Yorktown is a compact, walkable riverside town steeped in Revolutionary War history but with modern appeal—scenic Riverwalk, kayaking and biking, wineries, farm‑to‑table dining, seasonal festivals and a friendly community—making it an easy, interesting place to live for multi‑week contracts.
About 15 miles away Williamsburg offers Colonial attractions, dining and nightlife, and roughly 30 miles away Norfolk provides big‑city arts, museums, larger hospital networks and an airport for weekend escapes.