Lifestyle
Living in the City of Manassas offers lifestyles that include access to caring health professionals, easy transportation options, opportunities for meaningful civic engagement, and a variety of places of worship.
Healthcare
Individual wellness is vital to healthy communities. Our desire is for all who live, work, and play here to have the opportunities and resources to prevent illness, live healthy lifestyles, and access quality care.
Dedicated healthcare professionals of all types serve Manassas residents — providing every level of care, from routine preventive services to advanced treatment. UVA Prince William Medical Center is located in the heart of the City, minutes from Historic Downtown. Its staff is ready to respond to any emergency and accommodate any common healthcare need.
Public Transportation
A network of road, rail, and flight options link Manassas to every world destination. Our City lies between two major interstate highways — I-66 and I-95 — and is at the intersection of Virginia State Routes 28 and 234.
Public transportation options include local bus transit provided by PRTC and VRE’s daily commuter rail service to and from Washington, D.C. Additionally, nearby Metro stations offer access to D.C., Maryland and other Northern Virginia locations. For longer-distance rail travel, Amtrak connects Historic Downtown to destinations in the northeast corridor, including Baltimore, Philadelphia, and New York.
Manassas Regional Airport, a City-owned general aviation airport, is the largest in the Commonwealth and perfect for private air travel. Need a commercial flight? Manassas offers convenient access to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), Reagan National (DCA), and Baltimore/Washington International (BWI).
Civic Engagement
It’s been said, “If you want to touch the future, touch a life.”
The City of Manassas offers multiple ways for citizens to engage in their community. Whether you seek volunteer opportunities in local government, parks, recreation, museums, or elsewhere, the City has a place for you. Local organizations include SERVE (part of Northern Virginia Family Service), which offers food, shelter, and housing assistance for area families. Additionally, our local American Red Cross welcomes volunteers and donors to support blood donation, disaster relief, and other humanitarian causes. Connect with Volunteer Prince William to explore volunteer opportunities in our region.
“No one is more cherished in this world than someone who lightens the burden of another.” – Author Unknown
Places of Worship
Manassas welcomes people of all backgrounds and understands that access to places of worship is often a key consideration when relocating to a new community. Places of Worship is an online resource to help area residents find places of worship in and around Manassas.
