DescriptionFrom the visitor center, two driving loops access approximately 35 wayside exhibits commemorating the defeat of Lord Cornwallis in the last significant battle in the fight for American independence. These driving loops pass through a combination of open mowed fields, former battlefields and both upland and riparian woodlands. By driving these loops, birders may expect to encounter bald eagles, osprey, woodland birds, and species that favor the open grasslands. Additionally, during the warmer months, a variety of butterflies and dragonflies are present. Whitetail deer, groundhogs, and squirrels are also plentiful and conspicuous. Show Note: Entrance fee required. DirectionsPhysical Address: 1000 Colonial Parkway, Yorktown, Virginia 23690 From eastbound I-64, take exit 242B for Yorktown, to the Colonial Parkway. Follow the parkway to its end. From westbound I-64, take exit 250B for Route 105 East (Fort Eustis Boulevard east) to Route 17 (George Washington Memorial Highway). Turn left (North) onto Route 17. Follow the signs to the Yorktown Battlefield. Location & DirectionsView on Google Maps Site Information
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Yorktown Battlefield Part of Colonial National Historical Park, Near Yorktown, Virginia Yorktown Battlefield Visitor Center does not offer reservations through Recreation.gov. Please take a look at the area details below for more information about visiting this location. Enjoy your visit! OverviewThe Yorktown Visitor Center is the orientation point for your visit to Yorktown and Yorktown Battlefield. At the visitor center information desk, you can obtain a park brochure with maps and information, an orientation to the park, and an opportunity to schedule your visit around the various interpretive programs going on throughout the day. Photo Gallery
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subscribe to ourenewsletter#lovevaMenu Visitors Guide Enews Do you have to pay to see Yorktown Battlefield?Adults (16 and older) - $10; good for 7 days entrance to Yorktown Battlefield. This also includes the Glassblowing House and Island Loop Drive at Historic Jamestowne. An additional $10 fee is required to access the galleries, historic fort and townsite at Historic Jamestowne.
Can you drive around Yorktown Battlefield?The Battlefield Driving Tour Roads are 16 miles in their entirety and are best experienced with a motor vehicle or by bicycle. There is a fee to drive the Battlefield Tour Roads and a map of the Battlefield Tour Roads is available in the Visitor Center.
Can you walk around Yorktown Battlefield?Yorktown has two tour routes. The seven-mile Battlefield Tour marked by red arrow signs begins at the visitor center parking lot. The nine-mile Encampment Tour, marked by yellow arrow signs, begins at Surrender Field.
Can you visit the Battle of Yorktown?Explore the battlefield. There are two self-guided driving tour routes, for a total of 16 miles, so it is highly recommended that you bring your own vehicle when visiting. Maps of the driving tours are available at the Visitor Center. A CD and an Tour App are available.
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