As a military installation, Quantico is situated between Prince William County and Stafford County, and is home to a small community comprised of families and professionals. Well known for its esteemed military destination, Marine Corps Base Quantico, most of the area’s residents have direct connections to the military. Quantico has a total area of 0.1 square miles and is completely surrounded by the Marine Corps Base Quantico on three sides, with the Potomac River on the fourth. Within close proximity to Washington D.C., downtown Fredericksburg and Stafford, residents will easily find they can take advantage of Northern Virginia’s vast cultural landscape and endless entertainment and recreational opportunities:
- Professionals working in or around Quantico live within extremely close proximity to work, providing an easy commute.
- Traveling to and from Quantico is extremely convenient, as both I-95 and Amtrak provide direct access.
- Other major training and research institutions are located at Quantico, such as the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) training academy, the FBI Academy and Laboratory and the FBI Hostage Rescue Team.
- Enjoying the outdoors is easy in the multitude of parks, marinas and athletic fields located throughout the region, such as Motts Run Marina and Reservoir Recreation Area.
- Spend a day diving into history and take advantage of the area’s museums, such as the U.S. Marine Corps Air Ground Museum, which is housed in 1920s hangers and chronicles the development of the Air Ground Team.
Whether your personal or professional life brings you to Dabney Properties’ temporary housing in Quantico, you can feel confident you’ll find the luxury you desire and convenience you need for your home away from home.