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Prince William County was named for Prince William Augustus, Duke of Cumberland, and the second son of King George II. The County was formed in 1731 and covers 348 square miles. The city of Manassas is the county seat. Prince William County is an area of history, diversity, and developing and prospering communities. From the Appalachian Mountains to the shores of the Potomac River, there is plenty to see and do. Civil war history buffs will find no shortage of battlefields, many offering reenactments of key battles. Natural beauty is everywhere. The roads and trails in the Appalachian Mountains feature many varieties of plants, trees and animals. Scenic overlooks provide breathtaking views and exhibits, including pioneer farms and cabins, museums, bridges and mills. The Potomac River is a peaceful place to boat, fish or swim.

Antique hunters will love the Prince William/Manassas antique trail, which begins on Route 28 and passes by 60 shops throughout the county. Those with auction fever can make a bid at Law’s Auction House. Malls dot Prince William County and include everything from large retailers to one-of-a-kind boutiques. Several Farmer’s Markets operate in Prince William County, including Dale City, Manassas and Haymarket. Prince William County is host to a number of annual festivals. The Sugarloaf Crafts Festival features the work of more than 200 artists and artisans. There are also demonstrations and classes. The Manassas Railway Festival pays tribute to the city’s railroad heritage and features crafts, food, fair booths and games. The Prince William County Fair is the largest county fair in Virginia. The Freedom Festival is a patriotic celebration featuring vintage planes and military vehicles. Christmas and holiday festivals can be found in a number of surrounding communities.

Become one with nature at the various parks and campgrounds in Prince William County. The Greenville Farm Family Campground provides a look at life on a working farm. Hillwood Camping Park is close to historic and natural areas. Mountain View Campground, in the Blue Ridge Mountains, offers camping on the shores of Silver Lake along with plenty of great fishing and hiking. Locust Shade Park offers a driving range, fishing, boats, batting cages, tennis courts and playgrounds. The nature trail at Veterans Park winds past the Potomac wetlands. Veterans Park also has an outdoor pool, skateboard facility, a playground, ball fields, courts and picnic areas. Four Prince William County golf courses suit players of every skill level. Lake Ridge Golf and Marina is home of the First Tee Program, in addition to offering boating, fishing, hiking, playgrounds, picnic areas and peaceful wooded areas. Sandy Run Regional Park is the training facility for Olympic canoeing and kayak training and the site of national competitions for colleges and high schools. Fountainhead Regional Park offers fishing tournaments, boat rentals and a boat ramp, a mountain bike trail, a 17-mile walking trail, picnic areas and miniature golf.

Indoor entertainment can be found at the Lazy Susan Dinner Theatre in Woodbridge. One of the oldest dinner theatres in the Washington, D.C. area, the Pennsylvania Dutch buffet is followed by a full-scale Broadway production. Upstart Crow Productions specializes in Shakespeare, presenting five plays each year at Cramer Center, a restored church in Old Town Manassas. The hissing cockroaches, walking sticks, spiders and scorpions at the Bug Box in Woodbridge will fascinate the kids or the whole family can take a spin around the ice at Skate Quest in Dale City, Prince William County’s year-round indoor skating arena.

Historical sites include the Federal-style Ben Lomond Manor House. Look for the signatures of Union and Confederate soldiers on the walls of this house that was once used as a hospital. The Manassas Museum System includes the Manassas Museum, the Manassas Industrial School/Jeanie Dean Memorial, the Mayfield Civil War Fort, Manassas Railroad Depot and the Manassas National Battlefield Park offers re-enactment programs related to the Civil War.