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We're an adults-only group that walks and hikes in VA, DC, and MD. There are no event or membership fees.
Upcoming events (2)
See all- Historic Manassas and the Old Town Manassas OktoberfestEchoes, the Manassas Museum Store, Manassas, VA
Let's go for a walk in historic Manassas and enjoy the Old Town Manassas Oktoberfest!
❶ What we'll do:
- From in front of the museum, we'll walk counter-clockwise around the Manassas Historic District, with a short excursion to visit the Civil War Mayfield Earthwork Fortifications, ending at the Manassas Museum Lawn, where the Old Town Oktoberfest will be set up.
- The Oktoberfest features live German music, German food, arts and crafts, and (of course) a beer garden. The Oktoberfest will take place from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm, so there's plenty of time to enjoy!
- The walk is just over 4 miles and should take around 2 hours; how much time you spend at the Oktoberfest is up to you. The surface is almost all paved, with a few gentle hills here and there.
- Google map: https://tinyurl.com/5866vxw6
❷ How to get there:
- Driving. From the I-495 Capital Beltway, take I-66W for 11.7 miles and exit onto Sully Rd/VA-28 S. Follow VA-28 S for 6.6 miles. Turn left onto Main St. Follow Main St south, cross the railroad tracks, and take the first right onto Prince William St. The entrance to the museum will be on your left. See https://goo.gl/maps/EDbAgjnZzBDLWf2B7
- Parking. In addition to the museum's parking lot, there are several public parking lots in the area; please see the Google map.
❸ What to bring: Water, comfy shoes, and your furry friend if desired. (Leashes, please.) Shades and sunscreen are recommended.
❹ Weather: The forecast is sunny and a high of 82F, with 6-8 mph ENE winds and a very slight chance of showers. Updates here: https://tinyurl.com/5cxecffy
❺ Advisory: As a reminder, this is an adult group, and you are ultimately responsible for your own safety and well-being during events. No one under 18 years of age is allowed at this event, either as members or as guests, to include babies in carriers and/or strollers.
❻ Administrative stuff: There are restrooms in the museum and in the visitor center/train station, which we will pass during our walk.
❼ Notes:
- Manassas Museum, 9101 Prince William St, Manassas, VA 20110, (703) 257-8453, https://tinyurl.com/2d97dyy2
- Old Town Manassas Oktoberfest, 9101 Prince William St, Manassas, VA 20110, https://tinyurl.com/2a2uh26k
- Historic Warrenton and the Old Town Warrenton Fall FestivalWarrenton Visitor Center, Warrenton, VA
Let's meet at the Warrenton Visitor Center and go for a walk around historic Warrenton and the Warrenton Branch Greenway!
For bonus points, the Old Town Fall Festival will be going on from 9 am to 4 pm, featuring a wide variety of artisans and crafters exhibiting and selling handmade jewelry, fine arts, candles, tee shirts, wood furniture and stained glass goods from tents set up on Main, Falmouth and Winchester streets, plus numerous food offerings from shaved iced to BBQ.
❶ What we'll do:
- From the sidewalk in front of the Visitor Center, we'll go for a 2-mile modified loop around the northwest side of the Warrenton historic district, returning to the Visitor Center for a short break.
- After the break, we'll do the same thing for the southeast side of the historic district, about 1.25 miles, plus a 1-mile excursion along the Warrenton Branch Greenway, returning to the visitor center afterwards.
- The total distance is almost 4.5 miles, and is mostly sidewalks and gravel/dirt paths, with hills and steps here and there. This is an easy hike.
- Google map: https://tinyurl.com/2p88ymas
❷ How to get there:
- The street address of the visitor center is 21 Main St, Warrenton, VA 20186. It's a 35-mile drive from the Capitol Beltway.
- From the Capitol Beltway, follow I-66 W for 22 miles to US-29 S in Gainesville. Take Exit 43A onto US-29 S. Follow US-29 S for 11.7 miles. Take County Rd 643 to Warrenton, turn right onto E Lee St, another right onto Falmouth St, and continue along Main St to the visitor center. For more detailed directions, see https://maps.app.goo.gl/zgtAvjefukDLPgZH8
- Street parking is very limited around the visitor center! There are several free all day parking lots within close walking distance. See the Google map, the map in the notes below, and https://warrentonva.gov/222/Public-Parking
❸ What to bring: Water, comfy shoes, and your furry friend if desired. (Leashes are required. Dogs are not allowed in the Warrenton Cemetery, one of our stops.)
❹ Weather: It's too early to see the forecast! Updates here: https://tinyurl.com/2axw2dme
❺ Advisory: As a reminder, this is an adult group, and you are ultimately responsible for your own safety and well-being during events. No one under 18 years of age is allowed at this event, either as members or as guests, to include babies in carriers and/or strollers.
❻ Administrative stuff: There are restrooms at the visitor center and at the entrance to the Warrenton Branch Greenway. (The latter is a porta-john, I'm afraid.)
❼ Notes:
- Warrenton Visitor Center, 21 Main St, Warrenton, VA 20186, (540) 341-0988, https://www.warrentonva.gov/Directory.aspx?did=25
- Warrenton City Parking Map (pdf): https://tinyurl.com/47jshkb6
- Old Town Warrenton Fall Festival: https://tinyurl.com/443y2kp9
