Yorktown — A unique destination where you can soak up the sun on the beach, ride through the battlefield on a Steamer Wagon, and dine in restaurants offering spectacular waterfront views.

Immerse yourself with exciting events and historical celebrations in Yorktown. Between the farmers market, festivals, and concerts taking place, our calendar gets quite full. Discover the unique events happening during your next trip to Historic Yorktown.

Whether you’re a hiker, biker, kayaker, paddle boarder, or beach lover—Yorktown is your outdoor recreation destination. Our mile-long pedestrian Riverwalk is the perfect place for casual strolling.

Begin your visit at the Yorktown Battlefield Visitor Center, where an orientation film, museum exhibits, and bookstore are available. Explore the fields, earthworks, and historic buildings where American independence was won.

Today, Yorktown is also part of an important region known as the "Historic Triangle" (Yorktown, Jamestown, and Williamsburg). The County of York successfully blends contemporary living with the appreciation and preservation of a rich community heritage.

Stretching 34 miles and feeding into the Chesapeake Bay, the York River is the hub of activity along the Yorktown waterfront. Dock your boat at our public piers to take advantage of our beautiful beaches, restaurants, and special events!

Then you must check out historic sites and museums like Yorktown Battlefield and the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown. Snap pics of the 18th-century architecture known for its charm and storied pasts.

River Shop Sample specialty waterfront shops offering jewelry, quilts, art, home decor, Yorktown souvenirs, and more. River View Enjoy a scenic mile-long pedestrian pathway along the York River from the Yorktown Battlefield to the American Revolution Museum of Yorktown.

Hop aboard from 5 to 9:30 p.m. for a festive journey through Yorktown. If that’s not enough, the Fifes and Drums of York Town, Liberty Dolls, and The Dickens Trio will perform, as well. Wrap up your shopping while enjoying all the enchantment Historic Yorktown has to offer – at night! ⬇️

Experience the charm of Historic Yorktown in style! Climb aboard an old-fashioned steamer wagon and journey through the Colonial National Historical Park Battlefields and the enchanting Historic Village.