5 days in Yorktown Itinerary

Yorktown is a census-designated place (CDP) in York County, Virginia, United States. Get some cultural insight at Historic Jamestowne and Hermitage Museum and Gardens. Visiting Colonial National Historical Park and Dismal Swamp Canal Trail will get you outdoors. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Yorktown: Peninsula Fine Arts Center (in Newport News), Bounce House & Laser Tag (in Williamsburg) and The Chrysler Museum Glass Studio (in Norfolk). There's lots more to do: steep yourself in history at Menokin, appreciate the history behind George Washington Birthplace National Monument, browse the exhibits of Moore House, and take an in-depth tour of Stratford Hall.

To see other places to visit, traveler tips, where to stay, and tourist information, refer to the Yorktown road trip planning site.

In June, daytime highs in Yorktown are 86°F, while nighttime lows are 68°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Fri) early enough to travel back home.