Gainesville, Virginia
Gainesville is a community of 18,196 people in Prince William County, Virginia.
Why visit Gainesville
Townapedia lists 18 museums and landmarks, 13 parks and trails, 120 places to eat, 4 places to stay and 4 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Regal Stadium 14, Marriott's Great America (Maryland–Virginia), Buckland Historic District and New Baltimore Historic District.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 88°F; January lows average 24°F.
Weather in Gainesville
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Gainesville
Gainesville is a census-designated place (CDP) in western Prince William County, Virginia, United States. The population was 17,287 in the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Gainesville, Virginia (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do4
Regal Stadium 14
Cinema and theater · 2.0 mi
Regal Entertainment Group cinemas 14 and RPX
8001 Gateway Promenade Place, Gainesville
Marriott's Great America (Maryland–Virginia)
Monument and historic site · 3.9 mi
Cancelled theme park
Museums and landmarks18
Buckland Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Historic district in Virginia, USA
New Baltimore Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.8 mi
Historic district in Fauquier County, Virginia
The Lawn
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Historic house in Virginia, United States
Thoroughfare Gap Battlefield
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.4 mi
American Civil War battlefield
Beverley Mill
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.3 mi
Buckland Preservation Society
Monument and historic site · 1.9 mi
8111 Buckland Mill Road
Wachovia Handicraft Pavilion
Monument and historic site · 2.8 mi
5881 Baloo Trail, Haymarket
6 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds13
Hidden Gazebo Park
Park · 1.8 mi
A small, hidden park accessible only by the tiny walking trail that leads up to it.
1 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes120
BJ's
Diner · American · 1.9 mi
13930 Promenade Commons Street, Gainesville
Su-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00
Baskin-Robbins
Ice cream · Ice Cream · 2.0 mi
13801 Heathcote Boulevard, Gainesville
Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 00:00-21:30; Su 11:00-21:00
Call Your Mother
Restaurant · Bagel · 1.8 mi
7372 Atlas Walk Way, Gainesville
Mo-Fr 06:30-14:00; Sa 06:30-15:00; Su 06:30-15:00
Firebird's Wood Fired Grill
Restaurant · Steak House · 1.9 mi
14020 Promenade Commons Street, Gainesville
Su-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00
Jimbo's
Restaurant · Burger, Wings · 2.2 mi
7901 Heritage Village Plaza, Gainesville
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr 11:00-23:00; Sa 09:00-23:00; Su 09:00-22:00
Joe's Pizza and Subs
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.8 mi
14085 Daves Store Lane, Gainesville
Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 10:00-21:00
Nando's
Restaurant · Chicken, Portuguese · 1.9 mi
14030 Promenade Commons Street, Gainesville
Su-Th 10:30-21:00; Fr-Sa 10:30-23:00
108 more on the map.
History
Gainesville was once a changing point for stagecoach horses on the Fauquier and Alexandria Turnpike. In earlier times, the village that became known as "Gainesville" actually had two other names, though only briefly. In the colonial era, the region was known as the "Middle Grounds", a reference to its location between Broad Run and Bull Run.
From the History section of Gainesville, Virginia on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay4
SpringHill Suites Gainesville Haymarket
Motel and hotel · 2.0 mi
7921 Gateway Promenade Place, Gainesville
Extended Stay America
Motel and hotel · 1.6 mi
14141 Daves Store Lane, Gainesville
Churches and places of worship16
Greenwich Presbyterian Church and Cemetery
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Mount Pleasant Baptist Church and Cemetery
Church · National Register of Historic Places
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Gainesville Presbyterian Church
Church · Presbyterian · 1.6 mi
16127 Lee Highway, Gainesville
Gainesville United Methodist Church
Church · United Methodist · 2.4 mi
13710 Milestone Court, Gainesville
Oakrum Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 2.8 mi
16419 Thoroughfare Road, Broad Run
Living Water Worship Center Church
Church · 2.0 mi
16211 Lee Highway, Gainesville
Shopping19
Gas and EV charging15
Schools, colleges and libraries35
C. Hunter Ritchie Elementary
School · 3.6 mi
4416 Broad Run Church Rd, New Baltimore
Healthcare8
Lake Manassas Health Rehabilitation Center
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.7 mi
14935 Holly Knoll Lane, Gainesville
Inova Primary Care - Gainseville
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.4 mi
13575 Heathcote Boulevard, Gainesville
Passport Health Gainesville Travel Clinic
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.3 mi
7001 Heritage Village Plaza, Gainesville
Map of Gainesville
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42°F | 24°F | 3.2 in |
| Feb | 46°F | 26°F | 2.8 in |
| Mar | 54°F | 32°F | 3.7 in |
| Apr | 66°F | 43°F | 3.5 in |
| May | 74°F | 54°F | 4.6 in |
| Jun | 83°F | 64°F | 4.5 in |
| Jul | 88°F | 69°F | 5.1 in |
| Aug | 85°F | 66°F | 3.9 in |
| Sep | 78°F | 58°F | 4.9 in |
| Oct | 67°F | 46°F | 3.7 in |
| Nov | 56°F | 35°F | 3.2 in |
| Dec | 46°F | 29°F | 3.5 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Manassas (9 mi away), rain and snow from Broad Run 2.8 Ssw, NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Prince William County has had 14 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-01-23: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2020-04-02: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2018-09-11: Hurricane Florence (Hurricane)
- 2016-03-07: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2012-11-26: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Washington Manassas Airport (MNZ) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 9 miles away.
- Bull Run 7 mi east, about 11 min by car
- Centreville 11 mi east, about 18 min by car
- Buckhall 12 mi southeast, about 19 min by car
- Chantilly 13 mi northeast, about 20 min by car
- Brambleton 14 mi northeast, about 23 min by car
- Fair Oaks 16 mi east, about 26 min by car
- Fairfax Station 16 mi east, about 26 min by car
- Broadlands 17 mi northeast, about 27 min by car
- Dale City 19 mi southeast, about 30 min by car
- Ashburn 19 mi northeast, about 30 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- New construction in Gainesville, Ser Amantio di Nicolao at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Thoroughfare Gap Marker and Beverley Mill, Nickmorgan2, CC BY-SA 3.0
- BUCKLAND HISTORIC DISTRICT; PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Jerrye & Roy Klotz, MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, Hazelorb, CC BY-SA 4.0
- GREENWICH PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH AND CEMETERY., PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Jerrye & Roy Klotz, MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- THE LAWN, PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Jerrye & Roy Klotz, MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- NEW BALTIMORE HISTORIC DISTRICT, FAUQUIER COUNTY, Jerrye & Roy Klotz, MD, CC BY-SA 4.0
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