DISCOVER PRINCE WILLIAM & MANASSAS PARTNERS WITH
VIRGINIA TOURISM AGENCIES TO PROVIDE
UNIQUE ITENERARIES FOR AMTRAK® RIDERS

MANASSAS, VIRGINIA  – Discover Prince William & Manassas, the Convention & Visitors Bureau of Prince William County and Manassas, has aligned with the Fredericksburg Regional Tourism Partnership, Richmond Region Tourism, VisitNorfolk and the Virginia Tourism Corporation to attract visitors by rail to the Commonwealth. The Virginia By Rail alliance encourages those traveling by rail to uncover America's rich history, savor Virginia's fine wines, craft breweries and distilleries, shop and dine in a mix of some of the country's premier shopping malls and outlet centers, and explore iconic Civil War museums, sites and historic downtowns.

Located 30 miles from Washington, D.C. and the gateway to Virginia, Prince William County and Manassas has multiple stops via Amtrak® and the Virginia Railway Express (VRE). Prince William County is home to Civil War battlefields, historic sites, a 25,000 seat outdoor music amphitheater, world-class shopping, entertainment and dining venues, a vibrant agri-tourism scene inclusive of farm-to-table restaurants, craft breweries, wineries and distilleries, and is an outdoor enthusiast's paradise with mountains to the West, a forest in the middle, and the Potomac River to the East.

“Discover Prince William & Manassas is delighted to partner with Norfolk, Richmond, Fredericksburg and the Virginia Tourism Corporation to drive home the message that Virginia is for Rail Lovers,” stated Mark Kowalewski, Director of Sales for Discover Prince William & Manassas. “Whether rail travelers start in Historic Downtown Manassas or Woodbridge, both Prince William County & Manassas provide unique visitor attractions with a multitude of affordable accommodation choices for our guests that arrive by Amtrak® or VRE,” he added.    

Discover Prince William & Manassas has a plethora of itinerary choices for those that travel by rail. While the train depots are not located adjacent to hotels, all are a short cab or Uber ride from their destination. 

STEP INTO HISTORY IN PRINCE WILLIAM & MANASSAS
Just 30 miles outside of Washington, D.C., begin your rail journey in Historic Downtown Manassas, an American town steeped in history and tradition. Stroll among quaint shops and a variety of restaurants prior to visiting the Manassas Museum to uncover the area's storied past through artifacts, photographs and commemorative events. After taking in the town, take a short cab ride to the Manassas National Battlefield Park and stand in the footsteps of “Stonewall Jackson” while honoring the tens of thousands of soldiers who died during two of the bloodiest American Civil War Battles. Then head over to one of our many craft breweries before finishing an evening with an exciting summer concert at Jiffy Lube Live, a 25,000 seat outdoor music pavilion located minutes from Historic Downtown Manassas.

For details on this itinerary or other Discover Prince William & Manassas rail oriented attractions, please contact Mark Kowalewski, Director of Sales, at 703-396-7130 or at Mark@DiscoverPWM.com.

STEP INTO HISTORY IN PRINCE WILLIAM & MANASSAS
Just 30 miles outside of Washington, D.C., begin your rail journey in Historic Downtown Manassas (MSS), an American town steeped in history and tradition. Stroll among quaint shops and a variety of restaurants prior to visiting the Manassas Museum to uncover the area's storied past through artifacts, photographs and commemorative events. After taking in the town, take a short cab ride to the Manassas National Battlefield Park and stand in the footsteps of “Stonewall Jackson” while honoring the tens of thousands of soldiers who died during two of the bloodiest American Civil War Battles. Then head over to one of our many craft breweries before finishing an evening with an exciting summer concert at Jiffy Lube Live, a 25,000 seat outdoor music pavilion located minutes from Historic Downtown Manassas.
-    Accessible via the Cardinal, the Crescent or Northeast Regional Amtrak® routes.
-    Accessible via VRE Manassas Line from Union Station / L'Enfant Stations

SHOP AND DINE IN PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY & MANASSAS
Head south of Washington, D.C. and arrive in Woodbridge (WDB) Station. First call Yellow Cab of Prince William County or hail an Uber to begin your shopping mission in Historic Occoquan to stroll amongst quaint shops and boutiques with a stop at Mom's Apple Pie. While there, don't miss a kayaking adventure on the historic Occoquan River and learn about all the other great things to do at the Discover Prince William & Manassas Visitors Center. Then it's time to power shop at the largest outlet mall in Virginia – Potomac Mills. Check out the nearby IKEA (the only one in Virginia) to stock up on affordable and style forward decorating choices for our home. Before heading to your hotel, choose from the newly opened Matchbox restaurant or head on over to Stonebridge at Potomac Town Center to play with the many new tech devices inside The Apple Store.
-    Accessible via the Northeast Regional Amtrak® routes.
-    Accessible via VRE Fredericksburg Line from Union Station / L'Enfant Stations

For details on this itinerary or other Discover Prince William & Manassas rail oriented attractions, please contact Mark Kowalewski, Director of Sales, at 703-396-7130 or at Mark@DiscoverPWM.com.

About Discover Prince William & Manassas:
Discover Prince William & Manassas is the Convention and Visitors Bureau marketing Prince William County and Manassas, Virginia as a destination for leisure and business travelers, group tours, weddings, conferences, meetings and events. For more information on Discover Prince William & Manassas, visit DiscoverPWM.com or follow on Twitter @DiscoverPWM.




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