Yosemite National Park attractions

Tuolumne Grove is one of three giant sequoia groves in Yosemite National Park, the other two being Merced and Mariposa. It’s home to two dozen towering sequoia trees reachable via a short hike along Old Big Flat Road. The grove is also home to the Dead Giant Tunnel Tree, which has a car-sized tunnel cut through the middle. (Cars, however, can no longer drive through.)

El Capitan is the largest exposed-granite monolith in the world and among the most popular rock-climbing destinations in the US. Rising 3,593 feet (1095 meters) above Yosemite Valley, El Capitan was once considered impossible to climb. However, since Warren Harding first conquered the "nose" in 1958, El Capitan has become the standard for big-wall climbing.

Tunnel View is the most visited scenic overlook in Yosemite and the site of Ansel Adams’ famous shot. When driving into Yosemite National Park from the south, Tunnel View offers your first glimpse into Yosemite Valley. At the end of a tunnel, a magical valley is revealed, with towering granite peaks and domes, and waterfalls spilling over cliffs.

Home to the soaring rock faces, summits, and waterfalls that Yosemite National Park is famous for, “the valley” is the heart of the action. Its well-known sights include El Capitan and Half Dome, as well as Bridalveil Fall and Yosemite Falls, and there are endless opportunities to enjoy hiking, climbing, photography, nature walks, and more.

One of the first waterfalls that you'll see as you enter Yosemite National Park, Bridalveil Fall is a towering, plunge-type waterfall measuring some 620 feet (188 meters) in height. It flows year-round and reaches its peak around May. On windy days, it sometimes almost looks like the waterfall is falling sideways.

One of the highest waterfalls in North America and the world, this superstar attraction in Yosemite National Park is made up of three falls with a cumulative drop of 2,425 feet (739 meters). It’s especially stunning in late spring when the snow melts, and water flow is at its peak. Most visitors take in this natural marvel from easily accessible viewpoints, but adventurous hikers can climb the historic trail to the top.