Town of Quantico and Surrounding Area Guidebook by Jennifer
Fitness
Ideas of fitness activities to do while in the area
5 minute drive from residence. Open to the public as well as ID card holders. Play at the beautiful 18-hole Medal of Honor Golf Course. Book your tee time at https://quantico.usmc-mccs.org/recreation/golf-course/
Medal of Honor Golf Course
3313 Fuller Heights Rd5 minute drive from residence. Open to the public as well as ID card holders. Play at the beautiful 18-hole Medal of Honor Golf Course. Book your tee time at https://quantico.usmc-mccs.org/recreation/golf-course/
A 25-minute drive to get to the Prince William Ice Center for indoor ice skating. Visit https://www.pwice.com/ for more info.
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Prince William Ice Center
5180 Dale BlvdA 25-minute drive to get to the Prince William Ice Center for indoor ice skating. Visit https://www.pwice.com/ for more info.
This is a 35 minute drive to Manassas and a fun indoor activity for a rainy day.
Vertical Rock Indoor Climbing Center
10225 Nokesville RdThis is a 35 minute drive to Manassas and a fun indoor activity for a rainy day.
Sightseeing
Ideas of interesting sightseeing to do while in the area
Narodowe Muzeum Korpusu Morskiego
1775 Jefferson Davis HwySemper Fidelis Memorial Park
1775 Jefferson Davis HwyPark with memorials, great for visiting, stroller-friendly walk.
Quantico Creek is a 13.7-mile-long partially tidal tributary of the Potomac River in eastern Prince William County, Virginia. Quantico Creek rises southeast of Independent Hill, flows through Prince William Forest Park and Dumfries and empties into the Potomac at Possum Point.
Quantico Creek
Quantico Creek is a 13.7-mile-long partially tidal tributary of the Potomac River in eastern Prince William County, Virginia. Quantico Creek rises southeast of Independent Hill, flows through Prince William Forest Park and Dumfries and empties into the Potomac at Possum Point.
Prince William Forest Park is an oasis, a respite of quiet and calm. In 1936, Chopawamsic Recreation Area opened its gates to house children's 'relief' camps during the Great Depression. Renamed Prince William Forest Park in 1948, these fragrant woods and trickling streams have welcomed generations of campers, hikers, bikers and nature lovers. Discover Northern Virginia's best kept secret!
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Park Leśny Księcia Williama
18170 Park Entrance RoadPrince William Forest Park is an oasis, a respite of quiet and calm. In 1936, Chopawamsic Recreation Area opened its gates to house children's 'relief' camps during the Great Depression. Renamed Prince William Forest Park in 1948, these fragrant woods and trickling streams have welcomed generations of campers, hikers, bikers and nature lovers. Discover Northern Virginia's best kept secret!
This is a historic site that can be visited. There are ghost tours available as well (visit https://historicdumfriesva.org/events/ for booking).
The Weems-Botts Museum & Annex
3944 Cameron StThis is a historic site that can be visited. There are ghost tours available as well (visit https://historicdumfriesva.org/events/ for booking).
20 minute drive from residence - Visit this historic house in Prince William County, thought to be the oldest house in the area. The house was built sometime around 1747 and has been restored for the public. It’s open for visitors, and also holds special events and programs throughout the year.
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Rippon Lodge Historic Site
15520 Blackburn Rd20 minute drive from residence - Visit this historic house in Prince William County, thought to be the oldest house in the area. The house was built sometime around 1747 and has been restored for the public. It’s open for visitors, and also holds special events and programs throughout the year.
Quantico
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial
450 F St NW
Quantico Municipal Park
Shopping
Great place to shop (for eligible ID Card holders only). 10-minute drive from residence. The commissary is located next to it as well as package store/gas station and McDonald's. Inside the MCX food court you will find a Subway and Papa John's Pizza.
Marine Corps Exchange (MCX)
3500 Russell RdGreat place to shop (for eligible ID Card holders only). 10-minute drive from residence. The commissary is located next to it as well as package store/gas station and McDonald's. Inside the MCX food court you will find a Subway and Papa John's Pizza.
Shopping for everyone and a large food court. Approximately 20 minutes from Town of Quantico (by car)
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Potomac Mills
2700 Potomac Mills CirShopping for everyone and a large food court. Approximately 20 minutes from Town of Quantico (by car)
Entertainment / Recreation
Fun things to do with the family while in the area.
A 10-minute drive away for a fun evening/date night - get some food and try your luck at gaming! Visit https://rosiesgaming.com/dumfries/ for more info.
Rosie's Gaming Emporium
18069 Triangle Shopping PlazaA 10-minute drive away for a fun evening/date night - get some food and try your luck at gaming! Visit https://rosiesgaming.com/dumfries/ for more info.
Fun indoor roller skating as well as a indoor play area for the kids.
The Cavalier Family Skating Centers USA, Inc.
1924 Jefferson Davis HwyFun indoor roller skating as well as a indoor play area for the kids.
Local range located on Quantico, open to the public (membership/guests). Visit https://quanticoshootingclub.com/ for more information.
Quantico Shooting Club
Local range located on Quantico, open to the public (membership/guests). Visit https://quanticoshootingclub.com/ for more information.
Great indoor movie theatre, they bring the food right to you - comfortable seating. Visit https://drafthouse.com/northern-virginia/theater/woodbridge for more information.
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Alamo Drafthouse Cinema
15200 Potomac Town PlGreat indoor movie theatre, they bring the food right to you - comfortable seating. Visit https://drafthouse.com/northern-virginia/theater/woodbridge for more information.
Fun event for the family or your group. Visit https://www.escaperoomwoodbridgeva.com/ for more info.
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Escape Room Woodbridge
2020 Daniel Stuart SquareFun event for the family or your group. Visit https://www.escaperoomwoodbridgeva.com/ for more info.
Minor league baseball, affiliate of the Washington Nationals -- only 40 minutes from residence.
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Fredericksburg Nationals
42 Jackie Robinson WayMinor league baseball, affiliate of the Washington Nationals -- only 40 minutes from residence.
Movie Theatre and bowling alley/community center for ID card holders, first-run movies at a great price! Within 10-15 minute walking distance or less than 5 minute drive from residence.
Little Hall
2034 Barnett AveMovie Theatre and bowling alley/community center for ID card holders, first-run movies at a great price! Within 10-15 minute walking distance or less than 5 minute drive from residence.
Visit https://www.quantico.usmc-mccs.org/recreation/marina-outdoor-gear-rentals/ for more information on rentals.
Quantico Marina
100 Potomac AvenueVisit https://www.quantico.usmc-mccs.org/recreation/marina-outdoor-gear-rentals/ for more information on rentals.
Ice skating (seasonal) about 10 minutes north on I-95 (once you leave installation) visit: https://stonebridgeptc.com/skating/?fbclid=IwAR1j6XsTfAjFPZGOzI6kqtV-d18MK8_Lz1WPfe_YC8DUYiSVHs2oBRx99_s
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Stonebridge at Potomac Town Center
15201 Potomac Town PlIce skating (seasonal) about 10 minutes north on I-95 (once you leave installation) visit: https://stonebridgeptc.com/skating/?fbclid=IwAR1j6XsTfAjFPZGOzI6kqtV-d18MK8_Lz1WPfe_YC8DUYiSVHs2oBRx99_s
Food scene
Ideas of places to eat while in the area
Local restaurant, open late in the evening, wide variety of food and great service! Use the back gate to the alleyway and start walking west just a few feet and you'll start smelling the food! They offer dine-in, carry-out, and delivery.
Sams Inn Restaurant
223 Potomac AvenueLocal restaurant, open late in the evening, wide variety of food and great service! Use the back gate to the alleyway and start walking west just a few feet and you'll start smelling the food! They offer dine-in, carry-out, and delivery.
My personal favorite - Delicious food, they are open for early breakfast and lunch. Great service and breakfast is served all day! At the corner of Q-town as you enter the town. Within walking distance (5-10 minutes) from residence. Carry-out or dine in.
S & G Restaurant
339 Potomac AvenueMy personal favorite - Delicious food, they are open for early breakfast and lunch. Great service and breakfast is served all day! At the corner of Q-town as you enter the town. Within walking distance (5-10 minutes) from residence. Carry-out or dine in.
Bap Zip Burrito House
246 Potomac AvenueDelicious food, very close to residence (less than 5 minute walk).
Delicious pizza, also available by the slice. Eat inside the large food court or carry-out available for ID card holders (approx 10 min drive) - non-ID cardholders can get delivery.
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Papa John's Pizza
4106 Mt Vernon AveDelicious pizza, also available by the slice. Eat inside the large food court or carry-out available for ID card holders (approx 10 min drive) - non-ID cardholders can get delivery.
Located in the MCX, approx 10 minute drive - you can eat in the food court or get food to go. You can also order delivery.
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Subway
3829 Mount Vernon AvenueLocated in the MCX, approx 10 minute drive - you can eat in the food court or get food to go. You can also order delivery.
Fast food for dine-in, carry-out, drive-through, or curbside delivery. Located in the parking lot next to the MCX.
McDonald's
217 Garrisonville RdFast food for dine-in, carry-out, drive-through, or curbside delivery. Located in the parking lot next to the MCX.
Dine-in, carry-out, delivery, curbside pickup -- within walking distance from residence. Try the Parmesan bites they’re better here than any domino’s
I’ve had them from!
Domino's Pizza
5159 Waterway DrDine-in, carry-out, delivery, curbside pickup -- within walking distance from residence. Try the Parmesan bites they’re better here than any domino’s
I’ve had them from!
Great food - open until 9:30 Tue-Sun for dine-in or carry-out. Photos taken when we got carry-out mid-week just before closing. Walking distance from property, great large menu and fantastic food - All of us agreed it was so good we actually ordered takeout two nights in a row.
Command Post Sports Bar
335 Potomac AvenueGreat food - open until 9:30 Tue-Sun for dine-in or carry-out. Photos taken when we got carry-out mid-week just before closing. Walking distance from property, great large menu and fantastic food - All of us agreed it was so good we actually ordered takeout two nights in a row.
Tokyo Japanese Restaurant on Quantico
402 Potomac AvenueQ Town Cafe
255 Potomac AvenueMy Deli
255 Broadway StPoco Loco Burritos and Bowls
517 Broadway StreetThe Clubs at Quantico and Crossroads Events Center
3017 Russell RdQ Town Cafe
255 Potomac AvenueBread Me
522 C StreetDelicious bread!
Services
Places to get services while visiting
Dhobee Laundry
18127 Triangle Shopping PlazaNearby coin laundry
Jenny's Tailoring
330 Potomac AvenueWash and fold / drop off laundry services as well as tailoring.
Porady dla podróżnych
Poruszanie się po okolicy
Virginia Railway Express (VRE) or Amtrak Train Station
Visit https://www.vre.org/about/blog/station-histories/quantico-station/ for more information about the train station within walking distance (about a 5-10 minute walk).
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Accessing Quantico Marine Corps Base
The general public must preregister with DBIDS (https://dbids-global-enroll.dmdc.mil/preenrollui/#!/) for access to MCB Quantico and the Town of Quantico. Once preregistered in DBIDS, please visit the Visitor Control Center, 27031X Telegraph Road, Stafford, Va. to have your identity proofed and vetted. They do require a REALID and birth certificate or social security card. Please be sure to pack these for each guest over 18 to avoid delays. You will be issued a DBIDS pass for your stay. If you are a DoD cardholder, you can access the base using your current ID.
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Bring comfortable shoes and bug spray!
Recommend bringing comfortable shoes for walking around the town and especially if you plan to visit DC. In summer recommend bringing mosquito/bug spray if you plan to be outdoors due to proximity to the water. I do try to keep some on property in the kitchen that you are welcome to use as well.