Quantico Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
town in Prince William County, Virginia, United States
About Quantico
Marine Corps Base Quanticois one of the principal stations of the U.S. Marine Corps, home to numerous training and research units and commands. Facilities on the base are also used for research and training by federal civilian law enforcement agencies, notably the FBI and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). The base completely surrounds the Town of Quantico, for which it was named and mostly on whose former land it occupies. The area was originally settled by the Patowomack people in the 16th century, andQuanticois believed to be an Algonquian word. The English began to settle the area aroundAquia Harborin the 18th century. The military presence in the area began as far back as the American Revolutionary War, when Virginia based many of its naval forces here, but it was mostly a rur
Top Attractions in Quantico
Explore the best things to see and do in Quantico:
- ★National Marine Corps Museum
- ★Quantico National Cemetery
Where to Eat in Quantico
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Tun Tavern
Quantico Travel Guide Sections
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