To set expectations, Yorktown Battlefield, like many battlefields in the U.S., is essentially a…read morefield. There isn't much to see, BUT the signs located throughout are helpful. They also have cannons and other items to help bring it to life. For me, the beauty of this battlefield is in the little museum in the visitor's center and the Nelson and Moore Houses. The Nelson House is a historic home that was struck by cannons during the siege. The Moore House is where the end of the war was largely negotiated. Once you arrive at the visitor's center, pay $15 for a pass that's good for a few days. It also gives you access to Historic Jamestown. Staff will give you maps and more info on the self-driving tour.

We had an incredible time exploring the battlefield and driving from location to location. My…read morehusband is a veteran so we got free admission which pleasantly surprised us that I also qualified as his wife. The staff was so nice and explained everything. We took the map and went to each site, read the plaques and paid our respect to those lost. The weather was perfect and everything was clearly labeled and well taken care of. We had a great time learning all about the battle and touring the grounds.

What better way to spend a day than to take a road trip to quaint historic Yorktown! After we took…read morea stroll down the boardwalk, and enjoyed some time at the park, our next stop was visiting some colonial buildings. This famous brick house was built in the popular Georgian style of its day. The Nelson House was closed during Covid, but that didn't stop us from admiring the architectural beauty of the estate, the outbuildings, the unique fencing, the grounds and the lovely English gardens. Named for one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence and a previous governor of Virginia, Thomas Nelson, Jr., the Nelson family home has a rich lineage. His grandfather built the house about 1730, and his father also occupied the house and was a prestigious politician in Yorktown. The Nelson family was influential in Virginia's history and the house stayed in the family until the early 1900's. It is now preserved for visitors, historians, lovers of architecture and everyone else to appreciate! There's so much history to see in Yorktown, so be sure to add the Nelson House to your itinerary!

Came up here for Yorktown Day on Oct 19th and didn't go inside the church but attended the ceremony…read morein honor of Thomas Nelson, Jr, a signer of the Declaration of Independence who is buried there. The church was built on this site in 1697 and has quite of bit of history, much of it accessible on its website. Check it out!

I had really been missing a traditional style of church, and since I discovered Grace Episcopal, I…read morehave not looked back! Grace participates in a more formal / traditional style of worship by today's standards, but it is not formal in a stuffy and pompous way. Grace also seems to be positioned towards liberal bent and there is freedom for thought and spiritual exploration. I have been active in this church now for about 6 months and there is a deep sense of community and involvement within the church body. The calendar is full of activities and events. Moreover, there is a wide diversity of age and people of all backgrounds are embraced. The Rector, Carelton, and the associate Rector, Connie, are completely lovely people and they have exhibited genuine care for my family and I have seen their care for others on a consistent basis. I simply cannot say enough good about this church - I love it!

Absolutely awesome! The special exhibit wraps you up into the history, the people, the experience…read more Took the trolley from the visitor's center, arrived at the entrance and became wrapped in the history of this wolf changing part of our history

What a real treat for the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown to host an exhibit on Outlander…read morecostumes. The exhibit mostly included costumes from Seasons 1-4, with a piece to from 5 and 6. Wow! The museum did a wonderful job presenting the exhibit--costumes, video clips from the showing the costumes being worn -- and lots of background information about how the designed planned and prepared them. This is a must-see exhibit for both Outlander fans and those who appreciate period clothing. The exhibit also includes a few pieces of clothing that are crested on sight for use by the living history interpreters at Yorktown.

This place is awesome. Probably one of my favorite things we did here. The models were very…read moredetailed and so much info available. The two gentlemen working had a great amount of knowledge about everything. I was even lucky enough to watch the model builder work at his craft. It's very cheap and a stop on trolly line. I could have definitely spent more time in there.

An adorable museum run by a very knowledgeable docent. Our…read moretour gave us a vast history of Yorktown and the fishing that used to be so abundant there. When we got to explore the exhibits, we saw how detailed everything was. As someone who is interested in sustainability, the overfishing history was fascinating. It's hard to picture what the York River would be like with all of the fish it had many years ago.

Our family had a fantastic sail on the Alliance II. The schooner was in great shape with plenty of…read moreseating, and the crew were knowledgeable. Captain and crew made everyone welcome and went above beyond to assist guests. The 2 hour sunset sail was beautiful and it's a great location to view from the water. I also want to thank Yorktown Charters for accommodating a change in our cruise date. We originally had scheduled a cruise in July but had to cancel at the last minute due to an unexpected illness. Without asking, The company converted our reservation to a gift certificate that we were able to use for a future booking. So grateful we were able to reschedule for this weekend. Class A organization!

We had a wonderful sunset cruise! The crew was extremely personable and knowledgeable! Highly…read morerecommend!

First time on segways, it was the highlight of our trip. We were made to feel comfortable from the…read morebeginning. Our guide was very relaxed and knowledgeable. Never felt rushed and saw plenty of interesting places in Yorktown. Can't wait for our next trip to plan another Segway tour. Randy was a wonderful guide. Enjoyed the 2 hour tour and wish it could have been longer, so much history in the area. Very happy we went mid week, we were the only ones on the tour which really helped us get comfortable at our own pace. Strongly recommend.

This was my friends and I first time doing electric bikes and they were so fun! We originally had a…read morestart time for 12pm but we were running late so we called and were able to push it back to the 2pm time. Jill and her husband were super sweet and great! Helmets are required for insurance purposes. Jill gave us a map and had great recommendations on bike routes so we could see the most. It was a really cool experience and definitely highly recommend best way to see Yorktown. Super bike friendly! It was $25 per person so not bad at all.

What I like about this park is that you can see both Yorktown and Jamestown in a single day. I was…read moreimmediately captivated upon entering the park and followed the signs to the Yorktown visitor center. The former battlefield tuned memorial and later tourist attraction is easy to navigate and communicates the sites history effectively.

Overall, this is a great historical park. It is very clean and organized, while the staff is fairly…read morepolite. The quality of the archeology is astonishing and the atmosphere is amazing with the lake. Additionally, this place is accessible to anyone. tl;dr: I would recommend visiting if you are in Williamsburg and enjoy historical artifacts!

What a nice shop. Very nice colonial period artwork and reproductions. Lot's of other items that…read moreyou want to buy. The staff is very friendly and knowledgeable and the owner is usually on site most days with her two friendly black labs that greet visitors at the door when you come in. They also have done some excellent framing for me with great attention to detail. This is custom work, not one of those "slap together' frame shops. Their framing is done to protect the artwork and will last several lifetimes.