Hotels in Yorktown

Wander through the hallowed grounds of Yorktown Battlefield where the American Revolution effectively ended in 1781. Costumed interpreters bring history to life as cannons point silently across fields where Cornwallis surrendered. The waterfront beckons with schooner sails on the York River and seafood restaurants at Riverwalk Landing. Main Street's shops occupy buildings that have witnessed centuries of American history unfold. Take the free trolley to Yorktown Beach for a surprising stretch of sand where history and leisure coexist. The Colonial Parkway connects to Williamsburg and Jamestown, completing the 'Historic Triangle' that forms America's origin story. For a break from history, Newport News Park offers trails through woods that have reclaimed Civil War battlefields.