Yorktown
in York County of Virginia, United States

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
37.239 and -76.510 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 37° 14' 19" and W -76° 30' 34"
Currency and Currency Code:
Dollar - USD
Spoken languages:
English, Spanish, French
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 08:15 AM (Saturday)
Timezone: America/New_York
UTC/GMT offset: -10 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
7:32 am and 6:06 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-34.226 and 115.057 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Hamelin Bay
References
This place on Wikipedia
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Current travel safety evaluation for United States in Northern America

Safety Score: 2,7 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United States.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United States. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Delve into Yorktown

Yorktown in York County (Virginia) with it's 195 habitants is located in United States about 118 mi (or 190 km) south of Washington DC, the country's capital town.

Current time in Yorktown is now 08:15 AM (Saturday). The local timezone is named America / New York with an UTC offset of -4 hours. We know of 8 airports close to Yorktown, of which 6 are larger airports. The closest airport in United States is Newport News Williamsburg International Airport in a distance of 7 mi (or 12 km), South. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There is one Unesco world heritage site nearby. It's Monticello and the University of Virginia in Charlottesville in a distance of 77 mi (or 124 km), North-West. Also, if you like playing golf, there are some options within driving distance. We encountered 8 points of interest near this location. If you need a hotel, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Newport News, Williamsburg, Poquoson, Williamsburg and Hampton. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 17°C / 63 °F

Morning Temperature 15°C / 58 °F
Evening Temperature 15°C / 59 °F
Night Temperature 12°C / 53 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 41%
Air Pressure 1028 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 7 km/h (4 mph) from South
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 99% of sky
General Conditions Overcast clouds

Saturday, 2nd of November 2024

17°C (63 °F)
12°C (54 °F)
Overcast clouds, gentle breeze.

Sunday, 3rd of November 2024

18°C (65 °F)
16°C (61 °F)
Overcast clouds, gentle breeze.

Monday, 4th of November 2024

22°C (71 °F)
19°C (67 °F)
Scattered clouds, gentle breeze.

Hotels and Places to Stay

MULBERRY INN

Address
5,5 mi
16890 WARWICK BLVD
23603 Newport News
United States

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Crown Inn Motel

Address
3,8 mi
7833 George Washington Memorial Highway
23692 Yorktown
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Tidewater Motel

Address
4,8 mi
3666 George Washington Memorial Hwy.
23072 Hayes
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Rodeway Inn & Suites Newport News

Address
5,5 mi
15910 Warwick Blvd
23608 Newport News
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Fort Eustis Inn

Address
5,4 mi
16924 Warwick Blvd
23603 Newport News
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


American Tudor Inn

Address
6,0 mi
15540 Warwick Blvd
23608 Newport News
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


YORKTOWN MOTOR LODG

Address
2,9 mi
8829 GEORGE WASHINGTON HWY
23692 Yorktown
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Comfort Inn Newport News/Williamsburg East

Address
5,5 mi
16890 Warwick Blvd Building B
23603 Newport News
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Colonial National Historical Park Yorktown Virginia

Published: February 10, 2013
Length: 34:11 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Frank Jurcik

Invasive Bamboo problems in and around Yorktown Battlefields. If you have problems with Invasive Bamboo on your property go to http://www.bambooinvasions.com for helpful information.


121 Alexander Hamilton Boulevard, Yorktown Virginia

Published: December 31, 2014
Length: 33:13 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: CBProfessional

Welcome to 121 Alexander Hamilton Boulevard, a historic crossover property located in the Yorktown Virginia. Currently in use as Redcoat Antiques, this beautifully maintained property is within...


Watching the Antares Launch from Yorktown Victory Monument.

Published: October 30, 2014
Length: 43:53 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: xgeckomanx

This was our view of the rocket that blew up at Wallops Island from the Yorktown Victory Monument in Yorktown, Virginia. We were looking in the wrong direction but you can hear me see the...


U.S. Navy Burke-class destroyer outbound from NWS Yorktown (Pt. 1)

Published: August 14, 2009
Length: 29:18 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: sindbad7cs

The Arleigh Burke-class destroyer has just departed Naval Weapon Station Yorktown and is downbound the York River as seen from the Coleman Bridge that spans the river from Yorktown to ...


Yorktown Kendama Edit 2

Published: October 22, 2012
Length: 57:47 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: YorktownKendama

We filmed this edit in about a month. Just having some fun. Mini Individual edits coming soon. We used alot of Oozoras, tributes (some pro models), Blue ken Sweets, and a sunrise. Kyle Pitchford...


2014 Year End Yorktown BikeRide

Published: November 01, 2014
Length: 12:31 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Tom Jowers

Today was the last group ride of the year - and what a cool, but beautiful day it was! Yorktown is a great place to ride!


Musket misfire & fire in Yorktown, Csütörtököt mondó karabély Yorktownban

Published: December 25, 2009
Length: 58:37 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: András Vidéki

In cold days of the revolutionary war the musket has misfired pretty often, like it shown in this small video. Hideg időjárás eseten a Függetlenségi háborúban a muskéta sokszor csütörtö...


An Introduction to Yorktown Sailing Charters

Published: August 12, 2013
Length: 05:26 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Schooners Alliance & Serenity

This is a short video about Yorktown Sailing Charters featuring interviews with Captains Greg and Laura Lohse! Check out out!


Yorktown Victory Center, Virginia .. Artillary Demonstration

Published: November 24, 2012
Length: 12:08 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: 2005Sullie

On the day after Thanksgiving 2012 we visited the Yorktown Victory Center. This is a video I shot of the artillary demonstration there.


Postcards:Yorktown Beach

Published: February 10, 2010
Length: 11:11 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: wvbt

Jon and Renee tell us why Yorktown beach is their pick for most romantic place in Hampton Roads.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Gloucester Point, Virginia

Gloucester Point is a census-designated place (CDP) in Gloucester County, Virginia, United States. The population was 9,429 at the 2000 census. It is also home to The College of William & Mary's Virginia Institute of Marine Science, a graduate school for the study of oceanography.

Located at 37.27, -76.4986 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Gloucester County, Virginia, Census-designated places in Virginia

Siege of Yorktown

The Siege of Yorktown, Battle of Yorktown, or Surrender of Yorktown, the latter taking place on October 19, 1781, was a decisive victory by a combined force of American Continental Army troops led by General George Washington and French Army troops led by the Comte de Rochambeau over a British Army commanded by Lieutenant General Lord Cornwallis.

Located at 37.2393, -76.5107 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Sieges of the American Revolutionary War, Sieges involving France, Virginia in the American Revolution, York County, Virginia, 1781 in the United States, 1781 in Virginia, Conflicts in 1781

Griffon (roller coaster)

Griffon is a Bolliger & Mabillard Dive roller coaster at Busch Gardens Williamsburg. On opening, it was the tallest of its kind in the world at 205 feet . Griffon originally had two other potential names — "IronEagle" and "Voltare" — before Busch Gardens decided on the name "Griffon. " Griffon has notably replaced The LeMans Raceway, one of the park's original rides.

Located at 37.2343, -76.5141 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Roller coasters in Virginia, Busch Gardens Williamsburg, Roller coasters introduced in 2007, Roller coasters operated by SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment

Virginia Institute of Marine Science

The Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS) is one of the oldest and largest schools of oceanography focused on coastal ocean and estuarine science in the United States. Founded in 1938, VIMS operates three campuses, has 57 faculty members and a total student body ranging from 100 - 125 students, and is a part of the College of William & Mary.

Located at 37.2488, -76.5 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Oceanographic institutions, Research institutes in the United States, College of William & Mary schools and programs, Educational institutions established in 1940, Buildings and structures in Gloucester County, Virginia, Education in Gloucester County, Virginia

William J. Hargis, Jr. Library

The William J. Hargis, Jr. Library, more commonly referred to as the VIMS Library, is the official library of the Virginia Institute of Marine Science. The Institute is a graduate school of oceanography at The College of William & Mary and is located in Gloucester Point, Virginia.

Located at 37.2489, -76.4996 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
College of William & Mary buildings, Libraries in Virginia, University and college academic libraries in the United States

Crab, Virginia

Crab is an unincorporated community in Gloucester County, in the U. S. state of Virginia.

Located at 37.2653, -76.4911 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Unincorporated communities in Virginia, Populated places in Gloucester County, Virginia

Marshall Heights, Virginia

Marshall Heights is an unincorporated community in Gloucester County, in the U. S. state of Virginia.

Located at 37.2686, -76.4969 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Unincorporated communities in Virginia, Populated places in Gloucester County, Virginia

York River Pines, Virginia

York River Pines is an unincorporated community in Gloucester County, in the U. S. state of Virginia.

Located at 37.2564, -76.5039 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Unincorporated communities in Virginia, Populated places in Gloucester County, Virginia


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Йорктаун, ヨークタウン, იორქტაუნი, 요크타운, Yorktown i Virginia, Јорктаун, یورکتوؤن، ورجینیا, 約克鎮