Sights & Attractions in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks
- Overview
- Sights
- Restaurants
- Hotels
- Entertainment
- Shopping
- Activities
- Travel Tips
- Features
- Fodor's Choice
- Deals
Things to Do in Sequoia National Park
| Name | Category | Location |
|
Auto Log
Before its wood showed signs of severe rot, cars drove right on... |
Forests | Sequoia National Park |
|
Beetle Rock Family Nature Center
Across the road from Giant Forest Museum, the center has interactive... |
Museums / Galleries | Sequoia National Park |
|
Crescent Meadow
A mile or so past Moro Rock, this comparatively remote picnic... |
Restaurants | Sequoia National Park |
|
Crescent Meadow
John Muir called this the "gem of the Sierra." Walk around for... |
Nature Preserves | Sequoia National Park |
|
Crystal Cave
One of more than 200 caves in Sequoia and Kings Canyon national... |
Cave | Sequoia National Park |
|
| ||
|
Evening Programs
In summer, the park shows documentary films and slide shows... |
Tours | Sequoia National Park |
|
Foothills Picnic Area
Near the parking lot at the southern entrance of the park, this... |
Restaurants | Sequoia National Park |
|
Foothills Visitor Center
Exhibits focusing on the foothills and resource issues facing... |
Information Centers | Sequoia National Park |
|
Free Nature Programs
Almost any summer day, half-hour to 1½-hour ranger talks... |
Tours | Sequoia National Park |
General Sherman Tree
Neither the world's tallest nor oldest sequoia, General Sherman... |
Forests | Sequoia National Park |
|
Generals Highway
One of the most scenic drives in a state replete with them is... |
Scenic Drives | Sequoia National Park |
|
Giant Forest Museum
Well-imagined and interactive displays give you the basics about... |
Museums / Galleries | Sequoia National Park |
|
Halstead Meadow
Major road improvements were underway in late 2011, so picnickers... |
Restaurants | Sequoia National Park |
|
Hospital Rock
American Indians once ground acorns into meal at this site; outdoor... |
Restaurants | Sequoia National Park |
|
Junior Ranger Program
This self-guided program is offered year-round for children over... |
Tours | Sequoia National Park |
|
Lodgepole Visitor Center
Along with exhibits on the area's geologic history, wildlife... |
Information Centers | Sequoia National Park |
|
Mineral King
This subalpine valley sits at 7,800 feet at the end of a steep... |
Nature Preserves | Sequoia National Park |
|
Mineral King Ranger Station
The small visitor center here houses a few exhibits on the history... |
Information Centers | Sequoia National Park |
|
Mineral King Road
Vehicles longer than 22 feet are prohibited on this side road... |
Scenic Drives | Sequoia National Park |
Moro Rock
Sequoia National Park's best non-tree attraction offers panoramic... |
Geological Sites | Sequoia National Park |
|
Pinewood Picnic Area
Picnic in Giant Forest, in the vicinity of sequoias if not actually... |
Restaurants | Sequoia National Park |
|
Seminars
Expert naturalists lead seminars on a range of topics, including... |
Tours | Sequoia National Park |
|
Sequoia Sightseeing Tours
The only licensed tour operator in either park offers daily interpretive... |
Tours | Sequoia National Park |
|
Tunnel Log
It's been almost 45 years since you could drive through a standing... |
Scenic Drives | Sequoia National Park |
|
Walter Fry Nature Center
The hands-on nature exhibits here are designed primarily for... |
Information Centers | Sequoia National Park |
|
Wolverton Meadow
At a major trailhead to the backcountry, this is a great place... |
Restaurants | Sequoia National Park |
Browse All Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks Sights
Free Fodor's Newsletter
Subscribe today for weekly travel inspiration, tips, and special offers.
Fodor's Trip Planning Ideas
- Weekend Getaways: Fodor's Recommends the Best Weekend Escapes in the US
- Great American Vacation: Find Your Next U.S. Trip with Fodor's
- 80 Degrees: Fodor's Helps You Find Your Best Beach Vacation Spots
- Go List: Fodor's Top 25 Places to Go in 2013
- Hotel Awards 2012: Fodor's 100 Top Hotels
- Best of Europe: Fodor's Picks the Best Places to Visit in Europe
Travel Deals in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks
- 3-Star Holiday Inn Visalia & Conf Center Fr $113+/Nt Hotels.com
- $102.00 & up : 3.5-star hotels in Visalia Hotwire
- 3% OFF Lamp Liter Inn! 3 Nts + Air Fr $472 Travelocity
- Book in Visalia: Save at the Lamp Liter Inn in May Fr $76+/Nt — $76 Expedia
- $129 & Up: Cheap Visalia Stay — $129 Save with Hotels.com, $10/night less
* Some taxes, fees additional


