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 Comfortable hotel inside the park |
East of Yosemite Village Yosemite, CA 95389 United States +1 559 253 5635 http://www.yosemitepark.com/Ac... |
Renowned nature photographer Ansel Adams described this hotel as one of the premier resorts in the world. It is easy to see why he loved the place. The rustic yet elegant building offers spectacular views of the south valley walls and Glacier Point, while massive stone fireplaces, exposed beams and glittering chandeliers welcome guests. Guests can stay in the National Historical Landmark luxury hotel itself, or choose one of the smaller cottages set along the wooded paths. This is, by far, is the finest hotel in Yosemite. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Photography of the valley |
Yosemite Village (Yosemite Valley) Yosemite, CA 95389 United States +1 209 372 4413 http://www.anseladams.com/ |
Named after famed Yosemite photographer Ansel Adams, this gallery displays many of the artist's well-known works in its permanent collection. On rotating basis, the gallery also shows works by contemporary photographers who focus on the valley. The gallery also offers free weekend camera walks when weather permits (reservations required). The delightful gift shop features not only prints of Adams' work but also videos, Native American crafts, and books about photography as well as the valley. The admission to this gallery is free. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Lovely and sometimes wet but worth the visit |
Bridalveil Falls parking area (Hwy 41) Yosemite, CA 95389 United States +1 209 372 0200 |
About half a mile round-trip, this trail can get crowded in summer, but it affords breathtaking views of the falls, with water spilling over 600 feet to the valley floor and looking just like a bridal veil. Beware, you may get damp from the spray. Start from and return to the Bridal Veil parking area, located about 10 miles southwest of the Visitor Center on Highway 41. There is wheelchair access with assistance. The trail may be closed during winter months; call first. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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You may see moonbows |
Shuttle Stop #6 (Yosemite Valley) Yosemite, CA 95389 United States +1 209 372 0200 |
Lower Yosemite Falls is boisterous, and during a year of high water volume, you may find yourself getting wet as you gaze at this famous waterfall and listen to the amazing noise all the pounding water makes. John Muir wrote about "Moonbows," the rainbows created here by the full moon during April and May. Even without this phenomenon, the falls are lovely and worth the easy half-mile round-trip hike. This walk is likely to be crowded in summer. There is wheelchair access with assistance, and the trail is open all year. For your safety it is recommended that you take this hike during daylight hours. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Good view of Half Dome |
Mirror Lake (Yosemite Valley) Yosemite, CA 95389 United States +1 209 372 0200 http://www.nps.gov/yose/trip/v... |
Mirror Lake has been gradually filling up with silt, so it is not as mirror-like as it once was, but the lake's banks do provide a glorious view of Half Dome rock. Start from Shuttle Stop 17. This is considered an easy walk, with a mild uphill grade. The distance is just about a mile, and you will probably complete the round-trip in about an hour. This area can get crowded in summer. The trail stays open some winters, depending on snow depth, but in winter hikers must start from Shuttle Stop 19, which adds another mile to the trip. In summer months, there is access for vehicles with current disability placards. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Fun and education for the family |
Center of Curry Village Loop (Curry Village) Yosemite, CA 95389 United States +1 209 372 0200 |
If you want to learn about the flora, fauna and geology of the Yosemite Valley, this is the place to visit. Created with both children and adults in mind, the center has both static and interactive displays on the area's natural history. Nearby you can explore four short trails, each one devoted to a different ecological niche: forest, river, talus and fen. The center also has a good bookstore, geared toward exploring the nature of the valley. Admission to the center is free. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Information source in gallery-like atmosphere |
Yosemite Village Loop (west of the main post office in Yosemite Village) Yosemite, CA 95389 United States +1 209 372 0200 http://www.yosemite.org/visito... |
Make this your first stop to discover all the park has to offer. In addition to information about Ranger Programs, bear conditions, location of attractions and other visitor information, the center acts as a sort of gallery, with displays that change each year. For example, you might see an audiovisual presentation on the splendor of the valley, or an exhibit of Native American arts and crafts, or you might even take part in a discussion about future plans for the park. The compound includes an auditorium along with various exhibit spaces. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A comfortable lodge in the center of the park |
West of Yosemite Village Yosemite, CA 95389 United States +1 559 252 4848 http://www.yosemitepark.com/co... |
Built in 1915, this hotel was most recently renovated after the devastating 1997 New Year's flood that wiped out several cabins and motel units. The glass and wood structure blends nicely with the surrounding scenery, and it sits in a pretty setting close to the most popular spots in the park. Eat at the upscale Mountain Room, the restaurant at the Lodge. The lodge is a great place for families. It offers several choices for casual dining. Here the family can swim in the pool, rent bikes to tour the park, see evening programs in the amphitheater or take a shuttle tour of the valley floor loop. There is no disabled access to the second floor. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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