4 days in Fresno & Yosemite National Park Itinerary

The only metropolitan hub nestled between three national parks, Fresno makes a surprisingly lively getaway.

On the 24th (Thu), brush up on your military savvy at Legion of Valor Museum and then pause for some serene contemplation at St George Greek Orthodox Church.

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Salt Lake City to Fresno is an approximately 5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Salt Lake City to Fresno. Traveling from Salt Lake City in September, expect Fresno to be somewhat warmer, temps between 92°F and 64°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Thu) early enough to travel to Yosemite National Park.

Massive granite mountains, towering waterfalls, groves of Giant Sequoia trees, and wilderness as far as the eye can see distinguish the landscape of Yosemite National Park.

Your day by day itinerary now includes Tuolumne Grove of Giant Sequoias as well as Yosemite Valley Floor Tour. Start off your visit on the 25th (Fri): take a memorable ride with Yosemite Valley Floor Tour, then explore the striking landscape at Glacier Point, then explore the striking landscape at Sentinel Dome, and finally hike along Panorama Trail. Here are some ideas for day two: don't miss a visit to Tuolumne Grove of Giant Sequoias, don't miss a visit to Olmsted Point, get great views at Yosemite, Tunnel View, then tour the pleasant surroundings at Nevada Falls Loop, then admire the sheer force of Vernal Fall, and finally take some stellar pictures from Washburn Point.

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Drive from Fresno to Yosemite National Park in 3 hours. Expect slightly colder weather when traveling from Fresno in September: highs in Yosemite National Park hover around 74°F, while lows dip to 38°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 27th (Sun) to allow enough time to travel back home.