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Glacier Point
Glacier Point
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Ranked #1 of 46 Attractions in Yosemite National Park
5 of 5 stars 237 reviews
This rustic geological formation is most famous for the magnificent sunsets that can be viewed from its top.
Attraction type  Geologic Formations
Distance  1.4 miles from city centre
Half Dome
Half Dome
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Ranked #2 of 46 Attractions in Yosemite National Park
5 of 5 stars 87 reviews

NOTE: As of January 13, 2012, more details were released about the new lottery process for Half Dome permits (this is a temporary process in places only for 2012 as of now... more »

Attraction type  Geologic Formations
Distance  3.1 miles from city centre
Tunnel View
Tunnel View
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Ranked #3 of 46 Attractions in Yosemite National Park
5 of 5 stars 151 reviews
Attraction type  Lookouts
Yosemite Falls
Yosemite Falls
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Ranked #4 of 46 Attractions in Yosemite National Park
4.5 of 5 stars 204 reviews
The fifth tallest waterfall in the world, Yosemite Falls is the centerpiece of Yosemite National Park.
Attraction type  Waterfalls
Distance  2.9 miles from city centre
Vernal Fall
Vernal Fall
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Ranked #5 of 46 Attractions in Yosemite National Park
4.5 of 5 stars 99 reviews
Owner description: Though not as tall as Yosemite Falls, Vernal Fall is popular for the green foliage that surrounds it year-round and the... more » Owner description: Though not as tall as Yosemite Falls, Vernal Fall is popular for the green foliage that surrounds it year-round and the rainbow mist it produces as the water cascades. « less
Attraction type  Waterfalls
Distance  2.9 miles from city centre
Yosemite Valley
Yosemite Valley
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Ranked #6 of 46 Attractions in Yosemite National Park
4.5 of 5 stars 275 reviews
Many climbers consider Yosemite Valley among the world's very best climbing sites.
Attraction type  Valleys; Hiking Trails
Distance  0.9 miles from city centre
Sentinel Dome (Loyemah Dome)
Sentinel Dome (Loyemah Dome)
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Ranked #7 of 46 Attractions in Yosemite National Park
5 of 5 stars 43 reviews

Sentinel Dome offers one of the best and easiest accessed views in Yosemite National Park.   If you can walk two miles, you can do this fabulous hike! From the small parking lot... more »

Attraction type  Geologic Formations
Distance  1.5 miles from city centre
Mist Trail
Mist Trail
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Ranked #8 of 46 Attractions in Yosemite National Park
4.5 of 5 stars 50 reviews
Owner description: Eminently accessible and popular, the Mist Trail takes hikers through Yosemite National Park to Vernal Fall Bridge, the best... more » Owner description: Eminently accessible and popular, the Mist Trail takes hikers through Yosemite National Park to Vernal Fall Bridge, the best place to watch the waterfall. « less
Attraction type  Trails
Distance  55.7 miles from city centre
Tioga Pass
Tioga Pass
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Ranked #9 of 46 Attractions in Yosemite National Park
5 of 5 stars 64 reviews

Tioga Pass is the only Yosemite entrance on the eastern side of the Park.  Tioga Road / Highway 120 is a beautiful drive, but it helps to be prepared.  This scenic drive demands... more »

Attraction type  Scenic Drives
Distance  7.2 miles from city centre
Bridalveil Falls
Bridalveil Falls
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Ranked #10 of 46 Attractions in Yosemite National Park
4.5 of 5 stars 75 reviews
Landmark waterfall located in Yosemite.
Attraction type  Waterfalls; National Parks
Distance  3.3 miles from city centre
Mariposa Grove
Mariposa Grove
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Ranked #11 of 46 Attractions in Yosemite National Park
4.5 of 5 stars 147 reviews

The Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias is located two miles from the South Entrance of Yosemite National Park.   http://www.nps.go... There are over 500 mature giant sequoias in the... more »

Attraction type  Hiking Trails; Parks
Distance  16.8 miles from city centre
Tuolumne Meadows
Tuolumne Meadows
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Ranked #12 of 46 Attractions in Yosemite National Park
5 of 5 stars 23 reviews
A good place for hiking to get away from the crowds.
Attraction type  Hiking Trails
Distance  262.4 miles from city centre
The Ahwahnee
The Ahwahnee
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Ranked #13 of 46 Attractions in Yosemite National Park
4.5 of 5 stars 33 reviews
Attraction type  Architectural Buildings
Distance  2290.0 miles from city centre
Hetch Hetchy Reservoir
Hetch Hetchy Reservoir
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Ranked #14 of 46 Attractions in Yosemite National Park
4.5 of 5 stars 27 reviews
Attraction type  Waterfalls; Dams
El Capitan
El Capitan
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Ranked #15 of 46 Attractions in Yosemite National Park
4.5 of 5 stars 20 reviews
Challenging, popular rock to climb in Yosemite.
Attraction type  Geologic Formations
Mirror Lake
Mirror Lake
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Ranked #16 of 46 Attractions in Yosemite National Park
4 of 5 stars 52 reviews
This clear lake is a popular hiking spot.
Attraction type  Bodies of Water
Yosemite Mountaineering School
Yosemite Mountaineering School
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Ranked #17 of 46 Attractions in Yosemite National Park
5 of 5 stars 9 reviews
Learn how to rock climb in one of California's premier national parks.
Attraction type  Educational Sites
Distance  68.1 miles from city centre
Lembert Dome
Lembert Dome
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Ranked #18 of 46 Attractions in Yosemite National Park
5 of 5 stars 5 reviews
Attraction type  Hiking Trails; Geologic Formations
Distance  2130.9 miles from city centre
Yosemite Valley Floor Tour
Yosemite Valley Floor Tour
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Ranked #19 of 46 Attractions in Yosemite National Park
4.5 of 5 stars 6 reviews
Attraction type  Trams; Tours
Yosemite Village
Yosemite Village
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Ranked #20 of 46 Attractions in Yosemite National Park
4 of 5 stars 78 reviews
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  2.7 miles from city centre
Valley Visitor Center
Valley Visitor Center
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Ranked #21 of 46 Attractions in Yosemite National Park
4.5 of 5 stars 20 reviews
Attraction type  Tourist/ Visitor Centres
Distance  0.5 miles from city centre
Big Oak Flat Information Center
Ranked #22 of 46 Attractions in Yosemite National Park
5 of 5 stars 3 reviews
Attraction type  Tourist/ Visitor Centres
Yosemite Lodge Amphitheater
Ranked #23 of 46 Attractions in Yosemite National Park
4.5 of 5 stars 3 reviews
Attraction type  Theatres
Nature Center at Happy Isles
Nature Center at Happy Isles
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Ranked #24 of 46 Attractions in Yosemite National Park
4 of 5 stars 5 reviews
Attraction type  Nature/ Wildlife Areas
Distance  1.1 miles from city centre
Badger Pass Ski Area
Badger Pass Ski Area
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Ranked #25 of 46 Attractions in Yosemite National Park
4.5 of 5 stars 16 reviews
California's oldest ski area can be found in the spectacular Yosemite Valley.
Attraction type  Ski/ Snowboard Areas
Distance  0.7 miles from city centre
Yosemite Cemetery
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Ranked #26 of 46 Attractions in Yosemite National Park
4.5 of 5 stars 3 reviews
Owner description: Dating back to the 1800s, his graveyard is an interesting, peaceful spot of interest to visiting genealogists, history buffs... more » Owner description: Dating back to the 1800s, his graveyard is an interesting, peaceful spot of interest to visiting genealogists, history buffs and the simply curious. Graves of Native Americans lie alongside former valley residents and even a few casual visitors. « less
Attraction type  Cemeteries
Distance  4.2 miles from city centre
Wawona Meadow
Wawona Meadow
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Ranked #27 of 46 Attractions in Yosemite National Park
4.5 of 5 stars 2 reviews
Attraction type  Hiking Trails
Distance  3.6 miles from city centre
Shadow of the Giants Trail
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Ranked #28 of 46 Attractions in Yosemite National Park
5 of 5 stars 2 reviews
Attraction type  Hiking Trails
Distance  0.9 miles from city centre
Gaylor Lake
Gaylor Lake
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Ranked #29 of 46 Attractions in Yosemite National Park
5 of 5 stars 4 reviews
Hiking to the lake offers peace and quiet away from crowds.
Attraction type  Hiking Trails; Bodies of Water
Distance  5.1 miles from city centre
Cathedral Range
Cathedral Range
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Ranked #30 of 46 Attractions in Yosemite National Park
4.5 of 5 stars 3 reviews
Owner description: Hiking up this steep seven-kilometer ridge, it might occur to hikers that its name, Cathedral Range, derives either from the... more » Owner description: Hiking up this steep seven-kilometer ridge, it might occur to hikers that its name, Cathedral Range, derives either from the spectacular view if offers or from the fact that it feels like you’re scaling a cathedral. « less
Attraction type  Mountains
Distance  17.5 miles from city centre
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