The Freight Shed, Yorktwon, Virginia

The Freight Shed provides a picture-perfect view of the York River and Yorktown through its massive glass windows. It is a popular site for weddings and other events.

Water Street Grille, Yorktown, Virginia

The Water Street Grille is a new destination at Yorktown's Riverwalk Landing, with indoor and patio seating right on the York River.

Riverwalking, Yorktown, Virginia

 

Given the number of destinations in the area providing historical interpretation, scenes like this are common. This couple strolled the streets at Riverwalk Landing, Yorktown.

Riverwalk Landing, Yorktown, Virginia

Yorktown's Riverwalk Landing is gearing up for the influx of beach-goers and tourist who will visit the shops and restaurants along the York River.

York River View, Yorktown, Virginia

The gazebo and dock at Yorktown's Riverwalk Landing  silently watch traffic on the York River.

Spring Tease, Yorktown, Virginia

Now that we've sprung forward for day light savings, it is time for Spring to spring out. These blossoms are Yorktown's Riverwalk Landing are a teaser of things to come.

The Rack, Yorktown, Virginia

This neat little bike rack at Yorktown's Riverwalk Landing features old fashioned big-wheeled bikes decorating the top.

Relaxing At Riverwalk Landing, Yorktown, Virginia

Early on a Saturday morning, relaxing on the York River at Riverwalk Landing is a popular choice. If you tire of sitting, you can walk across the street to the farmers' market, stroll down the beach, or visit the historic district just up the hill.

Sun Watching With NASA, Yorktown, Virginia

Some folks from the local NASA facility came to the Farmer's Market at Yorktown's Riverwalk Landing to set up their incredible telescopes with all the appropriate filters to allow direct observations of the sun. Through one, you could see solar flares and through another sun spots and much more.  They graciously shared their equipment and explained the science of what was viewed.

Kayak Fishing, York River, Yorktown, Virginia

This fisherman has the most fully equipped kayak we've ever seen. He worked his way along the shore and into the dock near Riverwalk Landing easing in and out of the would be hotspots.

Fifes And Drums At The Farmers' Market, Yorktown, Virginia

Saturday was the first day of Farmers' Market season at Yorktown's Riverwalk Landing. The Yorktown Fife and Drum unit opened the with lively music. Everyone seemed impressed with the musical skill and dedication of these young men and women.  There was good music, good food, and a wide variety of vendors on hand.

First Flight, Yorktown, Virginia

This little guy excitedly ran up and down the Riverwalk Landing beach with his kite, listening to his mother's instructions and encouragement until finally, he had his first solo flight.

Memorial Wall, Yorktown, Virginia

These plaques are among a number adorning a wall at Yorktown's Riverwalk Landing to memorialize events and people related to Yorktown, presidents born in Virginia or who visited Yorktown.  Pictured are Presidents George Washington and Ronald Reagan; Compte De Rochambeau and Compte De Grasse, Frenchmen who assisted in the revolution; and the USS Yorktown. Plaques not shown feature presidents born in Virginia, in addition to the first President, George Washington, are Thomas Jefferson, 3rd; James Madison, 4th, James Monroe, 5th, William Henry Harrison, 9th; John Tyler, 10th; Zachary Taylor, 12th; and, Woodrow Wilson, 26th. In addition to President Reagan, other Presidents not born in Virginia who are memorialized are Chester A. Arthur, 21st, who visited for the centennial celebration in 1881, and Herbert Hoover, 31st, who visited for the sesquicentennial in 1931.  Other, non-presidents celebrated on the wall include the Marquis De Lafayette, a French nobleman who assisted in the revolution and Friederick Von Steuben, a military teacher who led a division at the battle at Yorktown in 1781.

Special Flower, Yorktown, Virginia

As we wade through winter, patiently waiting for the colors of spring, we found this really special flower at Riverwalk Landing in Yorktown.  Not only is it colorful year round; if there's a breeze it spins and delights children of all ages.  Hmm, we must have a touch of cabin fever.

Unique Patriot Tours, Yorktown, Virginia

Patriot Tours is a unique group based at Riverwalk Landing in Yorktown, Virginia.  They do very modern segway tours of the very historic colonial district of Historic Yorktown. They recently moved to larger accomodations and have a neat sign with the colonial man on a segway.

The Godspeed At Riverwalk Landing, Yorktown, Virginia

Jamestown Settlement's ship, Godspeed, with its fully costumed crew, sailed to Yorktown's Riverwalk Landing to participate it Yorktown Victory Weekend. The Godspeed is one of three replicas of the ships that brought settlers to Virginia in 1607 where they established the first permanent English settlement in what is now the United States.  Each can be toured at Jamestown on a daily basis.

Yorktown Victory Weekend is part of the celebration of the events at Yorktown during the Revolutionary War. The events included a reenactment of Yorktown's Tea Party in 1774.  Later this week events include a parade, wreath laying ceremony, fife and drum corps performances, and a variety of events at the Yorktown Battlefield and Yorktown Victory Center.

Duke Of York, Yorktown, Virginia

They say that with real estate it's all about location. The Duke Of York Hotel in Yorktown has that without question.  It sits at the base of the hills on which Historic Yorktown is nestled and all the balconies overlook the Yorktown Beach, Riverwalk Landing and the York River. To reach the beach or shops, all you need to do is walk across the street. To take a quaint tour of the area, jump on the trolley.

Claire Murray At Riverwalk Landing, Yorktown, Virginia

Claire Murray is a neat shop with a variety of home related items; our favorite is the hooked rugs, like the one above.  This shop is at Riverwalk Landing in Yorktown, Virginia.

Cannon At Riverwalk Landing, Yorktown, Virginia

This cannon replica sits on the riverside walkway at Riverwalk Landing in Yorktown, Virginia to commemorate the battle that led to Cornwallis' surrender to Washington during the Revolutionary War.  The morning sun was rising over the Kalmar Nyckel and the Alliance as the photo was taken.

The Kalmar Nyckel Returns To Riverwalk Landing, Yorktown, Virginia

The Kalmar Nyckel made a return visit to Yorktown's Riverwalk Landing on its way to Norfolk for its annual tall ship extravaganza.  Click here to see more photos and get additional information on this spectacular ship.