Information about Yorktown, Virginia

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There are three towns that make up the Historic Triangle: Jamestown, Williamsburg and Yorktown. The first permanent English settlement was in Jamestown; ideas for the American Revolution were formed in Williamsburg; and settlers gained their independence with a final victory in Yorktown. With such a historically significant past, it’s no surprise that Yorktown is peppered with great historical sites. Perhaps less obvious are the town’s community events, outdoor recreation and local eateries.

How could you rent an apartment in Yorktown and not visit the site where America won its independence on October 19, 1781? At Yorktown Battlefield, take a guided walking tour of the battlefield and 18th-center town, explore field tents that General Washington used during the battle and much more. At Yorktown Victory Center, learn about two of the most profound living documents in America’s history – the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution and Bill of Rights. Other historic sites near Yorktown apartments include the Watermen’s Museum and the York County Historical Museum.

Once you’re settled into your new Yorktown apartment, mark your calendar for the city’s many fun events. On designated summer nights, grab a blanket and enjoy live music outdoors at the Shagging on the Riverwalk Beach Music Concert Series. For a unique winter holiday experience, watch the decorated boats floating along the York River during the Yorktown Lighted Boat Parade. These are just two of the many events held near Yorktown apartments.

Whether you exercise every day or hardly ever, you’ll enjoy all the parks near Yorktown apartments. Chickahominy Riverfront Park offers canoeing, boat launches, electric boat rental, fishing, camping and wildlife viewing. Other parks in the area have some of the same, and many offer walking trails, biking, playgrounds and more.

When you tire of cooking in your Yorktown apartment, treat yourself to an elegant dinner at Nick’s Riverwalk Restaurant. For a casual lunch, try Beach Delly, which serves gourmet pizza, specialty sandwiches and homemade desserts. For food and live entertainment, try Yorktown Pub.

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