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Bluebell, Holland Festivals Offer Great Memories in Prince William

Editors note: Prince William & Manassas offers exceptional activities and unique attractions for people of all ages to enjoy. Everyone has hectic schedules and lives filled with work, driving, and meal-planning. However, it’s important to step back and appreciate what your area has to offer. Starting this month Discover Prince William & Manassas, your local Convention & Visitors Bureau will provide ideas on how you can enjoy your leisure and make a memory here in Prince William & Manassas.

Discover Prince William County and ManassasWith the flowers finally blooming and the weather beginning to get warmer, it truly starts to feel like spring. The start of this season might mean lawn-mowing, flower-planting and overall house-cleaning. But we challenge you to take a break from your regular scheduled chores and make a colorful memory this season.

Welcome the warm weather and take a tour on April 13 of Prince William’s official flower, the Virginia Bluebell which coats the floodplain along Cedar Run. The Bluebell Festival at Merrimac Farm annually gives tours of this one-mile display. The tours last 90 minutes and visitors are encouraged to bring binoculars for wildlife sightings!

Walk through a field with more than 100,000 blooming Tulips at the Holland in Haymarket Festival going on throughout April at Burnside Farms. This farm has the largest pick-your-own tulip festival in North America. Try on authentic Dutch shoes or take a picture posing in the blooms with a flower cart.

Get crafty in historic Occoquan at Paint Your Heart Out. This family owned pottery stores lets you have a hands-on, artistic experience. Select your own type of pottery and paint away. Check their schedule for regular clay classes or to schedule an event!

To learn more about our attractions and things to do in Prince William & Manassas please visit discoverpwm.com Follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/pwcmanassas or tweet with us at @Discoverpwm and show us how you make a memory in Prince William & Manassas.

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