Larry’s guidebook to your Quantico experience
Sightseeing
Great place to experience United States Marine Corps history.
67 locals recommend
National Museum of the Marine Corps
1775 Jefferson Davis HwyGreat place to experience United States Marine Corps history.
Leesburg Animal Park
19246 James Monroe HwyRecreation
National Mall
Historic
The Bungalow Alehouse
2840 Prince William PkwyBar, club and entertainment.
Food scene
Potomac Mills
2700 Potomac Mills CirMany food choices and shopping options.
Potomac Festival
Day and night restaurants, shopping, and entertainment.
epiQ Food Hall
Food Court
Military Base
Quantico Station
The Clubs at Quantico & Crossroads Events Center
Enjoy on-base club and entertainment.
City advice
Getting around
VRE and Amtrak rail services
Travel 1-hour by rail to DC. It's better than setting in traffic.
Customs and culture
Marine Corps Base Quantico "Crossroads of the Marine Corps"
Marine Corps Base, Quantico is located off of Interstate 95 in Virginia, 36 miles south of Washington D.C. and 20 miles north of Fredericksburg. From I-95: Take exit 150, Quantico/Triangle. Take route 619 east to the entrance of the base. Marine sentries assist visitors arriving at the base; visitors are issued temporary vehicle passes and given directions to their destination. Proper identification, such as a state driver's license, is required to get onto base.