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Places to See in Utah

Places to See in Utah

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  1. Visit Zion National Park, one of the most amazing wonders of Utah.
  2. Check out Bryce Canyon National Park where tall rocks named hoodoos touch the sky.
  3. Visit Arches National Park, where you can see over 2,000 natural arches.
  4. Check out the Great Salt Lake in Salt Lake City.
  5. Tour the Capitol Building, one of America’s most beautiful seats of state government.
  6. Witness the stunning architecture and discover the history of Mormonism on Temple Square.
  7. Attend a Mormon Tabernacle Choir concert!
  8. The Wave, located at Coyote Buttes, is a colorful band of sandstone that’s truly amazing.
  9. Discover where you came from at the Family History Library, the world’s largest collection of genealogical records.
  10. Go bouldering at Joe’s Valley.
  11. Spend a weekend at Park City Mountain Resort, and ride the Alpine Coaster!
  12. Canyonlands National Park is exactly what it sounds like—but divided into four different areas by the rivers that carved it, the canyons are unbelievably diverse.
  13. Splash and play at the Lagoon Amusement Park, home to dozens of fair-style rides and waterslides.
  14. Discover both skeletons embedded in the rock and petroglyphs carved onto it at Dinosaur National Monument.
  15. Visit the tiny town of Kanab, known as “Little Hollywood” for the number of classic movie and TV westerns filmed there.
  16. Shop, dine, or spend the night at Ogden’s Historic 25th Street.
  17. Water-ski or hike in the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area at Lake Powell, the body of water created by the Glen Canyon Dam, and take a boat up to the sacred Rainbow Bridge.
  18. Take in some culture at Ballet West, where audiences have been enjoying the classics since 1963.
  19. Ride in a turn-of-the-century train along the Heber Valley Historic Railroad from Heber City to Vivian Park.
  20. Experience Utah’s many dining options, or visit a microbrewery.
  21. Catch some outdoor theatre at the Utah Shakespeare Festival.
  22. Walk, jog, or just relax at beautiful Liberty Park in Salt Lake City.
  23. And while you’re in the park, see the birds at Tracy Aviary—130 different species, to be exact.
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Things to Do in Utah

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    Heber Valley Historic Railroad

    A great way to experience the Utah landscape, the Heber Valley Historic Railroad is a popular year-round destination for families and train aficionados. The 16-mile track snakes through ...

    On January 17, 2014 / By Mark Keller
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    Zion National Park

    Though only the third-largest park in Utah, Zion National Park is by far the most visited, with over 2 million hikers, campers, and sightseers passing through each year. ...

    On January 17, 2014 / By Mark Keller
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    The Zion-Mount Carmel Highway

    If you want a different look at Zion National Park, try the Zion-Mount Carmel Highway on the east side of the park. The most popular way to experience ...

    On January 17, 2014 / By Mark Keller
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    Kolob Canyons

    The downside to much of Zion National Park‘s beautiful scenery is the crowd—you’re not the only person who wants to explore the trails and snap a bunch of ...

    On January 17, 2014 / By Mark Keller
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    The Narrows

    It’s one of nearly two dozen paths in Zion National Park, but The Narrows manages to stand out from all the others, widely acclaimed as the best hike ...

    On January 10, 2014 / By Mark Keller
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    Zion Canyon

    Unless you’re among the most committed of outdoor enthusiasts and have a lot of time on your hands, seeing all of Zion National Park in a single vacation ...

    On January 8, 2014 / By Mark Keller
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    Utah Shakespeare Festival

    It’s today in the western United States, but you’d almost think you were back in Shakespeare’s London. The spitting image of the original Globe Theatre—open-air stage, wood-framed balconies ...

    On January 4, 2014 / By Mark Keller
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    Mormon Tabernacle Choir

    Perhaps the world’s most famous vocal group, the Mormon Tabernacle Choir has long been an iconic part of American music, even called “America’s choir” by Ronald Reagan. If ...

    On January 3, 2014 / By Mark Keller
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    Big Cottonwood Canyon Area

    The Big Cottonwood Canyon is a 15-mile long canyon with beautiful scenery, and room for plenty of outdoor activities. To reach Big Cottonwood Canyon from Salt Lake City, ...

    On November 2, 2013 / By Mark Baldridge
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    Utah Capitol Building in Salt Lake City

    I remember my first visit to the Utah State Capitol building. I was about 15 years old, and with my mom on a trip to Salt Lake City. We ...

    On October 23, 2013 / By Chris Tingom

Places to See in Utah

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    Heber Valley Historic Railroad

    January 17, 2014
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    Zion National Park

    January 17, 2014
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    The Zion-Mount Carmel Highway

    January 17, 2014
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    Kolob Canyons

    January 17, 2014
  • The Narrows

    The Narrows

    January 10, 2014
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    Zion Canyon

    January 8, 2014
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    Utah Shakespeare Festival

    January 4, 2014
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    Mormon Tabernacle Choir

    January 3, 2014
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    Big Cottonwood Canyon Area

    November 2, 2013
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    Utah Capitol Building in Salt Lake City

    October 23, 2013
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