colorful leaves will only add to your experience.

These are only just a few of the many, many things to do in Manassas during the fall season.  We look forward to more festivals, spooky attractions, and colder weather in the future!

 

Find Balance in Manassas

Situated right between the hustle and bustle of Washington,DC and the pristine natural beauty of the Shenandoah Valley,  Manassas has a perfect balance of urban activity and rural charm.   The Historic Manassas National Battlefield Park is a reminder of the area’s rich history, and the shopping and residential growth right across the freeway demonstrates the region’s economic vigor.

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Image: Fine Art America

Manassas has plenty of dining, shopping, and entertainment options to keep you busy, and DC is only a thirty minute train ride from the Manassas Amtrak Station or the Virginia Railway Express Station.  Dulles Airport, the region’s largest, is easily accessible and only 20 minutes from downtown Manassas.   Interstate 66 cuts right through town and will take you east into Washington DC in half an hour, or west to the Shenandoah Valley in an hour.

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Image: Manassas City

SplashDown Waterpark and Atlantis Waterpark offer plenty of diversion during the warmer months, and great fishing spots can be found at Occoquan Reservoir, just a few miles south of Manassas, and Burke Lake Park, about 12 miles east of the city. Old Town Manassas has charming architecture, verdant parks, and a multitude of shopping and dining options.  The city has seen a recent flurry of economic activity, highlighted by the brand new Arcadia Run Apartments!

Arcadia Run is Open!

Just a half hour outside of Washington DC, the Arcadia Run Apartments are beginning to take root. Located a stone’s throw from the historic Manassas National Battlefield Park, and less than two miles from Lake Manassas, the Arcadia Run Apartments will be situated close to amazing shopping, dining, and entertainment , as well as natural and historical points of interest.

Arcadia Run Apartments

The property will have one and two bedroom apartments for rent, ranging from 789 to 1177 square feet. The brand new, luxury apartments will have designer features and finishes, and will be conveniently located near Interstate 66, and Virginia Railway Express stations.

Arcadia Run Apartments

With the Grand Opening slated for May 15th, the units are sure to fill up quickly. For more information you can visit the property at 8401 Rosebay Lane # 123 in Manassas, call them at (866) 979-1173, or check them out online. You can also stay in touch via Facebook and Twitter.