Only half a mile away from The Courts at Historic Manassas awaits an opportunity to spread your dramatic wings. The Center for the Arts at the Candy Factory doesn't just host professional performances. It also takes would-be thespians and helps transform them from novice to acting expert.

The Center for the Arts is dedicated to community and culture, so it makes perfect sense that it holds drama classes, including an upcoming series in February. Regardless of your age or current acting ability, the patient, friendly, and seasoned acting teachers at the Center for the Arts at the Candy Factory can get you stage-ready in a matter of a few classes. One Yelp reviewer raves about an acting camp that her child attended at the Center for the Arts, citing the head teacher and the rest of the staff as the reason her youngster blossomed over the course of the week. Check out the class schedule to see if any of the offerings strike your fancy!

Center for the Arts at the Candy Factory
9419 Battle Street
Manassas, VA 20110
(703) 330-2787
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When you wake up craving a big stack of pancakes or a huge, hearty omelet, Manassas locals can offer a solid suggestion: Yorkshire Restaurant. This mom-and-pop restaurant is practically an institution in Manassas, a cozy local diner known best for its breakfast.

Since Yorkshire Restaurant sits just a stone's throw away from The Courts at Historic Manassas, you can roll right out of bed and be here for breakfast in a matter of minutes. Everyone should be able to experience the gushed-about sausage gravy smothered on toast or biscuits. The dish comes with the popular home fries on the side, but you can also opt for two eggs cooked your way. You can also opt for something sweeter, like a big, fluffy waffle covered with maple syrup. Don't worry; it comes with crispy bacon and fluffy scrambled eggs, so you'll still get a taste of something savory.

Yorkshire Restaurant
7537 Centreville Road
Manassas, VA 20111
(703) 368-4905
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It doesn't really feel like the holiday season until you've done at least one wintry thing. And since there isn't any snow on the ground yet, that leaves you with only a few options—including going ice skating. At the Harris Pavilion, which is only a stone's throw away from The Courts at Historic Manassas, you can slice a figure 8 into the ice tonight.

Its seasonal outdoor skating rink is open for the winter and welcoming guests to get some exercise and have a bit of holiday fun. Cheery lights cast a colorful glow across the ice while a top-notch sound system broadcasts festive tunes, and it's all within a two-minute walk of various restaurants, stores, and boutiques. You can rent skates at the rink, too, so don't worry about bringing your own.

Have fun!

Ice Skating at Harris Pavilion
9201 Center Street
Manassas, VA 20110
(703) 361-9800
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