Public School Data for Dumfries

The majority of homes in Dumfries are part of the Prince William County Public School District.

School data courtesy of www.greatschools.org.

Dumfries Lifestyle

If you want to move to an area with small town charm, you can’t go wrong by moving to Dumfries. This unique spot in Virginia is home to less than 5,000 residents and under 2,000 families, and has an area of only 1.6 square miles. As you can imagine, such a small town doesn’t offer a lot of modern amenities. But moving to Dumfries doesn’t mean you have to go without. You’ll be conveniently located only 25 south of Washington D.C. and 78 miles north of Richmond, VA. In fact, only 13 minutes away is Leesylvania State Park, and if you’re in the mood for shopping, you can swing by Potomac Mills on your way home. Let’s take a closer look at the amenities, attractions, restaurants, and venues that you’ll have access to when you move to Dumfries.

Shopping in Dumfries

Come by the Dumfries Shopping Center where you can pick up groceries, get your hair done, and sip on a cocktail all in the same place. You’ll also enjoy convenient access to a local Dollar General and Walmart. If you’re on the hunt for antique and collectibles to decorate your new house or apartment, make sure to stop by Two Guys Antiques & Collectibles down on Main Street. Or you can come by Aaron’s Furniture Store to take advantage of the latest specials on rent-to-own furniture pieces. Other places to shop in Dumfries include:

• Acts Thrift Store
• Todo’s Supermarket
• MVC Couples Boutique #4
• Virginia Vapes CBD/Hookah/Cigars
• Jimmy T’s Soft Serve
• Daniels Auto Care
• Reo’s Tattooing
• Rite Aid

Restaurants in Dumfries

Don’t let Dumfries’ smallness fool you into thinking you won’t have access to top-rated restaurants. No matter what your taste buds are in the mood for, you can rest easy knowing there’s a spot for you at one of the local or nearby eateries. You can come by the El Paso Mexican Grill when you’re in the mood for nachos, or the Montclair Family Restaurant when you’ve got Greek cuisine on your mind. Other restaurants that you and your family will enjoy are:

• Tim’s Rivershore Restaurant and Crab
• Cracker Barrel
• Giorgio’s Family Restaurant
• Mandarin Court
• Padrino’s II Bar & Italian Resta
• Sophia’s Restaurant
• Montclair Chinese Cuisine
• Applebee’s
• Waffle House

Attractions in Dumfries

Rich with history, there are lots of nearby museums and art venues to visit when you live in Dumfries. Only a stone’s throw away is the National Museum of the Marine Corps as well as the The Weems-Botts Museum & Annex. It’s here that you can explore the landmark Weems-Botts House down on the corner of Duke Street. You can also take a tour through the Weems-Botts Museum Annex where you can conduct research at the Lee Lansing Research Library and Archive. Other attractions and venues that you’ll want to put on your must-visit list when you live in Dumfries are:

• Patawomeck Park
• Prince William Forest Park
• Dale City’s Farmers’ Market
• Pfitzner Stadium
• Mason Neck State Park
• Prince William Area 911 Liberty Memorial
• Government Island
• Potomac Point Winery
• Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge
• Rippon Lodge