Top Visitor Sites in Yosemite National Park

Icons of the Sierra Nevada

Yosemite draws 4+ million visitors annually to its granite cliffs, giant sequoias, and waterfalls. Must‑see areas:

1. Yosemite Valley: El Capitan, Half Dome, Yosemite Falls; trails, campgrounds, visitor centers.
2. Glacier Point: Panoramic valley views, sunset over Half Dome.
3. Tuolumne Meadows: High‑country meadow, wildlife, hiking, fishing, camping.
4. Mariposa Grove: Giant sequoias, museum, trails.
5. Hetch Hetchy Reservoir: Boating, fishing, swimming, birding.

Planning Advice

Arrive early, use shuttles in peak season, and reserve lodging/campsites months ahead.