Quantico

Popular in recent TV series, Quantico is an actual town located in Prince William, VA about 36 miles outside of Washington, DC. Quantico is the home of the largest U.S. Marine Corps base, Marine Corps Base Quantico. The base also the site for other agencies including the FBI Academy and the Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS).

FBI Academy

The Federal Bureau of Investigation Academy’s law enforcement training and research center occupies 547 acres within Marine Corps Base Quantico. The Academy is a full-service national training facility that includes classrooms, dorms, firing ranges and the FBI Library that maintains current law…

a birds eye view of a campus with buildings, a parking lot filled with cars, surrounded by trees with fall foliage

National Museum of the Marine Corps

Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of the U.S. Marine history at the National Museum of the Marine Corps. Experience the intensity of boot camp, test your rifle firing skills and bravely land on Iwo-Jima on D-Day in 1945 as part of the museum’s interactive exhibits. Situated on a 135-acre site…

a navy helicopter with the word "marines" on the front with 2 statues of men coming out of the helicopter

NCIS

The United States Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) is the primary law enforcement agency of the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps. Its expansive mandate includes national security, counter-intelligence, counter-terrorism, cyber warfare and protection of U.S. naval assets worldwide.

Marine Corps Base Quantico

Established in 1917, Marine Corps Base Quantico covers nearly 59,050 acres in Prince William, Stafford and Fauquier counties. Marine Corps Base Quantico’s mission is to develop warfighting concepts and required capabilities needed to field combat-ready forces.

A statue of Marines putting up an American Flag

Relocation Guide

Moving to Prince William, VA? Or know someone who is? Prince William County, Virginia has continually been ranked as one of the best communities in America…

A boardwalk with kayaks and a few pontoon boats

Forest Greens Disc Golf

4500 Poa Annua Lane

Locust Shade Park

4701 Locust Shade Drive

National Museum of the Marine Corps

1775 Semper Fidelis Way

Prince William Forest Park

18170 Park Entrance Road

Medal of Honor Theater

1775 Semper Fidelis Way

National Memorial Cemetery at Quantico

18424 Joplin Road

Tun Tavern

1775 Semper Fidelis Way

Legend has it that The Marine Corps was founded in 1775 at the original Tun Tavern in Philadelphia. The décor of the Tun Tavern Restaurant at the National Museum of the Marine Corps near Quantico, Virginia is in the style of a colonial era tavern, and features a large painting depicting famous…

Devil Dog Diner

18900 Jefferson Davis Highway

Located on the second deck, the Devil Dog Diner is a cafeteria-style restaurant that honors Marine mess operations. This 150 seat restaurant is decorated with pictures of Marines preparing food for the Mess and enjoying their meals. The menu includes a varied and tempting selection of grab and go…