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  TruthfulCriticofFood

  We visited colonial Yorktown by traveling the Colonial Parkway from Williamsburg. The Parkway was pleasant and scenic. At Yorktown we walked along the lively waterfront with masted sailing ships, sandy beaches and many sun & water bathers. We toured the National Park museum and learned about the Revolutionary War battle fought between the British under Cornwallis and the Americans under Washington. Some of the defensive earrthworks and cannon are still present. The museum showed a good film about the battle.

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  Heather3214

  This town was more authentic than several of its neighbors. The town itself is free to visit, as are many of the homes and buildings. We toured a local museum which had a gift shop that only sells handmade products by local artists. This was much preferable to items made in various parts of the world that were sold in the near-by, larger, more advertised town/attraction. Yorktown is a low key place, maybe not for children who bore easily.

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  chajushu

  My teenage son and I recently spent a morning touring Yorktown, Virginia. We first drove along Water Street on the banks of the York River. People were sunbathing here like a beach. We next proceeded to the visitor center where a $7.00 fee was collected for anyone over 15 years of age. This was to participate in the tours. We watched a 15 minute film and were given nametags. A ranger took us on a walking tour outside in the vicinity of the center. She was a very knowledgeable young women. I learned about General Cornwallis, and that the battle of Yorktown was the last decisive battle of the American Revolution in 1781. We were on the actual battlefield along the banks of the York River. It is a beautiful country setting. One would not believe a war was raging here at that time. After the walk, we toured the museum at the center and explored a replica of a ship from that era. We then did our own self guided driving tour through the battlefields of Yorktown. The beauty and serenity of this place is enough to make it worth the visit. We saw numerous people jogging the country paths and back roads of this battlefield. Upon completing our battlerfield tour, my son and I started our drive along the Colonial Parkway heading to Colonial Williamsburg and Historic Jamestowne.

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  SavantIII_11

  Due to the lapse in appropriated funds, all public lands managed by the Interior Department (National Parks, National Wildlife Refuges, Bureau of Land Management facilities, etc.) will be closed. Fortunately, we have been visiting these Parks for 45 years.

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  DeGramparents

  We started our colonial tour with a visit to the Yorktown museum at the visitor center. A ranger took us on a walking tour outside in the vicinity of the battlefields of Yorktown. We learned about General Cornwallis, the battle of Yorktown which was the last decisive battle of the American Revolution in 1781 and his surrender to George Washington. It was amazing to learn of the sophistication of warfare back then and how the French influenced us. We walked from the visitor center down to Water Street on the banks of the York River ---lots of walking. Would recommend using the trolley! We then did our own self guided driving tour through the battlefields of Yorktown. The beauty of this area is breath taking and its sad to realize the tremendous amount of bloodshed and loss that it took to establish our great nation.

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  sp4301

  So much history condensed into a reasonable sized area that make it easy for the family to take a tour. Our guide was super knowledgeable and friendly. The period clothes/characters were a cool addition, interesting and knowledgeable as well. We were here on a VERY cold day and it gave all of us a tiny taste of what the early American troops had to live with. The kids were really impressed and greatful there were people who made the sacrafice for our freedom.

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  DebbieZ7

  A wonderful place to spend the day! A must see for one and all. Great history lesson! Rangers and archaeologists go above and beyond to answer your questions, as well as answer questions you didn't know to ask! Be sure to take water and wear good walking shoes.

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  Zonian

  We live very near here, so spend a lot of time in the park. Its many miles of paved tour road make it perfect for walking, running and biking in any weather. You can even ride your horse! Our dogs love it...so many smells in the fields and woods. We've seen swans, raptors, rabbits, deer, etc. There are history markers along the road, so you can get educated, too! Come walk where General Washington walked!

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  brucep789

  The NPS runs both Yorktown Battlefield and Historic Jamestown, and does an excellent job with both sites. The film and exhibits at the Visitor Center are very good. Plan on a day to see Yorktown Battlefield and Yorktown Victory Center and a second day to see Jamestown Settlement and Historic Jamestown. We packed all four into a single day and had to rush more than I would have liked.

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  1memawx3

  I love driving the parkway anytime of the year but it is most beautiful in the spring and fall. A peaceful drive that starts in Yorktown and ends in Jamestown with Colonial Williamsburg in between.