Day Trippin' › Utah
190 places worth the drive, from Zion and Moab's arches to the Wasatch peaks and Bear Lake, region by region, plus places to eat, stay and catch a movie. Want to know what's within 2 hours of home?
Enter your ZIPTrail · Washington County
A famous climb up switchbacks and a narrow chained ridge to a summit with huge views straight down Zion Canyon. Scout Lookout, short of the chains, makes a good turnaround.
Family fun · Kane County
A short, smooth tunnel carved by water under Highway 89 north of Mount Carmel Junction that looks like a dragon's ribcage.
Bike trail · Iron County
Brian Head, with Utah's highest ski base, turns into a lift-served mountain-bike park in summer with miles of singletrack.
National park · Iron County
A huge natural amphitheater of orange and white hoodoos at over 10,000 feet, with cool summer wildflowers and short rim walks.
Town · Iron County
A college town at the foot of the mountains, home of the summer Utah Shakespeare Festival and a handy base for Cedar Breaks.
State park · Kane County
Rolling pink sand dunes west of Kanab, great for sandboarding, barefoot running and off-road riding.
Trail · Washington County
Short trails from Zion Lodge climb to a set of pools and seasonal falls under alcoves in the cliffs.
Museum · Iron County
A pioneer museum in Cedar City with old wagons and carriages, historic cabins and a replica iron blast furnace.
Bike trail · Washington County
A famous slickrock and singletrack mountain-bike area on a mesa top near Hurricane, with views over Zion.
Swimming · Washington County
A small reservoir in red hills northwest of St. George; in wet years water spills over rock ledges below the dam into a chain of falls and pools.
Bike trail · Washington County
A fast, mostly smooth desert singletrack in the Hurricane Cliffs trail system with views toward Zion, a favorite of beginner and intermediate riders.
Waterfall · Iron County
Wade up a narrow red slot canyon east of Kanarraville to a waterfall where you climb a 20-foot ladder.
Scenic drive · Washington County
A quieter corner of Zion off I-15 with a five-mile scenic road climbing past red finger canyons to a high viewpoint.
Bike trail · Washington County
A paved, mostly flat path along the Virgin River from the Zion visitor center, open to bikes, walkers and leashed dogs.
Historic site · Iron County
Hundreds of ancient rock carvings line a gap in the hills west of Parowan, with signs explaining them.
Swimming · Washington County
A reservoir near St. George known for some of the warmest water in Utah, good for swimming, kayaking, boating and fishing.
Family fun · Washington County
A free garden of desert plants with a stream of native fish and real dinosaur tracks set in the rock.
Trail · Washington County
A canyon walk along Quail Creek in Red Cliffs National Conservation Area near Leeds, with red rock pools and small cascades in spring.
Swimming · Washington County
A warm red-rock reservoir near Hurricane for swimming, paddling and boating, next to big sand dunes for off-roading.
Historic site · Washington County
An old silver-mining town site near Leeds with a restored stone bank building now used as a museum.
State park · Washington County
Red and white sandstone, lava flows and sand dunes just outside St. George, with short hikes and a three-mile paved trail.
Town · Washington County
The small gateway town at Zion's south entrance, with galleries, cafes, bike rentals and a free town shuttle.
Town · Washington County
A sunny desert city with a historic pioneer downtown, a red-rock park and a big paved trail network.
Museum · Washington County
A museum built over a slab of real dinosaur footprints found on a farm, with displays and a shaded outdoor Dino Park.
Trail · Washington County
A paved riverside path at the top of Zion Canyon leads to the Narrows, where you wade up the Virgin River between towering walls.
Family fun · Washington County
A dinosaur and train themed playground built for kids of all abilities, with a mini train, climbing and splash areas.
Family fun · Washington County
An outdoor amphitheater in a red-rock canyon near Snow Canyon that stages big Broadway-style musicals on summer nights.
Trail · Washington County
Swirled pink, orange and white sandstone cliffs reached by an easy sandy trail in the hills north of St. George.
National park · Washington County
Utah's first national park, where sheer red and cream cliffs rise above the Virgin River in Zion Canyon. Ride the shuttle up the canyon and hop off at trailheads and viewpoints.
Scenic drive · Kane County
A winding road with switchbacks and a long historic tunnel through the east side of Zion, with a short trail to a canyon-rim overlook.
Museum · Garfield County
A museum in Boulder built at an ancient village site, with a rebuilt dwelling and artifacts.
Family fun · Kane County
A huge animal sanctuary in Angel Canyon north of Kanab where you can tour and meet rescued dogs, cats, horses and more.
Viewpoint · Piute County
A colorful yellow and orange hill beside Highway 89 made famous by an old song, with a small resort and roadside stop.
National park · Garfield County
A rim of amphitheaters packed with orange hoodoos, with viewpoints along an 18-mile road and trails dropping into the formations.
Scenic drive · Garfield County
A paved road from Boulder through deep red Long Canyon and across wild country to dramatic gravel switchbacks in Capitol Reef.
Historic site · Garfield County
A small log cabin beside Highway 89 south of Circleville where the outlaw grew up.
National park · Wayne County
A long wrinkle in the earth with colored cliffs, domes and the green Fruita orchards, where you can pick fruit in season.
Scenic drive · Wayne County
A paved road south from Fruita along the reef, ending on a dirt road into narrow Capitol Gorge with a short walk to pioneer names.
Historic site · Millard County
A restored 1867 black-rock fort near I-15 and I-70, with guided tours of the rooms and pioneer life.
State park · Garfield County
Petrified wood along a hillside trail above Wide Hollow Reservoir, where you can also swim and paddle.
Lake · Sevier County
Utah's largest natural mountain lake, in aspen forest near the giant Pando aspen grove, known for fishing and boating.
Museum · Sevier County
A museum and rock art trails in Clear Creek Canyon at the largest known Fremont village, found when I-70 was built.
Scenic drive · Garfield County
A gravel mountain road between Escalante and Boulder that crosses a narrow bridge over deep canyons.
Trail · Wayne County
A popular trail off Highway 24 climbing to a big natural bridge with views of Capitol Dome.
Town · Kane County
A Western movie town called Little Hollywood, with old film history, motels, cafes and quick access to slot canyons and dunes.
State park · Kane County
Tall stone spires called sand pipes and colorful cliffs near Cannonville, with easy trails, a campground and a natural arch nearby.
Lake · Kane County
A marina area on Lake Powell reached through wild canyon country, for swimming and boating.
Family fun · Juab County
Huge sand dunes near Nephi with motor-free kids' sand play areas and big open dunes for off-road riding.
Waterfall · Garfield County
A sandy canyon hike in Grand Staircase-Escalante past rock art to a tall waterfall pouring into a cool pool.
Town · Sanpete County
A pioneer town known for its white stone temple on a hill; visitors can walk the grounds and visitor center.
Family fun · Kane County
A roadside cave museum north of Kanab with dinosaur tracks, fossils, a fluorescent mineral display and old artifacts.
Waterfall · Garfield County
A short walk along a stream at the edge of Bryce leads to a small waterfall and a dripping, mossy alcove.
Hot spring · Sevier County
Hot mineral water flows down colorful travertine into old bathtubs and pools on a hillside in Monroe.
Trail · Garfield County
The classic Bryce hike that drops from the rim through narrow hoodoo walls to the canyon floor and climbs back out past odd rock shapes.
Lake · Piute County
A reservoir in a quiet valley near Antimony popular for fishing, boating and summer swimming.
Swimming · Sanpete County
A small lake near Sterling, south of Manti, with a beach, paddling and a golf course next door.
Town · Garfield County
A small ranching town near Bryce with a historic main street, red-brick homes and a June Quilt Walk festival.
Slot canyon · Kane County
Two famous tight slot canyons off Hole-in-the-Rock Road; Spooky is so narrow you turn sideways.
Scenic drive · Garfield County
Bright red hoodoos right beside Highway 12 west of Bryce, with short trails and two arch tunnels you drive through.
Bike trail · Garfield County
A paved path climbing through Red Canyon's hoodoos and pines, connecting toward Bryce Canyon's paved Shared Use Path.
Scenic drive · Garfield County
An All-American Road linking Bryce to Capitol Reef past slickrock canyons, a narrow ridge called the Hogback and aspen-covered mountains.
Museum · Millard County
Utah's oldest government building, the first territorial capitol in Fillmore, now a museum with pioneer rooms, cabins and an old stone schoolhouse.
Bike trail · Garfield County
A well-known mountain-bike singletrack winding along ridges of red hoodoos in Red Canyon.
Trail · Kane County
A short walk east of Kanab to balanced-rock hoodoos that look like giant mushrooms.
Museum · Millard County
A museum in Delta telling the story of the World War II Japanese American incarceration camp at Topaz; the camp site is nearby.
Town · Wayne County
A small town near Capitol Reef with red cliffs, cafes and dark night skies; it is an International Dark Sky Community.
Slot canyon · Kane County
An easy, family-friendly walk along a shallow creek through twisting slots south of Cannonville.
Slot canyon · Kane County
A short hike into a deep slot that joins Buckskin Gulch, one of the longest slot canyons anywhere.
Swimming · Juab County
A big reservoir with sandy beaches south of Nephi for swimming, boating and camping.
National park · Grand County
More than 2,000 natural stone arches, balanced rocks and fins along a paved road just north of Moab.
Historic site · San Juan County
A rebuilt pioneer fort in Bluff with log cabins and wagons telling the story of the Hole-in-the-Rock settlers.
National park · San Juan County
A high mesa with viewpoints over thousands of feet of canyons, plus the short walk to Mesa Arch at sunrise.
National park · San Juan County
Colorful rock spires, arches and canyons south of Moab with day hikes and ancient sites.
Trail · Grand County
A hike off Potash Road past old railroad cuts and short ladders to a giant free-standing arch.
State park · Grand County
A narrow mesa-top point with a huge view down to a bend of the Colorado River far below, plus bike and hike trails.
Trail · Grand County
A climb across open slickrock to Utah's most famous arch, framed by the La Sal Mountains.
Museum · San Juan County
A small museum with dinosaur skeletons, fossils and a section on dinosaur movies.
Museum · San Juan County
A museum in Blanding with a large collection of ancient pottery and an ancestral Puebloan village with a kiva you can climb into.
Trail · Grand County
A trail weaving under tall, dark red mud towers along Highway 128 northeast of Moab.
State park · Emery County
A valley full of mushroom-shaped rock goblins where kids can roam freely among the formations.
State park · San Juan County
A rim viewpoint over the San Juan River twisting through deep tight bends 1,000 feet below.
State park · Emery County
A shady riverside park in Green River with a golf course, boat ramp and river float access.
Town · Carbon County
An old railroad and mining town with a historic Main Street of galleries and a mining and railroad museum.
Trail · San Juan County
A walk in Mule Canyon to an ancient cliff dwelling whose rock roof glows like flames in morning light.
Historic site · San Juan County
Ancient stone towers built on canyon rims, reached by an easy loop trail from the visitor center.
Swimming · Emery County
A warm-water desert reservoir by Huntington with a beach, bass fishing and boating under red buttes.
Museum · Emery County
A museum in Green River about the river expeditions and boating history of the Colorado Plateau.
Historic site · Emery County
A dinosaur quarry south of Price where thousands of fossil bones have been dug up, with a visitor center and short trails.
Lake · San Juan County
A small reservoir south of Moab under the La Sal Mountains, used for paddling, fishing and a short walk to Faux Falls.
Slot canyon · Emery County
A popular slot canyon near Goblin Valley with smooth, narrow walls and easy walking.
Historic site · Grand County
A boardwalk over a site with many dinosaur tracks north of Moab, plus a nearby trail with fossil bones in the rock.
Swimming · Emery County
A reservoir at the mouth of Ferron Canyon for swimming, paddling, golf and camping.
Town · Grand County
The adventure town between Arches and Canyonlands, full of outfitters for rafting, jeeping and biking.
Bike trail · Grand County
A set of singletrack loops north of Moab with easy beginner trails, a great first taste of desert riding.
Bike trail · Grand County
A paved bike path from the river bridge north of Moab, past the Arches entrance to the Highway 313 turn, with red cliffs all the way.
Family fun · Grand County
A dinosaur park north of Moab with a trail of life-size dinosaur models, a museum and a 5D prehistoric aquarium.
Scenic drive · San Juan County
A steep gravel switchback road cut into a cliff, climbing from Valley of the Gods to the top of Cedar Mesa with a big view.
National park · San Juan County
Three huge natural stone bridges carved by streams, seen from a loop road and short trails.
Historic site · San Juan County
A large wall of petroglyphs beside the road into the Needles district.
Historic site · Carbon County
A long canyon road known as the world's longest art gallery, with thousands of rock art panels.
Historic site · Grand County
A drive along the river west of Moab with rock art panels and dinosaur tracks seen from pullouts and a short trail.
Museum · Carbon County
A museum in Price with mounted dinosaur skeletons and Fremont culture artifacts.
Lake · Carbon County
A high mountain reservoir known for trout fishing, boating and ice fishing.
Bike trail · Grand County
Moab's famous loop of steep, grippy sandstone in the Sand Flats Recreation Area.
Scenic drive · Grand County
A paved drive beside the Colorado River under red cliffs from Moab toward Castle Valley and Fisher Towers.
Scenic drive · San Juan County
A gravel loop through tall red buttes and spires, like a quieter Monument Valley.
Viewpoint · Emery County
A rim viewpoint in the San Rafael Swell looking down more than 1,200 feet into a deep canyon called the Little Grand Canyon.
Scenic drive · Utah County
A narrow, winding mountain road (SR-92) around Mount Timpanogos, linking American Fork Canyon and Provo Canyon, gorgeous with fall colors.
State park · Davis County
A big island in Great Salt Lake reached by a causeway, with free-roaming bison, pronghorn, salty beaches, sunsets and trails.
Historic site · Salt Lake County
An overlook into one of the world's biggest open-pit copper mines, with giant haul trucks and exhibits about mining.
Viewpoint · Tooele County
A huge, flat white salt plain near Wendover where you can walk out on the crust and watch mirages; famous for land speed racing.
Bike trail · Salt Lake County
A long foothill trail along the old Lake Bonneville shoreline above the city, popular for mountain biking, running and views.
Waterfall · Utah County
A tall, two-step waterfall beside the paved Provo River Parkway in Provo Canyon, an easy stop for all ages.
Trail · Salt Lake County
A short climb above Alta to an alpine lake surrounded by summer wildflowers and peaks.
Bike trail · Salt Lake County
A big trail network in the Draper foothills with flowy mountain-bike trails, hiking paths and views of the valley.
Theme park · Salt Lake County
A water park in Draper with tall slides including the Mondo slide, a lazy river, a beach area and Kids Cove for little ones.
Swimming · Wasatch County
A reservoir below Mount Timpanogos with beaches, boat and kayak rentals and good wind for sailing and paddleboarding.
Trail · Salt Lake County
A forested climb from Millcreek Canyon to a small mountain pond, a favorite hike for dog owners.
Waterfall · Salt Lake County
A short forest hike in Big Cottonwood Canyon to a waterfall that drops through a hole in the rock.
Swimming · Morgan County
A reservoir in a quiet mountain valley south of Morgan, with a swim beach, boat rentals and fishing.
Trail · Salt Lake County
A short, steep climb above the Capitol to a stone monument with a wide view of the city and Great Salt Lake.
Hot spring · Utah County
A hike up Diamond Fork Canyon to milky blue hot-spring pools and small waterfalls along a creek.
Family fun · Weber County
An outdoor park in Ogden with life-size dinosaur models along paths, a museum with an education center and an outdoor dig for kids.
State park · Salt Lake County
A marina on the south shore of Great Salt Lake near the historic Saltair, good for sunsets, sailboats and a walk on the salty shore.
Family fun · Wasatch County
A historic train ride from Heber City along Deer Creek Reservoir, and in spring and summer down into Provo Canyon, with many themed rides for families.
Museum · Weber County
A big museum at Hill Air Force Base with more than 90 military aircraft, missiles and aerospace vehicles, from early planes to modern jets.
Bike trail · Summit County
A 28-mile rail trail from Park City through Wanship and Coalville to Echo Reservoir, with gentle grades for families.
Hot spring · Wasatch County
A warm spring inside a beehive-shaped limestone dome in Midway where you can swim, soak or snorkel in 90-96 degree water.
Bike trail · Utah County
A long, mostly paved trail that follows the Jordan River about 40-45 miles from Utah Lake to Great Salt Lake, past parks, ponds and nature areas.
Swimming · Wasatch County
A big reservoir near Park City with a swim beach and rentals at Hailstone, and the long Perimeter Trail along the shore.
Theme park · Davis County
Utah's big family amusement park in Farmington, with roller coasters, kiddie rides, a Pioneer Village and the Lagoon-A-Beach water park.
Trail · Salt Lake County
A steep climb in Big Cottonwood Canyon to a high mountain lake beneath tall rocky peaks.
Zoo · Salt Lake County
An indoor aquarium in Draper with a shark tunnel, penguins, a stingray and shark touch area and sea horses, a good rainy or hot-day pick.
Town · Wasatch County
A small Swiss-themed town in the Heber Valley, with the Homestead resort and crater, farm fields and quick access to Wasatch Mountain State Park.
Scenic drive · Duchesne County
A high road from Kamas over Bald Mountain Pass into the Uinta Mountains, past dozens of lakes, waterfalls and viewpoints.
Museum · Salt Lake County
A museum built into the foothills by the University of Utah, with a huge dinosaur hall, gems and native cultures exhibits, and big valley views from the terraces.
Bike trail · Weber County
A paved trail along the Ogden River from the mouth of Ogden Canyon by the Dinosaur Park to where it meets the Weber River.
Town · Summit County
A former silver-mining town with a lively Main Street, shops, restaurants and two big ski resorts that stay busy in summer.
Family fun · Summit County
Park City's ski area in summer, with the Alpine Coaster, a long alpine slide, scenic chairlift rides, a kids' ropes course and mountain biking.
Bike trail · Utah County
A paved, 15-mile path along the Provo River from Utah Lake State Park up Provo Canyon to Vivian Park, passing Bridal Veil Falls.
Family fun · Salt Lake County
A botanical garden in the foothills with themed gardens, a Children's Garden with a summer splash pad, ponds and nature trails up the hillside.
Swimming · Summit County
A reservoir along the Weber River with swim spots, fishing and camping near Wanship.
Bike trail · Wasatch County
A 56-mile open-space trail network on the east side of Park City with rolling singletrack for mountain biking and walking.
Lake · Salt Lake County
A flat, wheelchair-accessible boardwalk loop around a mountain lake at the top of Big Cottonwood Canyon near Brighton, with wildlife and wildflowers.
Family fun · Weber County
A ski resort in Ogden Valley with summer gondola rides to Needles Lodge, hiking, mountain biking and live music.
Family fun · Salt Lake County
A ski resort in Little Cottonwood Canyon that runs its aerial tram, alpine slide, mountain coaster, ropes course and more in summer.
Theme park · Utah County
Provo's water park (formerly Seven Peaks), with 16 slides including drop slides and a half-pipe tube ride, a big wave pool, a lazy river and kids' areas.
Waterfall · Utah County
A forest hike near Sundance to a tall, two-tier waterfall below Mount Timpanogos.
Historic site · Salt Lake County
The heart of downtown Salt Lake City, with gardens, historic buildings and a new visitors' center about the Salt Lake Temple and Utah's pioneer history.
Family fun · Utah County
A big campus in Lehi with five venues: the Museum of Ancient Life (dinosaurs), the Museum of Natural Curiosity, Farm Country, the Butterfly Biosphere and Ashton Gardens.
Historic site · Salt Lake County
A living-history pioneer village near the zoo, with old homes, craft demos, a replica train ride, pony rides and a petting corral.
National park · Utah County
A ranger-led tour through colorful caves high on a cliff in American Fork Canyon, reached by a steep paved trail.
Zoo · Salt Lake County
A bird park inside Liberty Park in Salt Lake City, with free-flight bird shows, pelicans, owls and many other birds from around the world.
Family fun · Summit County
The 2002 Olympic ski jump and bobsled site near Park City, with free museums, ziplines, an alpine slide, an alpine coaster and summer freestyle jump shows.
Historic site · Salt Lake County
The domed capitol on Capitol Hill, with marble halls, murals and free guided tours, plus views over downtown and the valley.
Zoo · Salt Lake County
A large zoo at the mouth of Emigration Canyon, with elephants, a polar bear and grizzlies at Rocky Shores, lions on the African Savanna and the Zoofari Express train.
State park · Wasatch County
A big mountain park above Midway with hiking and biking trails, four golf courses, fall colors and the Soldier Hollow Olympic venue.
Waterfall · Weber County
A steep, rocky climb from the edge of Ogden to a 200-foot waterfall in a narrow canyon.
Historic site · Cache County
A living-history farm in Wellsville with pioneer and Native American displays, farm animals and seasonal festivals.
Swimming · Rich County
A huge turquoise lake on the Utah-Idaho line with sandy beaches at Rendezvous Beach and a marina at Garden City.
Viewpoint · Box Elder County
A vast wetland west of Brigham City with a 12-mile auto tour route, huge flocks of birds and a visitor center.
Hot spring · Box Elder County
A hot-spring pool complex in Honeyville with hot tubs, a big soaking pool, a cooler swimming pool and two water slides.
Town · Rich County
A small lake town on the west shore of Bear Lake, known for raspberry shakes, boat rentals and summer beach days.
Historic site · Box Elder County
The place where the first transcontinental railroad was joined in 1869, with replica steam engines Jupiter and No. 119, a visitor center and auto tours on the old grade.
Family fun · Cache County
A wildlife area in Blacksmith Fork Canyon where hundreds of wild elk gather in winter, with horse-drawn sleigh or wagon rides out among them.
Town · Cache County
A college town in Cache Valley with a historic downtown, Aggie Ice Cream at Utah State University and easy access to Logan Canyon.
Scenic drive · Cache County
A 41-mile drive on US-89 from Logan to Garden City through limestone cliffs along the Logan River, with trailheads and picnic spots.
Lake · Box Elder County
A small mountain reservoir in Box Elder Canyon near Brigham City with a beach area, a trail around the water and good paddling and fishing.
Viewpoint · Box Elder County
A famous earthwork made of black basalt rock that coils out into the pink-tinged north arm of Great Salt Lake.
Lake · Cache County
A high lake in Logan Canyon with a nature-trail loop around the shore, summer wildflowers and the start of the trail up Naomi Peak.
Swimming · Box Elder County
A big freshwater reservoir along I-15 north of Ogden with sandy beaches, cabanas and boating.
Trail · Cache County
A switchbacking climb to wind-carved arches and small caves in limestone cliffs above the Logan River, with views of the China Wall.
Zoo · Cache County
A small, low-cost zoo in a Logan city park (formerly Willow Park Zoo) with many birds and other native and exotic animals.
Scenic drive · Uintah County
A 10-mile drive from the Quarry Visitor Center through red rock, past Fremont petroglyphs and Swelter Shelter, to the historic Josie Morris cabin.
Museum · Uintah County
A building that encloses a rock wall with about 1,500 dinosaur bones still in place, near Jensen.
Viewpoint · Uintah County
A tiny area of strange, twisted sandstone shapes in the desert south of Vernal, with a short loop trail.
Historic site · Daggett County
A tall concrete dam on the Green River with a visitor center and a walkway with views of the river side of the dam.
Scenic drive · Uintah County
A drive on US-191 from Vernal up the Uinta Mountains to Flaming Gorge, with signs explaining the tilted rock layers along the way.
Trail · Uintah County
A desert trail between the Quarry Exhibit Hall and visitor center where you can see dinosaur bones in the rock.
Swimming · Duchesne County
A large reservoir near Duchesne (formerly Starvation State Park) with a sandy swim beach, warm summer water and big desert views.
Trail · Uintah County
A trail down a creek canyon from the Jones Hole fish hatchery to the Green River, passing rock art and a side trip to Ely Creek Falls.
Trail · Daggett County
A riverside trail below Flaming Gorge Dam along the clear Green River, popular with anglers and rafters.
Historic site · Uintah County
Large Fremont rock-art panels on cliffs at a family-run private ranch in Dry Fork Canyon about 10 miles north of Vernal.
Lake · Duchesne County
A mountain lake at the edge of the High Uintas Wilderness north of Duchesne, with a campground, fishing and trails into the wilderness.
Viewpoint · Daggett County
Overlooks on the rim of Red Canyon high above the blue water of Flaming Gorge Reservoir, with the Canyon Rim Trail along the edge.
State park · Uintah County
A reservoir with red sandstone fins north of Vernal, where a trail leads to dinosaur tracks on the shoreline rocks.
Scenic drive · Daggett County
A 13-mile loop road along the Uinta Fault through tilted rock layers and steep cliffs near Manila, where bighorn sheep are often seen.
Swimming · Uintah County
A reservoir just north of Vernal with a sandy beach, a swim dock and fishing.
Museum · Uintah County
A dinosaur museum in Vernal with fossil skeletons, local geology and a garden of 17 life-size dinosaur models outside.
Town · Uintah County
The hub of Utah's "Dinosaurland," with Dinah the pink dinosaur and other statues around town, places to eat and fuel up, and roads out to the Uintas and Flaming Gorge.
American · Boulder
A celebrated farm-to-table restaurant on Scenic Byway 12 that grows much of its own food.
American · Kanab
A farm-to-table Kanab cafe using herbs and produce from its own garden.
Ice cream · Logan
Utah State University's own creamery, scooping huge servings of ice cream made on campus for about a century.
Breakfast · Logan
A cozy Logan breakfast-and-lunch house known for giant cinnamon rolls and hash brown plates.
Breakfast · Moab
An early-opening Moab cafe for breakfast burritos, muffins and coffee before a day in the parks.
Burgers · Moab
A tiny 1950s burger stand serving grass-fed burgers, fries and shakes on the way to the Slickrock Trail.
Breakfast · Ogden
A cheerful Historic 25th Street cafe known for fried chicken and waffles, biscuits and jars of house jam.
Brewpub · Ogden
Ogden's original brewpub, with family-friendly pub food in a historic building on 25th Street.
Gastropub · Park City · 21+
The ski-in saloon of a local whiskey distillery, serving hearty western plates in an old livery stable and garage.
Native American · Provo
A downtown spot putting a modern spin on Southwest Native American dishes like Navajo tacos and posole.
Indian · Provo
A long-running Provo favorite for curries, tandoori dishes and fresh naan.
Burgers · Salt Lake City
An old-school drive-in serving burgers, fry sauce and frosty mugs of root beer since the 1950s.
Mexican · Salt Lake City
A family-run Salt Lake landmark known for its long list of rich, house-made moles.
Diner · Salt Lake City
A canyon diner in an old trolley car with a creekside patio and big breakfasts served until 4 pm.
Pizza · Salt Lake City
A basement pizza joint near the University of Utah famous for thick, loaded pies and walls covered in signatures.
Mexican · Springdale
A laid-back Zion favorite for big breakfast burritos, pork verde and patio dining under the red cliffs.
Brewpub · Springdale
A brewpub steps from the Zion park entrance with burgers, local beer and river-view seating.
American · St. George
A busy downtown corner restaurant with a big patio, comfort food and live music some nights.
American · Torrey
A small Torrey dining room near Capitol Reef serving seasonal steaks, game and local dishes.
BBQ · Tropic
An award-winning small-town smokehouse near Bryce Canyon serving brisket, pulled pork and ribs.
Brewpub · Vernal
A downtown gastropub brewing its own beer and serving burgers, pizza and steaks in Dinosaurland.
Zipline · Heber City
Zip lines over Deer Creek Reservoir, including one of the longest over water anywhere.
Museum · Lehi
A huge dinosaur museum at Thanksgiving Point with full skeletons and hands-on dig areas.
Escape room · Moab
A set of themed escape rooms for a cool indoor break from the desert heat.
Live theater · Ogden
A restored 1924 Egyptian-style theater hosting classic film nights, plays and concerts.
Museum · Ogden
A storybook-themed children's museum full of play spaces for young kids.
Bowling · Provo
A family fun center with bowling, an arcade, billiards and VR games.
Live theater · Sandy
A large theater-in-the-round staging musicals and plays year-round in Sandy.
Family fun center · St. George
A family fun center with go-karts, mini golf, an arcade and bumper boats.
Movie theater · Brigham City
A two-screen hometown theater on Brigham City's Main Street.
Movie theater · Lehi
A multiplex at Thanksgiving Point, easy to pair with the dinosaur museum.
Movie theater · Logan
A multiplex near Utah State University across from the Cache Valley Mall.
Movie theater · Moab
Moab's small three-screen theater showing new releases.
Movie theater · North Ogden
A local North Ogden theater with rocker and recliner seats.
Movie theater · Park City
A nonprofit film series showing indie, foreign and special films in Park City.
Movie theater · Salt Lake City · 21+
A movie theater with a full bar and pub food, served right to your seat.
Movie theater · Salt Lake City
A downtown art-house cinema run by the Salt Lake Film Society showing indie and foreign films.
Movie theater · Sandy
A large multiplex south of Salt Lake City with premium screens.
Movie theater · St. George
A St. George multiplex handy for Zion and Snow Canyon trips.
Movie theater · Vernal
Vernal's hometown movie theater on Highway 40.
Movie theater · Vineyard
A newer multiplex just north of Provo near Utah Lake.
Typical ticket prices from each theater's own site, with the date we checked; prices and showtimes change, so tap See showtimes for today's.
Lodge · Boulder
A quiet lodge beside a wildlife pond on Scenic Byway 12, home of Hell's Backbone Grill.
Lodge · Bryce Canyon
A 1920s park lodge with cabins a short walk from the Bryce Amphitheater rim.
Hotel · Bryce Canyon City
A large, long-running hotel complex about a mile from Bryce Canyon with shops, dining and a general store.
Resort · Ivins
A wellness resort near Snow Canyon with spa services, guided hikes and red rock views.
Lodge · Kanab
A historic motel where western movie stars once stayed, right in the middle of Kanab.
Inn · Logan
A bed and breakfast in a historic mansion in Logan's downtown historic district.
Lodge · Moab
A riverside ranch lodge on the Colorado River with a winery and a small film museum.
Lodge · Park City
A luxury mid-mountain lodge at Deer Valley with ski-in, ski-out access.
Hotel · Park City
A small boutique hotel in an 1889 stone schoolhouse just above Main Street.
Hotel · Salt Lake City
A 1910 downtown hotel close to theaters, restaurants and TRAX.
Lodge · Springdale
A riverside lodge right beside the Zion entrance, with suites that look up at the canyon walls.
Inn · Springdale
A Springdale inn on the Virgin River with roomy suites and a park shuttle stop at the door.
Lodge · Springdale
The only lodge inside Zion National Park, set in the canyon with rooms and historic cabins.
Resort · Sundance
A mountain resort up Provo Canyon with cozy rooms, cottages and year-round trails.
Lodge · Torrey
A resort about a mile from Capitol Reef with rooms, cabins and seasonal wagons and teepees.
Hotel · Vernal
A simple motel on Main Street next to the dinosaur museum, handy for Dinosaur National Monument trips.
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Facts checked against official sites; each spot shows when. Passes and hours change, so check before you go.