Which national parks are within a day's drive of Fort Monroe National Monument?

Within about a day's drive you can reach Yorktown Battlefield Part of Colonial National Historical Park (33 min), Colonial National Historical Park (35 min), Cape Henry Memorial Part of Colonial National Historical Park (41 min), Historic Jamestowne Part of Colonial National Historical Park (52 min), Richmond National Battlefield Park (1 h 19 min), Maggie L Walker National Historic Site (1 h 22 min).

NATIONAL MONUMENT

Fort Monroe National Monument

Fort Monroe's story spans from prehistory to the 2000s.

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OVERVIEW

About Fort Monroe National Monument

Fort Monroe's story spans from prehistory to the 2000s. Kecoughtan Indians occupied Old Point Comfort before the arrival of English colonists. The first enslaved Africans arrived in 1619. Those escaping slavery sought their freedom at the fort during the Civil War. The fort remained bastion of national defense until 2011, when it became a national park.

WITHIN A DAY'S DRIVE

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Cannon at sunset at Yorktown Battlefield

Fort Monroe National Monument◆◆this park

Part of Colonial National Historical Park · Virginia

Yorktown Battlefield Part of Colonial National Historical Park

Fort Monroe National Monument◆◆this park

National Historical Park · Virginia

Colonial National Historical Park

Fort Monroe National Monument◆◆this park

Part of Colonial National Historical Park · Virginia

Cape Henry Memorial Part of Colonial National Historical Park

Fort Monroe National Monument◆◆this park

Part of Colonial National Historical Park · Virginia

Historic Jamestowne Part of Colonial National Historical Park

Fort Monroe National Monument◆◆this park

National Battlefield Park · Virginia

Richmond National Battlefield Park

Fort Monroe National Monument◆◆this park

National Historic Site · Virginia

Maggie L Walker National Historic Site

Driving times from Fort Monroe National Monument, one way, via road — a realistic day is 8–10 hours behind the wheel.

WHEN TO GO

Hours

Fort Monroe

Mon: 5:00AM - 11:59PM
Tue: 5:00AM - 11:59PM
Wed: 5:00AM - 11:59PM
Thu: 5:00AM - 11:59PM
Fri: 5:00AM - 11:59PM
Sat: 5:00AM - 11:59PM
Sun: 5:00AM - 11:59PM

Beaches

Mon: Sunrise to Sunset
Tue: Sunrise to Sunset
Wed: Sunrise to Sunset
Thu: Sunrise to Sunset
Fri: Sunrise to Sunset
Sat: Sunrise to Sunset
Sun: Sunrise to Sunset

THINGS TO DO

Activities

BikingBirdwatchingBookstore and Park StoreCitizen ScienceFirst Person InterpretationGuided ToursHands-OnHikingHistoric Weapons DemonstrationLiving HistoryMuseum ExhibitsReenactmentsRoad BikingSelf-Guided Tours - WalkingShoppingVolunteer VacationWildlife Watching

PLAN YOUR VISIT

Getting there

Spring: Temperatures range from 40 F to 70 F with rain being common. Summer: Temperatures range from 75 F to 100 F with rain and sun equally common. On very sunny days, be prepared with plenty of water. Fall: Temperatures usually range from 40 F to 65 F. Hurricanes are more likely to threaten the are at this time of year. If planning a visit during this time, please be mindful of the storm activity. Winter: Temperatures range from 40 F to 50 F on average with snow being uncommon.

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Frequently asked questions

What is there to do at Fort Monroe National Monument?: Popular activities include Biking, Birdwatching, Bookstore and Park Store, Citizen Science, First Person Interpretation, Guided Tours.
Which national parks are within a day's drive of Fort Monroe National Monument?: Within about a day's drive you can reach Yorktown Battlefield Part of Colonial National Historical Park (33 min), Colonial National Historical Park (35 min), Cape Henry Memorial Part of Colonial National Historical Park (41 min), Historic Jamestowne Part of Colonial National Historical Park (52 min), Richmond National Battlefield Park (1 h 19 min), Maggie L Walker National Historic Site (1 h 22 min).