What's better than waking up underneath pine trees as the sun breaks across Yosemite Valley?
Everyone else thinks so too, which means park lodgings and campsites are in high demand. You'll usually need to book rooms, cabins or campsites many months in advance, especially for summer vacations. Tip: to find last-minute cancellations, check online or call starting a week before your trip.
In Yosemite Valley, the historic 1927 Ahwahnee Hotel is one of the nation's best (not to mention most luxurious) examples of 'parkitecture,' designed to blend with an outstanding natural setting. In summer, imbibe cocktails on the back patio with views of Half Dome, or toast your tootsies by grand fireplaces during winter. For budget travelers, old-fashioned Curry Village, dating from 1899, sets up canvas-tent cabins in the forest and by the river that are big enough for families. Motel-style Yosemite Lodge at the Falls looks ho-hum, but new eco-friendly 'green' rooms and waterfall-view tables inside the Mountain Room restaurant are noteworthy.
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