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Lagoon

Farmington

LagoonFrom roller coasters to rapids to the Rocket - get ready for the ride of your life! Lagoon boasts over 40 rides that will thrill, chill, excite and delight you. Fly the Bat, twist and turn on the Spider, splash on Rattlesnake Rapids, or zip upside down in two huge loops on..

Willow Park Zoo

Logan

Willow Park ZooHooting, honking, howling, growling, bugling, squawking, and quacking are just some of the exciting and diverse sounds you'll encounter at Willow Park Zoo. The zoo provides sanctuary to 11 mammal species, a mixture of relaxing reptiles and fish, and over 100 vibrant bird..

Tracy Aviary

Salt Lake City

Tracy AviaryTracy Aviary is located on eight acres of land in the heart of Salt Lake City. A charitable act by Salt Lake City banker Russell Lord Tracy founded Tracy Aviary when he donated his private bird collection to Salt Lake City and its children. Open to the public since 1938,..

Hogle Zoo

Salt Lake City

Hogle ZooUtah's Hogle Zoo is a Utah treasure. Located at the mouth of Emigration Canyon since 1931, the Zoo is one of the top visited attractions in the state of Utah and the number one paid tourist attraction in Salt Lake City. Spread out over 42 acres, it's natural hillside..

American West Heritage Centre

Wellsville

American West Heritage CentreThe Heritage Center offers a variety of activities for individuals and families, as well as group tours and vacations. Whether you are passing through Cache Valley or making it your destination, the Center will be one of your favorite stops along the western frontier.

Benson Grist MIll

Stansbury Park

Benson Grist MIllFor those of you who like to take a step back in time, Tooele County's Benson Grist Mill is the sight that can't be missed.

Layton P. Ott Planetarium

Ogden

Layton P. Ott PlanetariumWe serve over 10,000 people per year with field trips, private showings, programs for boy and girl scouts, corporate events, and public nights. We've been producing original digital star shows since 2005 and presenting star shows in Spanish since 2006.

Wheller Historic Farm

Salt Lake City

Wheller Historic FarmThe Farm is a restoration of the turn-of-the-century dairy farm of Henry J. Wheeler. Maintaining the farm presents to the public the history of Utah family agriculture. It is a representation of the rural lifestyle in Salt Lake County from 1890-1920 and presents the best..

Scera Park Pools

Orem

Scera Park Pools# 25 yard (6 lane) x 25 meter (8 lane) lap pool # 2 (one meter) diving boards # Dual Slide & Plunge Pool 2,500 sq ft (48" height requirement on slides) # One deep drop slide # One serpentine slide **Children under the height requirement are allowed as lap riders with..

Seven Peaks Waterpark

Provo

Seven Peaks WaterparkWe are the largest waterpark in Utah with 16 waterslides a 500,000 gallon wavepool, kids swimming areas and slides, group pavillions and cabanas, a giant half pipe tube ride, 100ft free fall drop slides and a moving lazy river.

Crystal Hot Springs

Honeyville

Crystal Hot SpringsNestled at the feet of the Wasatch Mountains, Crystal Hot Springs is a natural wonder. It is one of two locations in the world that has both a natural cold and hot spring, both less than 50 feet apart. Crystal Hot Springs has been a favorite spot for campers and swimmers..

Layton Surf And Swim

Layton

Layton Surf And SwimLaytons year round ocean!

Kearns Oquirrh Park

Kearns

Kearns Oquirrh ParkOutdoor recreation pool includes: water slide, childrens play feature, and shallow depths,Outdoor Splash Pool & Play Zone,Outdoor 1000 Gallon Dump Bucket and Indoor recreation pool includes: water slide, childrens play feature, current canal, and two 25 yard lap lanes...

Treehouse Children's Museum

Ogden

Treehouse Children's MuseumTreehouse Museum is a non-profit, hands-on children's museum centered on children's literacy and the arts. Featuring dozens of beautiful, award-winning exhibits, Treehouse is the place to "Step into a Story"Ã¢ÂÂ¢. The Museum also provides daily story and art programs for..

Hill Aerospace Museum

Ogden

Hill Aerospace MuseumHill Aerospace Museum is located on approximately 30 acres on the northwest corner of Hill Air Force Base, Utah, about five miles south of Ogden. The museum was founded in 1981 as a part of the United States Air Force Heritage Program and first opened in 1986. It moved to..

Utah State Railroad Museum

Ogden

Utah State Railroad MuseumVisitors to the Utah State Railroad Museum at Union Station are treated to a variety of interactive and pictoral displays and artifacts illustrating the construction of the transcontinental railroad. As visitors enter the Railroad Museum they pass under timbers used to..

McCurdy Historical Doll Museum

Provo

McCurdy Historical Doll Museum An incredible collection of historic toys, miniatures and over 4,000 dolls displayed in a restored carriage house. A great day out for girls from 2 to 82 even guys will like it with displays including toy soldiers and much, much more.

Monte L. Bean Life Science Museum

Provo

Monte L. Bean Life Science MuseumThe museum was opened to the public in 1978, is accredited by the American Association of Museums and maintains membership in the "Natural Science Collections Alliance". Research collections of vascular and non vascular plants, invertebrate and vertebrate animals are..

Springville Museum Of Art

Springville

Springville Museum Of ArtThe Springville Museum of Art is a family-friendly museum. The Youth Gallery and Children's Sculpture Garden are specially made to delight young visitors. Check our website for up-coming events, programs and classes for children.

Bountiful Davis Art Centre

Bountiful

Bountiful Davis Art CentreBountiful/Davis Art Center began as a collaboration between the University of Utah and Bountiful City. The city's wish for closer, local opportunities for college courses and a general fine arts program for its citizens was an excellent fit with the University's goal of..

Kimball Art Center

Park city

Kimball Art CenterThe Kimball Art Center is Park City's non-profit community art center. For 30 years, the Kimball has provided a venue for Park City residents and visitors alike to experience the visual arts in an intimate setting. The Kimball produces exciting exhibits and activities for..

Great Basin Museum

Delta

Great Basin MuseumThe Great Basin Museum has many fine exhibits of pioneer memorabilia, early western farm equipment, and pioneer home artifacts from the area. It also presents an excellent history of western Utah's mining methods and tools, and has many interesting illustrations.

Western Mining and Railroad Museum

Helper

Western Mining and Railroad MuseumThe Western Mining and Railroad Museum is named so because of the engines required to help the trains climb the steep grades to Soldier Summit. The Denver and Rio Grande Railroad established the town when the railroad came through the area and coal, that was needed to fuel..

Museum of Church History and Art

Salt Lake City

Museum of Church History and ArtThe Museum of Church History and Art tells the story of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints through educational exhibits and programs. The museum collects and displays Latter-day Saint art and artifacts worldwide in a way that offers an educational experience..

Utah Field House of Natural History State Park Museum

Vernal

Utah Field House of Natural History State Park MuseumSo much time is revealed here, even more geologic time than in the Grand Canyon. Within an 80-mile radius of Vernal, evidence of the entire Earth's history is visible. At its center is the Utah Field House of Natural History State Park Museum. The new museum is located two..

Fort Douglas Military Museum

Fort Douglas

Fort Douglas Military MuseumNational Historic Landmark and Utah Military History Center. Learn the exciting history of the from from 1862 through 1991. The Museum is in a 1876 barracks next to the Parade Ground. Outdoor exhibits include artillery, tanks, vehicles and helicopters. Free family fun for..

Trafalga Family Fun Center

Orem

Trafalga Family Fun CenterMini golf and lots of family fun to be found at Trafalga fun center.

Nickelcade

Taylorsville

NickelcadePlay some of the most State-of-The-Art Arcade Games as well as dozens of Blast-from-The-Past Classic Arcade Games.

Eccles Dinosaur Park

Ogden

Eccles Dinosaur ParkOnly boredom is extinct here ! Dinosaur park is an exciting collection of creatures from prehistoric crawlers to predators to marine animals and even flying reptiles.More than one hundred dinosaur sculptures fill the park. These realistic full sized sculptures are based on..

Fat Cats All Out Fun

Salt Lake City

Fat Cats All Out FunIn August 2001 the doors opened for the very first FatCats. FatCats is All Out Fun! Youll find an environment of Fun, Food and Friends at all locations - so come on down... lets play!

Jungle Jims

Midvale

Jungle JimsJungle gyms has a lot of fun for kids 0-12. Indoor activities such as child-sized rides, arcade games, and a jungle play soft playground with tunnels, tubes and slides. Its great for bad weather days as is all indoors.

Boondocks Fun Center

Draper

Boondocks Fun CenterBoondocks Fun Center and The Back Porch Grill Restaurant is one of Utah's newest and greatest family attractions. Admission is FREE and the park is open year round. There are both indoor and outdoor attractions for every age to enjoy. Miniature Golf, Go-Karts, Slick Track,..

Family Fun Center (Layton)

Layton

Family Fun Center (Layton)Let the fun Begin! Classic Fun Center has a bounce zone, roller skating,game arcades , laser tag and much more.

Peaks Ice Arena

Provo

Peaks Ice ArenaThe arena is home to the Peaks Figure Skating Club, where figure skaters can come together and enjoy one another while progressing within their sport. The arena also serves as home ice for ACHA collegiate hockey teams for both Utah Valley University and Brigham Young..

Heber Valley Railroad

Heber City

Heber Valley RailroadThe Heber Valley Railroad is Utah's magnificent steam passenger railroad. It is an historic tourist attraction based in Heber City, Utah. Trains cross the farmlands of the Heber Valley, follow the shore of Deer Creek Lake and descend into a majestic and breathtaking..

Timpanogos Cave National Monument

American Fork

Timpanogos Cave National MonumentTimpanogos Cave National Monument sits high in the Wasatch Mountains. The cave system consists of three spectacularly decorated caverns. Helictites and anthodites are just a few of the many dazzling formations to be found in the many chambers. As visitors climb to the cave..

Wasatch-Cache National Forest

Salt Lake City

Wasatch-Cache National ForestThe majestic peaks and rugged backcountry of the Wasatch-Cache lie within easy reach of one of the west's fastest growing metropolitan areas. Encompassing nearly 1.3 million ecologically-diverse acres, including seven Wilderness areas, the Forest is one of the most..

Ogden Nature Center

Ogden

Ogden Nature CenterThe Ogden Nature Center is a 152-acre nature preserve open to the public for discovery and exploration. Outside you can enjoy picnic areas & tree houses, wander the trails and meet birds of prey. Inside you can explore our two green buildings to learn about sustainable..

Hardware Ranch Wildlife Area

Logan

Hardware Ranch Wildlife AreaA visit to the ranch is both fun and educational. During winter months, a trip to Hardware Ranch makes a great outing that will provide the whole family with the memorable experience of viewing wild Rocky Mountain elk up close. During the summer, the Hardware Ranch area..

Bryce canyon

Bryce

Bryce canyonFamous for its unique geology of red rock spires and horseshoe-shaped amphitheaters, Bryce offers the visitor a Far View from the eastern edge of the Paunsaugunt Plateau in southern Utah.

Arches National Park

Moab

Arches National ParkArches National Park preserves over 2,000 natural sandstone arches, like the world-famous Delicate Arch, as well as many other unusual rock formations. In some areas, the forces of nature have exposed millions of years of geologic history. The extraordinary features of the..

Natural Bridges State Park

Lake Powell

Natural Bridges State ParkNatural Bridges preserves some of the finest examples of natural stone architecture in the southwest. On a tree-covered mesa next to deep sandstone canyons, three natural bridges formed when meandering streams slowly cut through the canyon walls. In honor of the Native..

Canyonlands National Park

Moab

Canyonlands National ParkCanyonlands preserves a colorful landscape eroded into countless canyons, mesas and buttes by the Colorado River and its tributaries. The rivers divide the park into four districts: the Island in the Sky, the Needles, the Maze and the rivers themselves. While these areas..

Capitol Reef National Park

Torrey

Capitol Reef National ParkThe Waterpocket Fold, a 100-mile long wrinkle in the earth's crust known as a monocline, extends from nearby Thousand Lakes Mountain to the Colorado River (now Lake Powell). Capitol Reef National Park was established to protect this grand and colorful geologic feature, as..

Cedar Breaks National Park

Cedar City

Cedar Breaks National ParkResting on top of the Colorado plateau, at over 10,000 feet in elevation, this breathtaking view awaits. Millions of years of sedimentation, uplift, and erosion are carving out this giant amphitheater, that spans some three miles, and is more than 2000 feet deep.

The Bonneville Salt Flats

Salt Lake City

The Bonneville Salt FlatsThe Bonneville Salt Flats are a 159 square mile (412 kmÂÂ²)[1] salt flat in northwestern Utah and is an incredible sight to behold. A remnant of the ancient Lake Bonneville of glacial times, the salt flats are now public land managed by the Bureau of Land Management. It is..

Pineview Resevoir

10 miles east of Ogden

Pineview ResevoirPineview Reservoir is the busiest reservoir for its size in the State of Utah. This is because of its close proximity to Davis and Weber Counties population centers. You can leave your home and be at the waters edge within one-half hour. The scenery around Pineview is worth..

Nightmare On 13th Street

Salt Lake City

Nightmare On 13th StreetNightmare on 13th is a high tech advanced Haunted House.That has been going for over ten years. It features animatronics, lighting effects, lasers, and scary actors! Nightmare on 13th changes its shows to keep everyone on theer feet. AS Halloween approaches dare you enter ?

High County Rafting

Provo

High County RaftingWe specialize in River Raft and Kayak adventures close to Park City and Salt Lake city. Our popular Raft 'n Rails adventure includes a ride on the Historic Heber Railroad and a raft trip down the river with lunch.

Miller Motorsports Park

Tooele

Miller Motorsports ParkMiller Motorsports Park is a state-of-the-art road racing facility for automobiles, motorcycles and karts located just 35 minutes from downtown Salt Lake City in Tooele, Utah. It is considered the finest facility of its type in North America. Opened in 2006, Miller..

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