Visitor Information

For advance information contact York County Tourism and Events, P.O. Box 523, Yorktown, VA 23690 (tel. 757/890-3300). Walk-in information is available at the Yorktown Hospitality & Ticket Center (tel. 757-890-3005) at the Yorktown Riverwalk Landing on Water Street. It's open Monday through Saturday 10am to 9pm, Sunday 11am to 9pm.

Getting There & Getting Around

The easiest and most scenic way here from Williamsburg is via the picturesque Colonial Parkway. From Norfolk or Virginia Beach, take I-64 West to U.S. 17 North and follow the signs to Yorktown. Park free in the garage at the Yorktown Riverwalk Landing on Water Street.

A good alternative to driving here from Williamsburg during the summer is the Historic Triangle Shuttle (tel. 757/898-2410), which departs the Colonial Williamsburg Visitor Center on the hour from 9am to 3pm Memorial Day through Labor Day weekends. The ride takes about 30 minutes and costs $2 each way, free with admission to the Yorktown and Jamestown attractions.

Once you're here, the free Yorktown Trolley makes nine stops along the waterfront and in the village, every 20 to 25 minutes daily 10am to 6pm Memorial Day through Labor Day weekends; weekends during April, May, September, and October.