Kid Tips

Babies: The stroller-friendly indoor exhibits are easy to navigate; outside along the siege lines, the terrain is somewhat rugged and not conducive to stroller use.

Toddlers & Pre-K: The cannons will be the most fascinating attraction for the younger set, as will the seasonal artillery demonstrations (May to August).

School-Age Kids: The remains of an early eighteenth-century pottery "factory," including original kilns, are within the battlefield site and make for interesting conversation about how the war affected this business.

Planning Notes

• Two for one. A $10 combination entrance fee provides access for one week to both Historic Jamestowne and the Yorktown Battlefield National Park Service sites; the Yorktown Victory Center and Jamestown Settlement require separate admission fees.
• Paths, please. The battlefield is a fabulous space that's conducive to running around, but warn kids in advance that they will need to be mindful of the preservation efforts on the original and reconstructed earthworks.

Just the Facts

Hours: Daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Fees: Under $10

Recommended Time: 1 to 2 hours

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