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Yorktown Battlefield Part of Colonial National Historical Park
History
NPS battlefield where the American Revolution effectively ended — ranger-led programs cover Revolutionary War military strategy, diplomacy, and colonial history.
What families say
Families love the driving/audio tour here—it walks you through the siege in real detail (tactics, redoubts, encampments) and includes a reconstruction of the redoubt Hamilton stormed, plus original Washington campaign tents in the museum. Plan for a full day: the driving tour alone covers 7-10 miles, and reviewers recommend starting with the 15-minute intro film and downloading the audio tour app before heading out. One family found there was enough to see that they returned a second day, and afterward there's a waterfront/beach area to unwind at.
Ages 8–18
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Yorktown Battlefield, Yorktown, VA 23690
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