30-120 MinutesFee applies
Drive the Red Route of the Yorktown Battlefield Auto Tour
Yorktown Battlefield Part of Colonial National Historical Park
Open year round until sunset, the Yorktown Battlefield Red Route Auto Tour is a 7 mile drive that takes visitors to the most important spots on the Yorktown Battlefield. Allow at least 45 minute to complete this tour. There are information waysides at each of the stops and along the route.
Driving the red route of the Yorktown Battlefield Auto Tour is an excellent way to see all the major aspects of the Siege of Yorktown. Beginning at the Visitor Center parking lot, it is a six-stop tour that takes visitors to the most important spots on the battlefield. Red Arrow signs direct you from one stop to the next. Keep in mind the tour does backtrack at times (for example you will pass stop C to get to stop B) so pay close attention to the map that is available at the Yorktown Visitor Center. A CD Audio Tour is available for sale for 5 dollars at the Yorktown Battlefield Museum Shop in the Visitor Center or you can download a free app from the Battlefield Trust. Stop A: British Inner Defense Line Stop B: Grand French Battery Stop C: Second Allied Siege Line Stop D: Redoubts 9 and 10 Stop E: Moore House Stop F: Surrender Field
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Duration
30-120 Minutes
Fees
There is a 15 dollar fee per person, to go on the Yorktown Battlefield Tour. National Park passes are honored. Passes and tickets are available at the Yorktown Battlefield Visitor Center.
Fees Apply
Yes
Seasons
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Time of Day
Day, Dusk
Accessibility
Accessibility. The immediate area of the battlefield outside the Visitor Center has dirt walking trails with some steep inclines that may require assistance. The auto driving tour portion of the battlefield has designated stops that have walkways. Some of the walkways have inclines and may require assistance. ● The Moore House and Cemetery Lodge historic structures are only accessible by steps. An informational brochure is available upon request at the visitor center or Moore houses.
Pets
Yes — Dogs are welcome at Yortown Battlefield. They must be on a visible leash. Pets are not allowed inside the Yorktown Visitor or inside the National Cemetery at stop C.
Reservations
No
Location
The Yorktown Battlefield Auto Tour (Red Route)