Yorktown

1. Colonial Parkway

The Colonial Parkway in Yorktown, Virginia is a scenic parkway that stretches for twenty-three miles, linking together the three different points of the state’s Historic Triangle: Yorktown, Williamsburg, and Jamestown. The parkway is a part of the Colonial National Historical Park, managed by the National Park Service. With parts of it constructed from 1930 to 1957, the Colonial Parkway connects the three historic communities by way of a road shielded from any view of the nearby commercial development. The roadway is also toll-free and free of any semi-trucks, with the ends being the York River and James River.

2. New Yorktown Museum

The American Revolution Museum in Yorktown, Virginia replaced the former Yorktown Victory Center, officially opening in 2017. Through outdoor living history exhibits and immersive, comprehensive indoor exhibits, the New Yorktown Museum provides a national perspective that conveys a sense of the epic scale and transformational nature of the American Revolution, as well as the complexity and richness of the Revolutionary heritage of the United States. The permanent exhibit galleries contain dioramas, immersive environments, period artifacts, and films, such as the museum’s “The Siege of Yorktown” experiential theater presentation. The Revolution-era farm and Continental Army encampment provide living history experiences.

200 Water St, Yorktown, VA 23690, Phone: 757-253-4838

3. Yorktown Victory Monument

The Yorktown Victory Monument is a memorial column, as well as a Liberty statue, that commemorates the battle and peace treaties of the year 1781. While the name of “Yorktown Victory Monument” is the more common name for the monument, the official name of the site is known as the “Monument to the Alliance and Victory.” A the base of the Yorktown Victory Monument are a number of plaques that list the Americans who gave their lives during the Yorktown Campaign. Other plaques can be found with the names of those in the French army and sailors who gave their lives.

803 Main St, Yorktown, VA 23690, Phone: 757-898-2410

4. Yorktown Beach

The Yorktown Beach is situated within historic Yorktown and offers a public, two-acre beachfront catering to family-friendly fun. It is also one of the Hampton Roads’ only beach that features a Mobi Chair and Mobi-Mat for wheelchair accessibility. The year-round Yorktown Beach is ideal for fishing, swimming, boating, and sunbathing. The grassy picnic area and ADA-accessible fishing pier are available to beach guests as well. Free parking can be found in several lots around town, along with the complimentary Trolley. Bikes, paddleboards, and kayaks can be rented at the beach to further explore the Yorktown area.

425 Water St, Yorktown, VA 23690, Phone: 757-890-3500

5. Colonial National Historic Park

The Colonial National Historic Park can be found within Virginia’s Hampton Road region in Yorktown. The historic park is managed by the National Park Service, protecting and interpreting several historical sites related to the Virginia Colony, and more broadly, the history of America. These sites range from the first landing site of settlers from England who go on to settle Jamestown to the Yorktown battlefields, the site of the final battles of the American Revolution. In all, the Colonial National Historic Park is made up of the Colonial Parkway, the Yorktown Battlefields the Cape Henry Memorial, the Green Spring Plantation, and Jamestown.

6. Riverwalk Landing

Yorktown’s Riverwalk Landing is nestled along the banks of the York River and is one of the best kept secrets of the state of Virginia. While the town is mostly known for its historical significance, there is also plenty of locally-owned specialty shops and delicious food to be found as well, particularly along Riverwalk Landing. Unique eateries serve a variety of fare, ranging from gourmet burgers and artisan pizzas to fresh seafood and sushi, while specialty shops provide one-of-a-kind gifts, such as home decor, local art, and jewelry. Numerous different free community events are hosted here year-round as well.

331 Water St,Yorktown, VA 23690, Phone: 757-890-3500

7. Moore House

The Moore House is the site where the terms for surrender were negotiated from the British army on October 17th of 1781. After close-range bombardment by American and French artillery that lasted eight days, General Cornwallis of the British army requested a ceasefire to negotiate his surrender. The negotiations were held the following day at the residence of Augustine Moore. Two representatives were sent to the home and an agreement was settled on late that night. The house today has been altered and renovated, but is open to the public between the months of April and October.

228 Nelson Rd, Yorktown, VA 23690, Phone: 757-898-2410

8. Training Center Yorktown

The US Coast Guard Training Center in the town of Yorktown, or TRACEN, is one of the country’s eight major training facilities for the Coast Guard, with a mission to “Forge Today’s Force to Execute Tomorrow’s Mission.” Local residents or visitors in Yorktown, Virginia can possibly take a tour of the US Coast Guard Training Center Yorktown by contacting the Training Center Public Affairs and scheduling a tour of the facility if possible. The grounds of the first-class learning and working environment Training Center Yorktown are kept clean well landscaped. The center can also sometimes be visited during events.

Training Center Yorktown, Yorktown, VA 23690, Phone: 757-856-2031