What To Do On a Winter Day in Yorktown

Though it may surprise you, winter is the PERFECT time to make a getaway to our quaint, quiet, picturesque town. We’ve devised an hour-by-hour guide to the perfect winter day in Historic Yorktown just for you!

7:20AM Sunrise (Sleep in a little… you’re on vacation!)

9AM Wake up to a fresh, warm home-made breakfast around a community table.

10AM Go on a morning drive and take your own Yorktown Battlefields Tour – we have a CD of a fabulous guided tour, narrated from the perspectives of the military on both sides of the war that we lend to guests for the day. Ask us about it!

11AM While you’re driving, why not continue on for a bit and see more of the Historic Triangle’s beautiful landscape? Take a ride on the Colonial Parkway and soak in the sights for both the James and York Rivers.

12PM As you’re close to Jamestown, you absolutely must visit the Archaerium at Historic Jamestowne, home to over 4,000 artifacts on vivid display.

1PM There is no better lunch in our town than lunch at the Carrot Tree, just a few blocks away. A staple in our community for years, the food is delicious, as is the carrot cake!

2PM Time to work off that carrot cake – with a bit of shopping! Whether you’re looking for yourself, wanting to find souvenirs to bring back home, or even shopping for the next holiday (we admire you), you’ll find what you’re looking for in the array of unique shops in our area. Some that we recommend popping into are The Black Dog Gallery, Auntie M’s American Cottage, and The Yorktown Onion.

3PM The Yorktown Bookshop needs a whole hour itself to perouse the isles of this unassuming gem. You’ll find countless treasures in this used bookstore – and winter is the perfect time to catch up on reading.

4PM Stop by the American Revolution Museum. The museum really deserves at least a half-day on its own, but you can get a quick scope of everything in an hour and plan on what you want to come back to spend more time on tomorrow.

5PM Join us for Wine & Cheese Hour back at the Inn as we tell the great stories and history of Yorktown, its famous battle, and of the Hornsby family’s own history in the town. There’s nothing like good people and good conversation to warm you right up!

6PM Sit down for a lovely dinner at the Water Street Grille. With an extensive, family friendly menu, everyone will be walking out satisfied! (Might we recommend the Whole Lobster Mac? Yes, it’s exactly what it sounds like!) Browse the menu here.

7PM Switch spots and grab some incredible dessert at Riverwalk Restaurant right next door. Some of the options: Bailey’s Chocolate Chip Cheesecake, Gelato, Double & Chocolate Decadence.

8PM Take out that book you got at the bookstore earlier, pick a good place by our fireplace, and get cozy!

Is a winter vacation sounding better and better to you right about now? We certainly hope so! If you’re ready to book your stay, simply visit our reservations page or call us today!