Best Yosemite Valley Day Trips & Things to Do

The famous scenic valley is often called "the heart" of California's Yosemite National Park and is surrounded by the landmarks of El Capitan, Half Dome, Yosemite Falls and Bridalveil Fall. Yosemite Valley is approximately seven miles long with the Merced River flowing through it. Popular spots to gaze at the valley's beauty is Tunnel View and Artist Point. Yosemite Valley is a California Historic Landmark and is on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.