Founded in 1691, this busy 18th century tobacco port, became very famous for the The Battle of Yorktown, where Gen. Washington defeated the British forces and victoriously ended the American Revolutionary War. But less than 100 years later it was the sight of another great conflict when Gen. McClellan landed Union forces here in 1862 and launched the Peninsular Campaign.

Yorktown Victory Center
Living history museum chronicles major events and home life during the American Revolution.

Swan Tavern Group
Tavern, kitchen, smokehouse and stables located on Main and Ballard streets. The main building was destroyed when a Union Army powder magazine exploded across the street in the courthouse. Buildings have been restored to show original period architecture.

Watermen's Museum
309 Water St., Yorktown, VA 23690; (757) 887-2641;
Open: Tues-Sat 10AM-4PM / Sun 1-4PM; Admission: Adult $3 / Child (6-18) $1;
Five galleries portraying the watermen of Chesapeake Bay. Maritime exhibits include ship models, paintings, dioramas, photographs, and tools. [Maritime Museums]

York County Courthouse
300 Ballard St, Yorktown, VA 23690; (757) 890-3350;
View county court records dating back to 1633.

Yorktown Arts Foundation
121 Alexander Hamilton Blvd, Yorktown, VA 23690; (757) 898-3076;
Open: Tues-Sat 11AM-5PM / Sun noon-5PM; Free Admission.
Gallery features the works of local artisans and craftsmen.

Other Yorktown services:

Williamsburg, VA Restaurant Guide - Reviews, menus, specials and pricelist.
Yorktown Hotel Directory - Room search and reservation service.
Yorktown Golf Directory - Golf courses and major events.
Tour Colonial Williamsburg Virginia - MainTour special feature.

Chesapeake Bay Adventure Guide
A captivating look at one of the country's most visited regions, including Maryland, Washington, DC, and Virginia's Eastern Shore. Outdoor enthusiasts love this area, which offers sailing, swimming, hiking and more.

Shenandoah Crossing Mini-Vacation Getaway
This special offer will save you more than $200 off the standard retail rate to stay at this scenic Central Virginia resort destination. Equestrian Center, nature trails, many historic sites, fine dining and much more adventure awaits. Many exciting outdoor experiences to choose from.

Yorktown Victory Center
Old Route 238, Yorktown, VA 23690; (888) 593-4682;
Open: Daily 9AM-5PM (or until 6PM in summer) / Closed Christmas and New Year's Day;
Admission: Adult $7.75 / Child (6-12) $3.75; (Or get 15% discount with the Jamestown Settlement combo ticket);

Museum of the American Revolution includes several major exhibits at its visitors center;


Road to Revolution - Open-air walkway chronicles major events leading to the colonies declaration of independence from Britain.
Witnesses to Revolution - Indoor gallery presents the stories of a varied group of 10 individuals whose lives were dramatically changed by the Revolution.
Converging on Yorktown - Indoor gallery tells the story of the multinational forces that converged on Yorktown in 1781 for the decisive battle of the war.
Yorktown's Sunken Fleet - Exhibits relate the story of British ships sunk or scuttled in the York River during the siege of Yorktown. Includes the archaeological excavation site of one of the lost British ships.
Continental Army Encampment - Outdoor encampment re-creates the sights and sounds of the Revolutionary War. Costumed interpreters demonstrate 18th-century medicine, cooking, musket drills and wartime discipline.
Tidewater Farm - Outdoor farm re-creates life for a middling farmer in 1780's Tidewater Virginia. Visitors can help process tobacco and gardening while exploring the farmhouse and kitchen.
Children's Kaleidoscope Discovery Room - Kids travel back in time to experience firsthand clothing, music, toys, art and artifacts of the 18th-century.

Days Inn Colonial Williamsburg Historic Area
331 Bypass Road - Williamsburg, VA, US 23185
AAA 3-Diamond beautiful 120-room hotel with a homey atmosphere is Williamsburg's newest Days Inn (completed Spring 2000). Amenities include:

• Free coffee and tea in a spacious lobby 24 hours a day.
• Free Continental Breakfast
• Indoor Pool & Spa - open year-round
• Outdoor Sundeck
• Fitness Center
• Game Room
• Cable TV/HBO
• Adjacent to Outlet Shopping and Championship Golf
• Only minutes from Busch Gardens, Colonial Williamsburg and Water Country USA

Kingsmill Resort
1010 Kingsmill Road - Williamsburg, VA, US 23185
At the 4-Star - 4 Diamond Kingsmill Resort - guests enjoy luxury in tastefully furnished villas overlooking the golf course fairways, our tennis complex, Wareham's Pond, and the James River. Accommodations are available in guest rooms and one, two and three bedroom suite accommodations. Each suite includes a complete kitchen and living room (most with fireplaces). Enjoy an incredible dining experience at The Bray Dining Room, Eagles, or the Sports Club Grille. Also on site for your evening entertainment is Moody's Tavern.

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Courtyard Newport News Yorktown
105 Cybernetics Way - Yorktown, VA 23693
The hotel designed by business travelers, Courtyard surrounds you with all the conveniences that make business and pleasure travel easy. The Courtyard Newport News Yorktown is conveniently located one block from Cybernetics Corporation, two miles from Canon of Virginia, Oyster Point Business Park and Patrick Henry Mall, three miles from U.P.S., four miles from NASA, five miles from Coliseum Mall, Hampton Coliseum, Langley Air Force Base and 10 miles from downtown.

Battlefields of the Civil War
An exciting revision of this combination travel/field guide to important Civil War battlefields in Virginia, Tennessee, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Mississippi and Georgia. Acclaimed for its full coverage and thoughtful organization, this is a guidebook you can carry with you as you tour the sites, and relive the action through Howard's vivid battle descriptions.

Other Recommended Reading
Find these titles at Amazon.com - some at discounts of upto 30%.


The World Turned Upside Down : George Washington and the Battle of Yorktown
A History of the American Revolution by John R. Alden
Hike America Virginia - An Atlas of Virginia's Greatest Hiking Adventures
The Hauntings of Williamsburg, Yorktown, and Jamestown - by Jackie Eileen Behrend
Tidewater Virginia With Children - Where to Go and What to Do in Williamsburg, Jamestown, Yorktown, Newport News, and Hampton
Virginia State Road Atlas

Virginia Beach Vacation Getaway
Take a vacation to beautiful Virginia Beach. This special MainTour vacation package lets you stay right on the Atlantic Boardwalk. (Free Bonus gift included)