Yosemite favorites

Last updated 25 August 2024.

Yosemite National Park is a special place. It’s one of the most unique landscapes, and full of icons like Half Dome. The Yosemite Valley is magical, but the park itself is full of wilderness.

Yosemite Valley

• 🏞️ The Yosemite Valley itself is extraordinary. You’re surrounded by granite cliffs a few thousand feet tall, and the Merced River runs down the center. This makes a lovely spot for an in-park lodge stay, and offers a number of amenities and dining options.
• 🏨 The Ahwahnee Hotel is described as a crown jewel of park lodges. It sits in the valley a short walk from Yosemite Falls, and is a beautiful spot in which to take in the park.
• 🥩 The Mountain Room Restaurant is a great spot for a nice, relatively casual meal located at the Yosemite Valley Lodge.
• 🍕 For a more relaxed meal, the Curry Village Pizza Deck has delightful wood-fired pizzas and lots of outdoor patio tables to enjoy an evening meal.

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