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1. Yosemite Valley Visitor Center
- The Yosemite Valley Visitor Center is the heart of Yosemite Village and is open daily, with hours varying with the season. The visitor center is... read more
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- Nile Expert Tip: A great education can be had between exhibits, the bookstore, the film and talking with rangers.
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2. Half Dome Trail
Don't try this incredible trail unless you're truly ready for a very challenging adventure. You can do it as one-day epic or as a backpack... read more-
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3. Mariposa Grove
- This grove was part of the world's first 'national park,' protected by the US government 8 years before Yellowstone. It's open all year,... read more
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4. Ansel Adams Gallery
- Yosemite's best known artist was trained as a classical pianist, but he married into a photography business and it is still run by the Ansel Adams... read more
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5. Bridalveil Falls Day Hike
- This is the first big waterfall that most Yosemite visitors see. When John Muir first spotted it from a distance he was delighted to think... read more
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6. Tunnel View
- Along Highway 41, just a mile above Yosemite Valley is this jaw-dropping view of the length of the Valley's deep chasm. Visitors entering... read more
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7. The Mist Trail
- The Mist Trail parallels the John Muir Trail from Happy Isles to the top of Nevada Fall and many people make a loop of the two. Here we'll... read more
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8. Lower Yosemite Falls Day Hike
- The trail to Lower Yosemite Falls is one of the easiest walks in the park, with the biggest payoff: staring up at a 300' waterfall. During... read more
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9. Yosemite Theater
- Located right in Yosemite Village the Yosemite Theater is organized by the non-profit Yosemite Conservancy during the summer season. Live... read more
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10. Dining at the Ahwahnee
- Most people wouldn't want to spend the money to stay at the Ahwahnee hotel, but you can enjoy this grand lodge by dining there. Dinner is... read more
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About four million people a year come from all around the world each of them finds their own best things to do in Yosemite's vast landscape of stunning beauty. This wilderness park has something for everyone and it's hard to choose just ten top items, partly because there are such diverse options. Adventurers can push the envelope of extremes with rock climbing, trail runs, or back-country skiing.
The hike up to the top of Half Dome has to be on this list because it's such a unique, challenging and powerful experience. Anyone who is a strong walker with an experienced sense of adventure should be able to make a summit attempt.
The more sedate of us discover abundant pleasures at a mellower pace. Sit by the river, go on a ranger walk, do some sketching, take an easy day hike to a waterfall or get together supplies for s'mores by the campfire. Any one of the park visitor centers makes a valuable first stop to get oriented to some of the best things to do in Yosemite. The base of Lower Yosemite Falls is both accessible and awesome (especially in spring); it's only a short way from the visitor center in Yosemite Valley. The giant sequoias cannot be missed; they're one reason the park was established way back during the Lincoln administration. For a fancy treat, take a meal at the legendary Ahwahnee dining room and soak in the rustic luxury. If you're coming to Yosemite, that right there is one of the best things to do in California.
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