Fun Outdoor Activities in Yorktown, VA

Spend the day soaking up sun rays at Yorktown Beach, a two-acre public beach in Historic Yorktown that offers great boating, swimming, and other activities. The beach offers free parking and restrooms.  Our guests love partaking in Yorktown beach activities. Yorktown is one of the only beaches in Hampton Roads to offer a Mobi-Mat and Mobi Chair for guests with disabilities.

Looking for Yorktown, VA beach activities? Rent a kayak, paddleboard, or even a sailboat and explore the historic town by water.  Don’t want to drive the boat yourself? Book a private cruise along the York River and watch the sunset from the water.

Renting a bicycle is a fantastic way to explore Yorktown. Ride down the Riverwalk, around the Yorktown Battlefield, or through the historic town. Bike racks are located at the Yorktown Battlefield Visitor Center and the American Revolution Museum. Feeling more adventurous? Try a a guided Segway Tour and learn some history while riding around.

Fishing is a very popular activity in Yorktown and a license is not needed. The fishing pier is open year-round and is free to the public and wheelchair accessible. Catch Chesapeake Bay blue crabs or striped bass. The pier is also a great spot for sightseeing.

Stop by the 10-acre grassy area by the pier for a family picnic, lounge and read a book, or people watch. It is also possible to reserve the area for large events with a permit. Enjoying the outdoors is one of our favorite Yorktown, VA activities.

Discover the history of Yorktown by booking a guided walking or wagon tour, where you’ll explore centuries of captivating stories, from colonial times to important moments in the American Revolution. If you’re interested in the paranormal, try a ghost walk around town.