• Yorktown Pub: Experience this old-time seafaring pub serving the freshest crabs, oysters, clams, scallops, and just-caught fish, plus pub fare. Open until the wee hours and live music some weekends! A favorite local spot. 
• Coastal Thirst Beach Deli: Delicious fresh food and beverages inspired by coastal living.  Next to Yorktown Pub; open for breakfast and lunch.  
• Riverwalk Restaurant: A classy restaurant offering picturesque views of the York River and a wonderfully diverse menu featuring fresh seafood, pasta, steaks, and lunchtime favorites like salads, burgers, and sandwiches. 10% off for Inn guests! 
• Water Street Grille: Outstanding craft beers, delicious food, full bar area, plus year-round outdoor dining overlooking the York River is just the start of why WSG is such a popular stop in Riverwalk Landing. Visit the website to see the nights they offer live music as well! 10% off for Inn guest! 
• Carrot Tree Kitchens: A well-loved staple in Yorktown and Williamsburg for homemade cakes (carrot and almond are our favs!) and lunch (try their sandwiches, wraps, and chicken, ham, pimiento, spinach orzo, or marinated carrot salads)! Owned by long-time friends of the Innkeeper. 

• Umi Sushi: Small husband and wife owned eatery with excellent fresh sushi, sashimi and rolls, plus some Korean dishes. 
• Ben & Jerry’s: Original and non-dairy ice creams in cones, cups, or take out pints! Enjoy a sweet treat as you explore Riverwalk Landing! 
• Mobjack Coffee Roasters & Petite Cafe: This charming coffee shop in the Cole Digges House c 1726 a block down Main St. from the Inn is owned by our neighbors. They offer expertly roasted coffees (the Inn serves their Deadrise every morning), teas, wine, beer, baked goods, sandwiches and more. It’s perfect for breakfast, lunch, or an afternoon pick-me-up while exploring the historic village or just out for a walk.  
• Little York Confectionery, Mobjack’s nostalgic candy shop right next door in the Somerwell House c 1690, where you can enjoy ice cream, house-made chocolates, candies, and sweets! 

• Viccellio Goldsmith: Our dear friend, Hank Viccellio, master goldsmith and precious metals craftsman, offers beautiful and distinctive fine jewelry. He creates gorgeous custom-made designs right there in his shop. Be sure to check out his Yorktown Signature Collection for a wearable souvenir of your visit. 
• Alexander’s Photography: Alexander Kravets uses the York River’s picturesque scenery as a backdrop for photo shoots. Get your family portrait taken during your visit or stop in to purchase his memorable Yorktown Postcards (he even has one of Hornsby House Inn!). 
• Auntie M’s American Cottage: A treasure trove of folk art, felted wool pins, whimsical attitude jewelry, and other creative tidbits by artists in Yorktown and across the USA. A fun place to browse to your heart’s content. 

• Yorktown Bookshop: A used bookstore selling high-quality rare and gently used books from numerous genres at 50-70% off the publisher’s price.   
• Patriot Tours & Provisions:  Here’s the place to rent a bicycle, electric bike, kayak or canoe for a self-guided tour of the area by land or by sea! They also provide beach provisions, snacks and various sundries. 
• Gallery at York Hall: One-of-a-kind gifts by more than 300 local artisans. On Main Street, within walking distance of the Inn, this local favorite features paintings, jewelry, stained glass, pottery, quilts, and other handcrafted works.  

Museums

Yorktown offers a wealth of history having been critical in the Revolutionary and Civil Wars as well as a center for working watermen. There are numerous historical sites and museums in the area. Here are just a few: 

• American Revolution Museum at Yorktown: Tells the story of our nation’s founding in ways that the history comes alive. Indoor galleries feature period artifacts, immersive environments and films, including “The Siege of Yorktown,” with dramatic special effects. The outdoor area portrays the life of a soldier and of a period farm. 
• Yorktown Battlefield Visitor Center: The orientation point for your visit to the Yorktown Battlefield, site of the last major battle of the Revolutionary War. The museum focuses on the 1781 Siege of Yorktown and the Battle of the Capes.  
• Watermen’s Museum: Located on the waterfront, just upriver from Riverwalk Landing, is the museum co-founded by the Innkeeper’s mother to preserve the heritage of the Chesapeake Bay Watermen. You’ll find historical displays, exhibits, hands-on demonstrations, and an in-depth look into the trade. The gift shop features a variety of nautically themed items and more. 

Tours – By Land and by Sea

Experience Yorktown by land and by sea!

•  Schooner Alliance II: Enjoy Yorktown from the water on a daytime or sunset cruise aboard the Tall Ship Alliance II, leaving from the Riverwalk Landing Pier. Great for the entire family or a romantic evening. 
• Williamsburg Charter Sails: York River Private Sailing Excursion for up to 6 people with Capt. Bill O’Donovan (retired Publisher and Editor-in-Chief of Williamsburg’s renowned Virginia Gazette). Two Daily 3-Hour Charters: 11:00 am & 2:30 pm. Take the helm to learn how to sail or sit back and relax. Hear about the Battle of the Capes and Siege of Yorktown that ended the Revolutionary War. BYO beer and wine, bottled water onboard. Call 757 876-8654 or book online. 
• Hornsby House Inn Model-T Tours: Start at the Inn on your own private history adventure through the streets of Yorktown in our electric powered Model T with Michael Moore, a noted local historian and raconteur.
• Steamer Wagon Tours: History and Battlefield tours out of Little York Confectionaey on Main Street.