Yosemite Sightseeing Attractions

Yosemite National Park
Yosemite Natonal Park was founded by Abraham Lincoln when a document was signed in 1864. Yosemite is recognised as the first National Park of the United States of America. Yosemite's highest point is at 13,114 feet and spans approximately 2,000 square feet. Yosemite is home to about 250 Giant Sequoia Trees within three Sequoia Groves and also displays some of the most amazing natural artefacts in the world, such as El Capitan, Yosemite Falls, Half Dome and Glacier Point, to name but a few.
El Capitan
El Capitan is on the North side of Yosemite National Park, and as it reaches a height of almost 3,000 feet, it is the largest exposed granite slab on Earth. Many climbers take to it's challenge all year round. The record time taken to scale the Nose route of El Capitan is approximately 2 hours 43 minutes - bottom to top!
Half Dome
Half Dome is the most famed and recogniseable attraction in Yosemite National Park. It is one of the most difficult rock-climbing challenges in the world. It takes climbers over 7 hours to conquer the 2,000 ft. face.
Yosemite Valley
Seven miles long and a half-mile wide, Yosemite Valley is framed by monoliths of granite and rushing waterfalls, drawing more than three million visitors to Yosemite each year.
Yosemite Falls
The Yosemite Falls, located in Yosemite National Park in the Sierra Nevada mountains of California, is the highest waterfall in North America and the world’s fifth tallest.
Tioga Pass
Tioga Pass is the highest vehicle pass in California at an elevation of almost 10,000 feet. The trail is almost impossible in the winter months from November through to late May, but offers some of the most stunning scenery in Yosemite.
Merced River
The Merced River starts at more than 11,000 feet elevation, in the high Sierra Nevada mountain range and runs through Yosemite National Park.
Mariposa Grove
Mariposa Grove is located towards the southern region of Yosemite National Park. It was first discovered around the California Gold Rush era. It is home to some of the tallest Giant Sequoia Trees in the world, some reaching 285 feet tall. Notable trees, such as the Grizzly Giant, the Fallen Tunnel Tree and the Clothespin Tree, can be seen in Mariposa Grove.
Giant Sequoias
The Giant Sequoia is the world’s largest tree by volume. They can grow to an average height of 280 ft (80 m) and 23 ft (7 m) in diameter. Famous Giant Sequoia Trees, such as the Grizzly Giant and the Fallen Tunnel Tree, can be found in three groves in Yosemite National Park - Mariposa, Tuolomne and Merced Groves
Bridalveil Falls
Bridalveil Falls is about 620 feet (188 m) tall and one of the most prominent waterfalls in Yosemite.
Glacier Point
Glacier Point is the premiere lookout spot for viewing the Yosemite Valley.
Tuolumne Meadows
Tuolumne Meadows holds the largest subalpine meadow in the Sierra Nevada.
Fallen Tunnel Tree

The Fallen Giant is one of the many wonders in Mariposa Grove and probably the most photographed tree within the National Park. The Fallen Giant had an existing fire scar enlarged to create a tunnel big enough for a horse drawn carriage to drive through. The tree became an immediate tourist attraction, luring thousands of visitors a year to have their picture taken with the Tunnel Tree. So Join your place among history and have your picture taken with the Fallen Giant!
The Grizzly Giant

King of the Mariposa Grove is the Grizzly Giant, thought to be the oldest living tree in Yosemite National Park and one of the largest living trees in the world. Thus making it one of the must see spots on your trip to Yosemite. So grab your camera and happy hiking!
Clothespin Tree

The Clothespin Tree named for its characteristic shape is located in the Mariposa Grove; the tree has survived numerous fires which have naturally hollowed a tunnel through the base of the trunk. Although there are many trees within Yosemite that have this characteristic shape, what makes Clothespin Tree unique, is that it stands 40 feet in height with the hollowed tunnel now big enough for a car to pass through. But size is deceptive here, so walk up and stand in the opening.
The Ahwahnee Hotel
Built in 1927 the Ahwahnee Hotel was designed by Gilbert Stanley Underwood, designer of the Zion Lodge, Bryce Canyon Lodge and Grand Canyon North Rim Lodge. The Ahwahnee Hotel is situated in the Yosemite Valley below the Royal Arches Rock formation.