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First-time visitors to the park will want to venture to all three districts: Yosemite Valley, Southern Yosemite and Wawona, and the Tioga Road/Tuolumne Meadows region. Exploring by car is advisable, considering that the terrain can be rather harsh.

Lower Yosemite Falls In Yosemite Valley, stop into the Visitor Center, then head to Bridalveil Falls and Lower Yosemite Falls. Browse the collections at Ansel Adams Gallery and the Indian Cultural Exhibit, then dine at Mountain Room Restaurant.

Mirror Lake See the Valley by shuttle, with stops at Yosemite Lodge, Happy Isles and Mirror Lake. Don't forget to check out The Awahnee village and stay for dinner.

Mariposa Grove Explore the little village of Wawona. Enjoy breakfast in the Wawona Hotel's gorgeous dining room. Stop into the Pioneer Yosemite History Center, a living museum dedicated to showcasing life in Yosemite's early days, then wander the Mariposa Grove.

Hetch Hetchy Reservoir Have breakfast at Yosemite Lodge Food Court before heading north. Explore the secluded Hetch Hetchy Reservoir, the massive O'Shaughnessy Dam and the education-oriented Parsons Memorial Lodge. Enjoy dinner at nearby Tuolumne Meadows Lodge Grill.

Golden Chain Theatre Just outside the Park, to the south, you'll find the Grimmer Gallery and the Timberline Gallery, both showcasing local art. Nearby is the Golden Chain Theatre, which provides family-friendly entertainment. Dinner can be found at Jackalope Bar and Grill or Tenaya Lodge Sierra Restaurant.

Arranging a professional tour or two is a good idea when exploring the park and surrounding areas. Yosemite offers many interesting hiking, train and bus tours to suit your needs.

Hiking Tours Exploring Yosemite Natural History ( +1 209 379 2324/ http://www.yosemite.org ) High Country Wildflower Hikes ( +1 209 379 2324/ http://www.yosemite.org ) Twilight Strolls ( +1 209 372 0200/ http://www.yosemitepark.com ) Grand Yosemite Adventure ( +1 209 379 2321/ http://www.yosemite.org ) Ostrander Lake Fall Backpack Adventure ( +1 209 379 2321/ http://www.yosemite.org ) Y explore Yosemite Adventures ( +1 800 886 8009/ http://yexplore.com )

Bus Tours Yosemite Valley Shuttle System ( http://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/bus.htm )

Train Tours Yosemite Sugar Pine Railroad ( +1 559 683 7273/ http://www.ymsprr.com/ )

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