More parking ahead....

This is where the Alexandria&Orange Railroad repair shop stood. It, along with other railroad equipment, was destroyed during the Civil War.

Between the Civil War and a 1905 fire, most of buildings in Manassas were destroyed. This is the only pre-Civil War Manassas house in the historic area that is still standing. It now serves as offices for an insurance agent.

Darn, I'll be gone by the time the action starts at the fire hall.

Guess there are some early players in this town.

Centreville Road and Mathis Avenue are filled with car dealerships, strip malls and businesses aimed at the immigrant population.

Maybe that's why I got lost during this run....

Nothing of interest....

The 2,000 acre plantation built in 1825 had its own post office, school and store. More than 80 slaves worked on the farm. For part of the Civil War it was one of the main headquarters for the South. For another part, it was a headquarters for the North.

Many new & used car dealerships can be found on Centreville Road and Mathis Avenue.

Closed until Spring. I might have to come back to visit the sunglassed cow.

I only saw a couple of other runners on the Saturday morning.

The 35-room mansion was built by brewer Robert Portner to escape the big city life of Alexandria. It supposedly was one of the first houses in the country that had air conditioning.

This gate was originally part of the 20 acres that made up the Manor.

As I made my way back into the historic area, the Hot Apple Cider sounded swell. But I ended up going off the menu for a Chocolate Mocha.

The Manassas Presbyterian Church, built in 1875, is now a Tapas & Wine Bar. I noticed six or so other interesting looking eating establishments.

Manassas Clay is among the half dozen or so small shops in Manassas.

This was the most hopping place in the city on this February Saturday morning. In addition to those on the ice, many more were waiting their turn.

The station is the main focus of the town.

This is the view to the West.