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A small historic town on the Occoquan River. A lovely day trip, with restaurants, shops, and a lovely view of the river.
Occoquan is a town in eastern Prince William County, Virginia, United States, founded in 1804. As of the 2020 census, Occoquan had a population of 1,035. The current mayor is Earnest W. Porta Jr. Today, the town is a restored artists' community, with shops, outdoor dining, ghost walks, and a town boat dock, as well as historic buildings dating back to the 19th century.
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Walk along a chip-surfaced trail through a marsh. There are many waterfowl here to see, particularly in winter. During the summer, look at the many songbirds.