Top 5 Things to do in Gainesville
Gainesville, VA has a rich history that includes being a thoroughfare during the Civil War and an active participant in the shipping industry. Today, Gainesville is an active, vibrant city that offers a variety of things to do from wine tasting to taking in a baseball game.
1) The Winery at La Grange: The La Grange manor was built in 1790 but has only recently become Prince William County’s first winery. Wine tasting is available for $5 and The Winery at La Grange also hosts numerous events throughout the year.
2) Take a step back in time at the Historic Old Town Manassas: Quaint shops behind turn-of-the century architecture await visitors. Historical markers line the streets and visitors can participant in a guided tour or use a guide map to tour the town at their own pace.
3) Have Dinner and a show at the Lazy Susan Dinner Theatre: The Lazy Susan Dinner Theatre is one of the oldest and most well known dinner theatres in the area. Dinner is served in the Pennsylvania-Dutch buffet and is then followed by a Broadway production.
4) Visit the Manassas Battleground Park: At the Manassas Battleground Park, visitors can learn about the battles that took place at Manassas, view Civil War uniforms and take a walk around the Henry Hill Loop Trail.
5) Take in a baseball game featuring the Potomac Nationals: The Potomac Nationals are an affiliate of the Washington Nationals Major League Baseball team. They play 70 home games beginning in April through September.
