What to See and Do in Historic Yorktown, Virginia

United States VirginiaByRachel Cooper Rachel Cooper Rachel Cooper is a travel writer who has lived in the Washington, D.C., area for more than 25 years. She is also the author of several books covering the capital and mid-Atlantic regions.TripSavvy'seditorial guidelinesUpdated on 06/26/19Fact checked byErin MedlicottFact checked byErin Medlicott New York University Rutgers UniversityErin Medlicott is a fact checker and researcher with a background in lifestyle and finance. Prior to her work at TripSavvy, she did financial research for the American Express Departures Magazine as well as the Wall Street Journal. She earned aTripSavvy'sfact-checking We independently evaluate all recommended products and services. If you click on links we provide, we may receive compensation. Learn more.Yorktown is one of Virginia’s major tourist destinations, located within the “Historic Triangle” next to Jamestown and Williamsburg. It was the site of the last battle of the Revolutionary War and is a wate...