Things to do in Wawona

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1. Yosemite Valley

Yosemite Valley is the emerald green heart of Yosemite National Park. Marvel at the soaring granite walls, including some of the park’s most iconic landmarks, flanking this 8-mile (13-kilometer) canyon.
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Yosemite Valley featuring mountains and a waterfall

2. Yosemite National Park

Yosemite National Park is an area of extraordinary natural beauty in the center of California. It has abundant flora and fauna in addition to majestic mountains, giant trees, vast valleys and peaceful lakes. Every year, millions of travelers visit the park, which stretches across 747,956 acres (302,687 hectares). Glaciers formed the fascinating landscape about 1 million years ago.
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Yosemite Falls which includes a waterfall and mountains

3. Yosemite Falls

Yosemite National Park sets the bar high for magnificent natural beauty, but Yosemite Falls is indisputably one of its most striking features. This towering waterfall is one of the highest in North America. Water plunges a total of 2,425 feet (739 meters) from top to bottom of Yosemite Falls in three distinct sections.
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Yosemite Falls which includes a waterfall and mountains

4. Yosemite Visitor Center

Yosemite Visitor Center presents a superb introduction to the history and majestic scenery of Yosemite National Park. The center is many people’s first port of call when visiting the park. Come here to chat with knowledgeable rangers and plan your discovery of the park and valley. Find interactive exhibits that highlight the park’s varied geological features, vegetation and wildlife.
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Yosemite Visitor Center showing interior views

5. El Capitan

El Capitan is one of Yosemite National Park’s best-known features, rising sharply from the valley floor in a spectacular precipitous formation. Translating to “the captain” in Spanish, El Capitan looks out over the magnificent valley and dares rock climbers and hikers to reach its dizzying peaks. See the mesmerizing rock face from one of several roads that wind through the western part of Yosemite Valley or grab your climbing equipment and tackle “El Cap” yourself.
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El Capitan showing a gorge or canyon and forest scenes

What to do in Wawona

Popular places to visit

Yosemite Valley featuring mountains and a waterfall

Yosemite Valley

5/5(63 reviews)

From Yosemite Falls to Half Dome and El Capitan, you can see some of the most stunning scenery in the world from Yosemite National Park’s central valley.

Yosemite Valley
Yosemite Falls which includes a waterfall and mountains

Yosemite Falls

5/5(42 reviews)

You may hear these thundering falls, which are among the top 10 tallest in the world, before you see them in California’s Yosemite National Park.

Yosemite Falls
Yosemite Visitor Center showing interior views

Yosemite Visitor Center

4/5(24 reviews)

Discover the geological history of the Yosemite Valley, pick up trail maps and shop for souvenirs at this portal to Yosemite National Park.

Yosemite Visitor Center
El Capitan showing a gorge or canyon and forest scenes

El Capitan

5/5(49 reviews)

Experience the enormity of Yosemite Valley’s glacially carved granite peaks when you gaze upon this distinctive formation and rock-climbing landmark.

El Capitan
Half Dome

Half Dome

5/5(19 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Half Dome during your travels in Yosemite National Park. Amble around the area's riverfront or seek out the hiking trails.

Half Dome
Glacier Point featuring landscape views, a waterfall and tranquil scenes

Glacier Point

5/5(30 reviews)

Witness a superb panorama of the Yosemite Valley from this viewing point and spot soaring canyons, plunging falls and granite cliffs along the rugged valley skyline.

Glacier Point
Tuolumne Meadows which includes tranquil scenes and snow

Tuolumne Meadows

4.5/5(11 reviews)

Explore the meadows of Yosemite National Park’s high country and see its velvety green plains studded with stunning granite domes, Sierra willows and wildflowers.

Tuolumne Meadows
Wawona Visitor Center

Wawona Visitor Center

4/5(5 reviews)

Enjoy the mountain views and explore Wawona Visitor Center, a lovely green space in Wawona. Amble around the area's riverfront or seek out the hiking trails.

Wawona Visitor Center
Tunnel View featuring views and mountains as well as a large group of people

Tunnel View

5/5(41 reviews)

Experience one of America’s iconic natural sights, a sweeping view of the forests, waterfalls and monolithic granite mountains of the Yosemite Valley.

Tunnel View

 

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Mariposa which includes tranquil scenes and mountains

Mariposa