Drive the Red Route of the Yorktown Battlefield Auto Tour

Sign for the Yorktown Battlefield Auto Tour (Red Route)

NPS Photo

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

Details

Duration

30-120 Minutes

Activity

Self-Guided Tours - Auto

Age(s)

3 and Older

Pets Allowed

Yes with Restrictions

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.  

Activity Fee

Yes

There is a 10 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.

Location

The Yorktown Battlefield Auto Tour (Red Route)

The Yorktown Battlefield Auto Tour (Red Route) begins at the Yorktown Battlefield Visitor Center. Maps are available at the Visitor Center.  

Reservations

No

Season

Year Round

The Yorktown Battlefield Tour is open year.  There may be exceptions with severe weather events.  

Time of Day

Day, Dusk

The Yorktown Battlefield is open from 9:00 Am until sunset. 

Accessibility Information

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.