Oh, the weather outside might be frightful, but indoor fun in Prince William, Virginia, is oh-so delightful!
Sure, it’s chilly, and we’re all counting down to spring, but cold days don’t have to keep you stuck at home. Prince William has tons of activities for all ages—from exciting adventures to cozy indoor experiences—to keep the whole family entertained, no matter how frosty it gets outside.
Family Friendly
Let’s be real—keeping kids entertained during winter can be a challenge. It’s cold, it’s icy, and the shorter days mean the sun is setting by the time they’re home from school. If you’re looking for ways to keep them busy and smiling indoors, we’ve got you covered with some fun suggestions!
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13412 Jefferson Davis Hwy j1, Woodbridge, VA 22191
- Manassas Mall, 8300 Sudley Rd Suite 107, Manassas, VA 20109
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4304 Dale Blvd, Woodbridge, VA 22193
Chinn Aquatics and Fitness Center
- 13025 Chinn Park Dr, Woodbridge, VA 22192
- 7807 Sudley Rd, Manassas, VA 20109
- 14555 Potomac Mills Rd, Woodbridge, VA 22192
- 2020 Daniel Stuart Square, Woodbridge, VA 22191
- 15155 Washington St, Haymarket, VA 20169
Healthy Fun One Adventure Park
- 2700 Potomac Mills Circle, Suite 711Woodbridge, VA 22192
National Museum of the Marine Corps
- National Museum of the Marine Corps, 1775 Semper Fidelis Wy, Triangle, VA 22172
- 5180 Dale Blvd, Woodbridge, VA 22193
- Manassas Mall, 8300 Sudley Road, Manassas, VA 20109
Sharron Baucom Dale City Recreation Center
- 14300 Minnieville Rd, Woodbridge, VA 22193
- Historic District, 7878 Sudley Rd, Manassas, VA 20109
- 3045 Golansky Blvd, Woodbridge, VA 22192
- Manassas Mall, 8300 Sudley Rd Suite Unit A2, Manassas, VA 20109
- 8314 Browns Lane, Suite 201Manassas, VA 20111
- Manassas Mall, 8300 Sudley Road Suite Unit A-7, Manassas, VA 20109
Steins, Vines, and Moonshine
Prince William, Virginia, is home to one of Northern Virginia’s top beer, wine, and spirits trails, offering plenty of space for indoor and outdoor fun at every stop. And if you’re looking for a cozy winter vibe, some spots even have heated igloos you can rent! Whether you’re warming up with a cold drink or just exploring new flavors, these local gems are perfect for any season. Check them out and raise a glass to your next adventure!
Grab a Drink
2 Silos Brewing
- 9925 Discovery Boulevard
2 Silos Brewing provides an innovative brewery and restaurant experience in Manassas on the Farm Brew LIVE campus at…
Aroma Wine Tasting
- 9249 Center Street
Aroma Wine Tasting offers tastings, flights, bottles, glasses, and slushies at their beautiful tasting bar in Manassas…
Aroma Wine Tasting II
- 14871 Washington Street
Aroma Wine Tasting offers tastings, flights, bottles, glasses, and slushies at their beautiful tasting bar in…
Brew Republic Bierwerks
- 15201 Potomac Town Place
Brew Republic Bierwerks, located in Stonebridge at Potomac Town Center, is a brewery and brewpub that has created an…
Eavesdrop Brewery
- 7223 Centreville Road
Eavesdrop Brewery has humble beginnings and a rich history, what used to be a racing pigeon loft now supports a love…
Cedar Run Brewery
- 12801 Hazelwood Drive
Cedar Run Brewery is a true farm brewery with a simple mission: make great beer. The brewery works hard to flavor with…
Farm Brew Live
- 9901 Discovery Boulevard
Northern Virginia’s first destination brewery campus, Farm Brew LIVE at Innovation Park, located in Manassas, VA, is a…
The Farm Brewery at Broad Run
- 16015 John Marshall Highway
The Farm Brewery at Broad Run is located in Haymarket and contains 6 acres of landscaped beer gardens and Brewbarn. The…
The Winery at Sunshine Ridge Farm
- 15850 Sunshine Ridge Lane
Located on Lake Manassas in Gainesville VA, The Winery at Sunshine Ridge Farm is the only local winery with a…
The Winery at La Grange
- 4970 Antioch Road
Prince William County's oldest established winery makes it home on an 18th-century manor house, La Grange. The vineyard…
Nokesville Winery
- 12593 Foremost Court
Nokesville Winery is a small farm winery and vineyard focusing on soil-to-bottle production that strives to produce…
Great Mane Brewery
- 6620 James Madison Highway
Great Mane Brewery works to create and release excellent, well-balanced beer in a comfortable, welcoming atmosphere…
Heritage Brewing
- 9436 Center Point Lane
Heritage Brewing, a veteran owned brewery, works to not only brew the best beer possible, but also; live for one…
Ornery Beer Company
- 8088 Flannery Court
Ornery Beer Company’s Taproom and Brewery, located in Bristow, is a 20-barrel production facility with a variety of…
Sinistral Brewing Company
- 9419 Main Street
Sinistral Brewing Company provides visitors with a gathering spot to catch up with family and friends while enjoying a…
Tin Cannon Brewing Company
- 7679 Limestone Drive
Tin Cannon Brewing Company is continually experimenting with new ideas to complement and contrast different flavors in…
Trouvaille Brewing Company
- 14600 Washington Street
Award winning brewers have combined to create an upscale and cozy space right in the heart of downtown Haymarket. With…
Water's End Brewery - Lake Ridge Tap Room
- 12425 Dillingham Square
Waters End Brewery provides a fresh craft beer experience in their Potomac Mills Tap Room with plenty of creative…
Effingham Manor Winery
- 14325 Trotters Ridge Place
Effingham Manor Winery is a beautiful, historic winery located in Nokesville with several picturesque buildings and…
KO Distilling
- 10381 Central Park Drive
KO distillery offers a variety of cocktails and high quality, craft spirits in their tasting room as well as tours of…
MurLarkey Distilled Spirits
- 7961 Gainsford Court
Murlarkey Distilled Spirits is a certified craft distillery that handcrafts premium award-winning spirits that are made…
For the Adults
Grown-ups deserve a little fun too, right? After a long workday or on the weekends, we’re all on the lookout for something exciting to do. Whether it’s a romantic date night or a lively evening out with friends, we’ve rounded up some top picks to make your plans unforgettable!
- 8300 Sudley Rd, Manassas, VA 20109
- 10290 Bristow Center Dr, Nokesville, VA 20181
Five14 Wine and Paint Bar Art Studio
- 3928 Lansing Ct, Dumfries, VA 22026
- Historic District, 8340 Sudley Rd, Manassas, VA 20109
- 14040 Linton Hall Rd, Gainesville, VA 20155
- 14901 Potomac Town Pl, Woodbridge, VA 22191
- 125 Mill St NE, Vienna, VA 22180
- 18069 Triangle Shopping Plaza, Dumfries, VA 22026
- 17680 Colonial Street, Dumfries, VA 22026
Vertical Rock Climbing & Fitness Center
- 10225 Nokesville Rd, Manassas, VA 20110
Yummy Grubs
We’re all about food—because let’s face it, we can’t live without it! Why not make every meal an adventure and step outside your usual go-to dishes? Try something new and exciting—you might just find your next favorite bite!
Some Indoor Dining Options
Blue Ridge Seafood
- 15704 Lee Highway
Family owned and operated seafood restaurant in Gainesville, VA. Menu includes fresh local seafood, blue crabs, Alaskan…
Aroma Latin Fusion
- 15200 Potomac town Place
A menu full of surprises combining exotic flavors fusion of Colombian, Peruvian, and International cuisines.
Yorkshire Restaurant
- 7537 Centreville Road
Opened in 1950, Yorkshire Restaurant has been serving up classic diner fare and Southern-inspired breakfasts from day…
Bistro L'hermitage
- 12724 Occoquan Road
Situated in a quaint cottage near historic Occoquan, VA, Bistro L’Hermitage offers expertly prepared French cuisines…
Brittany's Restaurant & Sports Bar
- 12449 Dillinghan Square
Brittany's is a real neighborhood sports bar and restaurant located in the heart of Lake Ridge. Always filled with fun…
District BBQ
- 10271 Bristow Center Drive
America's top-rated championship BBQ restaurant comes to the Bristow, VA! Come try our award winning ribs, brisket…
Trummer's Coffee & Wine Bar
- 14013 Promenade Commons
Trummer's Coffee and Wine Bar is a European Cafe featuring unique espresso drinks, select wines, artisanal cocktails…
The Electric Palm
- 12745 Sea Ray Lane
The Electric Palm is a hometown favorite gathering place for friends and families. You can enjoy amazing views of the…
El Tio Tex Mex Grille
- 7527 Linton Hall Road
One of the best tex mex restaurants in the northern Virginia area. Plenty of vegetarian choices, great customer service…
Giuseppe's Ristorante Italiano
- 15120 Washington Street
Giuseppes Ristorante Italiano offers the highest quality of food and service on the market today. Since 1982, we have…
La Finca Mexican Restaurant
- 7615 Heritage Village Plaza
A warm and relaxing environment where you will enjoy amazing authentic Mexican food, even better drinks & make lasting…
Layla's Lebanese Restaurant
- 2217 Old Bridge Road
Layla’s Lebanese Restaurant is dedicated to excellence in preparation of their dishes, presentation and quality of…
Secret Garden Cafe
- 404 Mill Street
Relaxed restaurant in an 1840 home with a garden patio, serving American fare with global twists. They offer unique…
Taste of Old Country
- 10427 Balls Ford Road
Taste of Old Country is a family-operated artisan specialty shop and bistro offering the Mediterranean experience…
Asian Garden
- 12857 Braemar Village Plaza
Asian Garden Restaurant is a pioneering Asian restaurant, vibrant in design, that offers classic, authentic Chinese…
Hidden Julles Cafe and Pizzeria
- 14950 Washington Street
Hidden Julles Cafe is locally owned and operated. We are proud to feature local, organic and natural breakfast…
Jimbo’s Grill and BBQ
- 7901 Heritage Village Plaza
Jimbos offers a variety of menu options including burgers, wings, wraps, sandwiches, seafood, steak and ribs
Montclair Family Restaurant
- 17001 Dumfries Road
Welcome to the Montclair Family Restaurant, the best spot for good home cooking in Prince William County. For years…
Shopping
Looking for a cozy way to spend the day? Shopping is always a win! Prince William is home to Virginia’s largest outlet mall, so we definitely know our stuff when it comes to retail therapy. Whether you’re all about supporting small businesses or hunting down your favorite name brands, we’ve got the perfect spots to keep you busy (and warm).
- Potomac Mills is the Washington, DC area’s largest outlet mall and features over 220 stores with the largest selection of name-brand outlets and value retailers at knockout prices. Our new Neighborhood 1 Fashion District with a collections of upscale brand name outlets such as Bloomingdale’s-The Outlet Store, Nordstrom Rack, Last Call by Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH, Coach Factory | Coach Men's Factory, J. Crew Factory, Kate Spade New York Outlet, LOFT Outlet, Michael Kors Outlet, Pandora Outlet, Talbots Outlet, Tommy Bahama Outlet and True Religion Outlet, Potomac Mills is your destination for high-end and less high-price, all at savings of up to 70% every day.
- Address: 2700 Potomac Mills Circle, Suite 307, Woodbridge, VA 22192
- At Manassas Mall you’ll find an impressive selection of retail stores, services, unique entertainment for families and adults, full service restaurants and a food court. With more than 80 top retail shops, unique entertainment and dining options, Manassas Mall will make your shopping experience a truly exceptional one!
- Address: 8300 Sudley Rd, Manassas, VA 20109
- The premier shopping destination for the Gainesville and Haymarket area, with over 120 retail shops and restaurants, this exciting mixed-use development has over 1.3 million square feet of national, regional and local merchants in a convenient shopper-friendly environment.
- Address: Linton Hall Rd, Gainesville, VA
Stonebridge at Potomac Town Center
- Experience a shopper's paradise at Stonebridge Potomac Town Center. From upscale boutiques to popular retail chains, this vibrant center offers something for everyone, making it the perfect destination for your next retail adventure.
- Address: 15201 Potomac Town Place, Suite 180, Woodbridge, VA 22191
- The charming town of Occoquan is all about shopping with heart. Its small, local businesses offer a personal touch you won’t find in big-box stores. Plus, with over 70% of these businesses being women-owned, every purchase feels like you’re making a difference—helping small businesses thrive in a world dominated by name brands.
- Address: Mill St, Occoquan Historic District, VA 22125
No matter how chilly it gets, there’s no shortage of cozy spots and exciting indoor activities to enjoy in Prince William, Virginia. From exploring local museums to indulging in a warm drink while browsing unique shops, there’s something for everyone to stay entertained and comfortable. So, whether you're looking for adventure or relaxation, Prince William has plenty to keep you warm and smiling all winter long.