A National Historic Landmark (one that’s said to be haunted), Big Trees Lodge (formerly Wawona Hotel) is located just a few miles from the south entrance of Yosemite National Park. Open seasonally, the hotel offers charm from a bygone era, with a grand front porch where parents sip cocktails and watch kids play outside in the evenings. Families may choose accommodations with private baths, or less expensive rooms with shared bathrooms. The hotel also offers a “Create a Suite” option, in which families and groups may book a group of adjacent rooms and share a bathroom.

The lodge offers an outdoor pool, onsite restaurant, golf course (across the street) and free Wi-Fi in some of the property’s common areas. Parking is also free.