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Dine On Pulled Pork Near The Courts at Historic Manassas at Virginia BBQ

October 23, 2014 by

If you’re a fan of barbecue, Virginia BBQ is a must-try in the Manassas area. This small chain of authentic barbecue restaurants relies on a slow smoking process. First, the bone-in pork is dry-rubbed with a blend of flavorful spices and then smoked in a rotisserie smoker with hickory wood for a full 12 hours.

The restaurant also serves beef brisket, ribs, and chicken barbecue with home-style sides like cornbread muffins, baked beans, and a roasted red potato salad that is one of its most popular items. Virginia BBQ offers high quality food at affordable prices, and although it is a chain, you would never know it from the amount of time and care that goes into each dish.

Located just a short trip from The Courts at Historic Manassas, Virginia BBQ features a comfortable interior furnished with small wooden café tables where guests can enjoy their barbecue in a relaxed setting, just how it’s meant to be eaten.

Virginia BBQ
9952 Liberia Avenue
Manassas, VA 20110
(703) 369-4227
www.virginiabbq.com/vabbq_manassas.htm

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Celebrate Nature near The Courts at Historic Manassas at Prince William Forest Park

October 17, 2014 by

At Prince William Forest Park, visitors will find everything from cabins and campgrounds to hiking trails and fishing spots. Located just a brief drive from Manassas, the park has nearly 40 miles of trails for hiking along with roads suitable for biking.

The park also offers campsites and cabins, with facilities including grills and picnic tables at most sites and an RV campground drawing RV enthusiasts. Fishing enthusiasts might enjoy spending an afternoon out on Quantico Creek, where you'll find bass, pickerel, and catfish. Hiking trails here range from short, easy loops to longer trails with more difficult terrain. The park's also home to a number of "orienteering" courses, where visitors can walk the trails seeking out specific points in the park. Orienteering is similar to geocaching, and Prince William Forest Park might be one of the best places to try it in Virginia.

Visit Prince William Forest Park's website to find out more about this popular outdoor destination not too far from The Courts at Historic Manassas.

Prince William Forest Park
18100 Park Headquarters Road
Triangle, VA 22172
(703) 221-4706
www.nps.gov/prwi/index.htm
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BadWolf Brewing Company: A Craft Brewery near The Courts at Historic Manassas

October 9, 2014 by

Manassas's BadWolf Brewing Company is a no-frills brewery that serves only unfiltered and unpasteurized beers. They make a wide variety of craft beers, including brown and pilsner style ales, stouts, porters, seasonal mixes and unconventional batches that you won’t find anywhere else.

Make the short trip over from The Courts at Historic Manassas to down a pint with friends, or sample a little bit of everything they’ve got to offer with their 6 oz. flights. Stop in Wednesday for the best prices on flights. If you find a beer you really like, you can buy a growler to take home, or save some money and bring your own to refill. They'll even fill growlers gotten from other breweries!

Regulars do recommend you try to come early, as favorites sometimes tap out early. BadWolf Brewing Company doesn’t serve food, though they do have free popcorn. Visit its website to find out more about this Manassas brewery!

BadWolf Brewing Company
9776 Center Street
Manassas, VA 20110
(571) 358-9774
www.badwolfbrewingcompany.com
www.yelp.com/biz/badwolf-brewing-company-manassas

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Celebrate the 32nd Annual Manassas Fall Jubilee near The Courts at Historic Manassas

September 26, 2014 by

Each year, Historic Downtown Manassas celebrates the arrival of fall with an Annual Manassas Fall Jubilee. This year, the 32nd celebration of this famed Manassas event will be held on October 4. Stop by any time from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. to enjoy some of the many rich activities and events this fun, community affair has to offer.

Stroll on over from your The Courts at Historic Manassas apartment to catch the live entertainment. Meet up with friends for wine tastings at the Wine Garden, situated on the Manassas Museum's lawn. If you're hoping for a different atmosphere, try the Beer Garden. (There are many events suitable for families as well, including performer events, rides, and a pumpkin patch.)

The festival will also feature more than 100 craft and community booths, live music, lumberjack performances throughout the day, and a farmer's market.

Check out visitmanassas.org's event page to learn more about the 32nd Annual Manassas Fall Jubilee!

The 32nd Annual Manassas Fall Jubilee
October 4 from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m.
Historic Downtown Manassas
Manassas, VA 20110
visitmanassas.org/event/32nd-annual-manassas-fall-jubilee

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Shopping and More at Manassas Mall near The Courts at Historic Manassas

September 18, 2014 by

Not far from The Courts at Historic Manassas, Manassas Mall is less of a mall and more a central location for stores catering to all your needs. It houses over 75 shops, plus a play area for children and a food court. Expect to find stylish shops like American Eagle, Aeropostale, Charlotte Russe, Macy's, and JCPenney as well as more all-purpose stores like Sears and Walmart.

But Manassas Mall offers more than a wide and varied selection of stores. It also hosts important and fun events for the Manassas community. Stop in October 4 for the Blue and White Health Fair, where you'll find fun activities and stations to get full health screens. On October 8, you can bring your young ones to the Movers and Shakers Kids Club for a morning of fun, complete with live performances.

For more information on stores, sales, and upcoming events, visit the Manassas Mall website.

Manassas Mall
8300 Sudley Road
Manassas, VA 20109
(703) 368-7232
www.manassasmall.com

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Enjoy ‘Haute Cuisine’ Near The Courts at Historic Manassas at the Hylton Performing Arts Center

September 11, 2014 by

Come to Haute Cuisine on September 18th, when your love of writing and cooking will be fused together in a celebration of high cuisine as written by cookbook authors, chefs, chocolatiers, novelists. Simply make the short trip from The Courts at Historic Manassas to the stunningly chic and modern Hylton Performing Arts Center to experience this free event.

The evening will begin at 6:15 p.m. with a food writing workshop taught by Jason Shriner, a master pastry maker who blogs regularly about food. At 7 p.m., you can join Laura Florand for a discussion of her internationally bestselling novels in the Amour et Chocolat series, perfect for readers and newcomers alike to books such as The Chocolate Thief and The Chocolate Kiss. Finally, at 7:30 p.m., the chefs and food celebrities will open up their stations for tastings and discussions. Expect to see well-known cookbook authors like Amy Riolo and Joe Yonan among the mix.

Visit the event's website to find out more about Haute Cuisine.

September 18, 2014
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Haute Cuisine
Hylton Performing Arts Center
10960 George Mason Circle
Manassas, VA 20109
visitmanassas.org/event/haute-cuisine-at-the-hylton-performing-arts-center
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The Color Vibe 2014: A Fun 5K Near The Courts at Historic Manassas

September 5, 2014 by

If you're intimidated by the thought of participating in an organized 5K, the Color Vibe is for you! This no-pressure race, which actually isn't a race at all, welcomes walkers and runners of all abilities. Everyone will share the same intention: to have fun!

Not that having a great time is difficult during this 5K; it might be hard not to crack a smile as you pass through cloud after cloud of candy-colored pigmented powder. Yep, all along the race route, "color stations" blast the non-toxic, biodegradable powder at race participants, creating a vibrant, lively atmosphere that makes the Color Vibe so popular. By the end of the race, your white shirt–and likely the rest of you–will boast a rainbow of colors!

Taking place at the Osbourn High School near The Courts at Historic Manassas, this year's Manassas Color Vibe 5K will be held Saturday, September 13. Online registration ends September 12 and bibs ($40) are known to sell out, so buy your race bibs now if you'd like to attend!

Manassas Color Vibe 5K
Osbourn High School
9005 Tudor Lane
Manassas, VA 20110
www.thecolorvibe.com/manassas.php

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Enjoy Bands, Brews and BBQ Near The Courts at Historic Manassas

August 28, 2014 by

Fall is on its way and so is the cool, crisp weather and the release of special autumn brews. You can enjoy both of those fall elements and much more at Band, Brews, and BBQ. The big event will take place on from noon to 6 p.m. on Sept. 14 on the Manassas Museum lawn near The Courts at Historic Manassas.

Those interested in listening to tunes and sampling barbecue and brews can purchase tickets to the event here. Vendors from Schaeffer’s BBQ Palace, The Bone, Blue Dog BBQ, and Dyvine BBQ will be dishing out samples of their smoky flavored food. When it comes to beer, there will be more than 55 to sample and more than 24 breweries represented. The impressive selection includes local and craft beers as well as ciders and shandy. If you really want to get into the fall spirit, try one of the many seasonal brews such as Blue Moon's Harvest Pumpkin or Country Pumpkin brewed by Ithaca Beer Company.

Visit the event's page on the Visit Manassas website to learn more!

Bands, Brews, and BBQ
Manassas Museum Lawn
9101 Prince William Street
Manassas, VA 20110
(703) 361-6599
www.visitmanassas.org/event/bands-brews-and-barbecue/?instance_id=3385

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Catch a Show at the Hylton Performing Arts Center Near The Courts at Historic Manassas

August 21, 2014 by

The Hylton Performing Arts Center offers a venue in Manassas where guests can expect to be educated and entertained when it comes to the arts. This 85,000 square foot facility near The Courts at Historic Manassas has four main areas where guests can gather to appreciate and admire different forms of art.

If you're interested in genres such as dance, symphonies, theater, and opera, make your way to Merchant Hall, a 1,123-seat auditorium that features a 100-foot stage and an opera pit. The 240-seat Gregory Family Theater, meanwhile, plays host to dance performances, theater groups, and chamber groups. Thanks to the open floor plan, most every seat offers a great view of the performance. If you'd like to check out works by local and regional visual artists, head to the The Buchanan Partners Art Gallery.

Visit the website to check out the schedule of events if you'd like to plan a visit to this Manassas attraction!

Hylton Performing Arts Center
10960 George Mason Circle
Manassas, VA 20110
(888) 945-2468
www.hyltoncenter.org/
www.yelp.com/biz/hylton-performing-arts-center-manassas

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Friendly Neighborhood Farmer’s Markets Close to The Courts at Historic Manassas

August 14, 2014 by

If you're craving fresh fruits and vegetables, Historic Manassas has several popular farmer's markets. These two are both just a short distance from The Courts at Historic Manassas.

The city's classic farmer's market takes place on Saturday mornings in downtown Manassas. Peruse the rows of fresh produce and delicious meats. If you're feeling thirsty, vendors also often sell specialty beverages at market stands. While you're looking around, consider some of the crafts made by local artists.

Manassas also has a Tuesday evening market, sometimes accompanied by live music. Each Tuesday evening in June, July, and August, Historic Downtown Manassas fills with the sound of local musicians and the smells of baked goods. Several regular Farmer's Market vendors set up shop on Center Street. There, you can purchase fresh produce, pick up some plants for your house or garden, or grab some bread to bring home to The Courts at Historic Manassas.

Farmer’s Market
Saturdays from 7:30 am – 1:00 pm
Prince William Street
Manassas, VA 20110
(703) 361-6599
http://visitmanassas.org/listings/farmers-market/

Take Out Tuesday Concerts & Farmer’s Market
Tuesdays from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm through August
9210 Center Street
Manassas, VA 20110
(703) 361-9800
http://visitmanassas.org/event/take-out-tuesday-concerts/

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