Things to do in El Portal

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El Portal Attractions

It's not surprising that so many vacationers keep coming back to El Portal every year. This alluring city is brimming with wonderful things to do. Whether you're interested in visiting local sights or having a go at more action-packed experiences, you'll find it hard to be bored here.

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El Portal must see attractions

1. 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 showing a waterfall and mountains

2. 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 a waterfall and mountains

3. 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 featuring interior views

4. 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 showing a waterfall and mountains

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 which includes forest scenes and a gorge or canyon

What to do in El Portal

Things to Do in El Portal with Kids

If you're vacationing with the little ones, you'll find plenty of fun things to do together in El Portal. These family friendly experiences will put huge smiles on faces young and old:

 

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Frequently asked questions

What to do in El Portal on a sunny day?
These popular experiences are an excellent excuse to escape your hotel and soak up the sunshine:


What can you do in El Portal for free?
El Portal Market is one of the most popular free attractions in the area.

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El Portal Market

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Enjoy an outing to El Portal Market during your stay in El Portal. Stroll along the riverfront or seek out the hiking trails.

El Portal Market
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Briceburg Information Center

After visiting Briceburg Information Center, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in El Portal. Discover the mountain views and top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.

Briceburg Information Center

Popular day trips from El Portal

Mariposa which includes tranquil scenes and mountains

Mariposa

Yosemite Valley featuring a sunset, mountains and a gorge or canyon

Yosemite National Park