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Photograph Yorktown Beach
Yorktown, Virginia
4.8
With the George P. Coleman bridge spanning the width of the York River, a fishing pier, and numerous rock jetties, Yorktown Beach is a great location for photographing sunrises or sunsets. There is a nice brick riverwalk path to walk along, or sandy areas to sit.To get the full Coleman Bridge in your photo, head out to the edge of the fishing pier and use a wide angle lens and slow shutter spee...
Hike through Historic Yorktown
Yorktown, Virginia
5.0
2.5 mi
/ 59 ft gain
This is a fantastic hike through the history of the early United States. And one with many interactive exhibits and recreation opportunities.
From the Visitor Center, head onto the path towards the Yorktown Historic District.
The historic district begins at the Dudley Digges House. Buildings that are open to the public for tours include the Nelson House and the Poor Potter site, though they are...
Bike the Yorktown Battlefield
Yorktown, Virginia
3.0
10.8 mi
/ 259 ft gain
Great for cyclists, this tour is full of beautiful scenery with rolling hills, redoubts, and history.
A six-stop tour of the Yorktown Battlefield has been designed to take visitors to the most important spots on the battlefield. Signs direct you from one stop to the next. Signs with red arrows are for the Yorktown Battlefield Tour. Signs with yellow arrows are for the Allied Encampment Tour, a...
Twin Forts Loop
Newport News, Virginia
2.15 mi
/ 66 ft gain
Twin Forts Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Newport News, Virginia.
Sycamore Creek Trail
Newport News, Virginia
1.71 mi
/ 79 ft gain
Sycamore Creek Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Yorktown, Virginia.
Swamp Bridge Trail to Wynn's Mill Loop Trail
Newport News, Virginia
3.24 mi
/ 262 ft gain
Swamp Bridge Trail to Wynn's Mill Loop Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Lackey, Virginia.
Visit Colonial Williamsburg
Williamsburg, Virginia
4.4
Williamsburg, Virginia , founded in 1632, is one of the oldest cities in America. The city has played major roles in American history as the capital of Virginia and as a political center for the American Revolution. Today the city offers an abundance of museums,beautiful bed and breakfasts, and live reenactments. The city is considered a living history museum, with active role players in coloni...
Poquoson Museum Marsh Trail
Lancaster, Virginia
0.87 mi
/ 16 ft gain
Poquoson Museum Marsh Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Poquoson, Virginia.
Hog Island Wildlife Management Area Trails
Surry, Virginia
6.18 mi
/ 98 ft gain
Hog Island Wildlife Management Area Trails is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Surry, Virginia.
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