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Yosemite Valley


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #8 of 43 attractions in Yosemite National Park
Traveler Description: Many climbers consider Yosemite Valley among the world's very best climbing sites.
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Attraction type: Valley, Hiking trail
Address: Yosemite National Park, CA

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3 of 5 stars
persnicketyann 13 contributions
Athens, Ohio
Jul 7, 2009

My husband and I visited Yosemite in early June, 2009. We arrived very early and were surprised that there were so few people around. We thought, "Gee, all the hype about so many people must be exaggerated!" We sauntered around for several hours, enjoying the views. Between 10 am and noon, however, thousands of people entered the park. All of... more

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5 of 5 stars
happycoupleGlasgow 8 contributions
Glasgow
Jul 4, 2009

We were a party of 4 staying at Yosemite Lodge, which was ideally located and great for the money. We all said the same thing about this marvellous place "AWESOME" totally took our breath's away. As we were only stopping off here we wanted to pack in as much as possible and hired some bikes, which was a quick and... more

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5 of 5 stars
aajjk 11 contributions
Boston
Apr 4, 2009

Yosemite is one of the prettiest places I have ever seen. The scenery in the valley is amazing. I was only able to be there for a couple of days, but I could not believe how much I was able to see. I know there is so much more that I missed like the Tolumne Meadows, but the proximity of... more

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1 of 5 stars
Huntercody 2 contributions
California
Feb 18, 2009
4/4 found this review helpful

The 2 Hour "Yosemite Valley Floor Tour" put on by the park is not worth it at all. It is $25 per person and your guide lectures you as though you were 3 years old. The tram is only through a small fraction of the valley floor and has hard uncomfortable fiberglass seats. You can seriously see 100 times more... more

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5 of 5 stars
Periwinkle922 2 contributions
Naples, FL
Dec 11, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

Experience the Full Moon Tour during the 3 nights surrounding the full moon in June, July, Aug, and Sept. (night prior, night of and night after the full moon) You (probably) won't be disappointed - barring any inclement weather conditions. September was awesome, but waterfalls were not full at all. Weather was nice, though. Warm in the daytime, cool at... more

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5 of 5 stars
smonti 47 contributions
Ozark, MO
Oct 13, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

Oct 2008 went to Yosemite with elderly parents and grown siblings (40's). No waterfalls in the fall - but other than that, can't imagine a better time to visit. No crowds and crisp cool air. Bears are active - we saw 2 (one close enough a park ranger got involved). Take the 2 hour valley tour for a great introduction... more

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5 of 5 stars
Edigirl71 16 contributions
Edinburgh
Sep 21, 2008

I went for the day, from San Francisco - a long day, but SO worth it - if there was one thing I would recommend people do if they are in SF on vacation, it is to go to Yosemite. Whilst I was only there for the day, it was just breath taking! All the sights were as you imagine,... more

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4 of 5 stars
Coltonvic 6 contributions
Sydney
Sep 21, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

Whilst visiting San Francisco, we decided to get out and see some of the Californian countryside and so decided on a 1 day trip to Yosemite National Park and Yosemite Valley. Although all the tours are operated and booked with Greyline, we got a better price by looking through the various brochures on offer and selecting a different agent. The... more

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5 of 5 stars
Jetsrock26 18 contributions
Washington Crossing,PA
Jul 29, 2008
9/9 found this review helpful

Yosemite Valley was the most incredible place I have ever visited in my Lifetime. Despite The Fire That was burning nearby and was causing haze in the park, I LOVED IT. Let me tell you about the attractions nearby: First, there's Yosemite Falls. There is an Upper Yosemite Falls And A Lower Yosemite Falls. If you don't have kids, you... more

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5 of 5 stars
swimmingretard_1 1 contribution
Kingwood, Texas
Jul 6, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

Yosemite is amazing it is beautiful and it seems untouched by modern day. more

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