Yosemite Valley Fun
Yosemite Valley is the centerpiece of Yosemite National Park. The Valley is the point of entry into the park for the majority of visitors, and a bustling hub of activity. Here you will find an array of visitor facilities clustered in the middle. There are both hiking trail loops that stay within the valley and trailheads that lead to higher elevations — all of which afford glimpses of the parks many scenic wonders.
Yosemite Valley is a great place to start your Yosemite trip. There are many points of interest right in the Valley that will interest and entertain you and everyone in your group. Whether you’re interested in finding out more about the park at the Valley Visitor Center or Yosemite Museum, looking for nature information at the Wilderness Center or Nature Center at Happy Isles or are interested in some history at the Yosemite Cemetery you will be sure to find everything in the valley.
If you’re thinking of finding lodging in the Valley your will be pleasantly surprised by the wonderful options found here. The historic Ahwahnee Hotel is located here. The Ahwahnee is famous for its great granite façade, striking beamed ceilings, massive stone hearths, richly-colored Native American artwork and finely appointed rooms. The Wawona Hotel will take you back to a bygone era. Located four miles from the Park’s south entrance the Wawona Hotel’s whitewashed buildings feature rooms without telephones and televisions, so nothing will distract you from the natural surroundings.
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For a more down to earth experience check out the Yosemite Lodge at the Falls. As the closest property to Yosemite Falls Yosemite Lodge at the Falls is an idyllic spot for families, group retreats and visitors seeking the comforts of a hotel after an exciting day exploring the wilderness. If you are traveling with a larger group or want a more affordable choice for your trip consider a stay Curry Village. Curry Village offers standard motel rooms, cabins and canvas tents for a unique lodging experience right in the middle of the great outdoors. A grocery store and outdoor shop are conveniently located onsite.
There are several other lodging options. Check out the Yosemite Lodging site at National Park Reservations for more Yosemite Valley lodging information.