Experience the Fun Utah has to offer
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Experience the Fun Utah has to offer
Experience the Fun Utah has to offer
Experience the Fun Utah has to offer
At UtahFun, our mission is to help people live healthier and more active lives.
We believe that everyone has the ability to improve their physical and mental well-being through exercise and healthy lifestyle choices. Our goal is to create the most extensive, curated list of things to do in Utah — from outdoor adventures to wellness activities — making it easier for individuals and families to explore all the state has to offer. The pictures and websites listed on this site are provided for informational purposes only, to inspire and guide our visitors in discovering fun, healthy ways to stay active in Utah.
U of U Art Museum — Experience a wake-up call for your senses, a conversation starter, or a fresh perspective. Connect to great art in meaningful ways
at Fort Douglas you will likely be greeted by one of the many veterans who volunteer their time to the museum. Take the time today to thank the veterans in you community
Hill Aerospace Museum is a military aviation museum located at Hill Air Force Base in Roy, Utah. It is dedicated to the history of the base and aviation in Utah
For more than 50 years, Clark Planetarium has been Salt Lake’s go-to destination for visitors of all ages who want to discover and learn about space and science.
The museum shows exhibits of natural history subjects, with an emphasis on Utah and the Intermountain West.
Treehouse is an interactive museum focusing on children’s literature, family literacy, and the arts. Treehouse invites children, ages 1 to 12, and their adults, to “Step into a Story” through storybook exhibits and programs.
The Loveland Living Planet Aquarium highlights animal habitats in Utah waters, Earth's oceans and South American species. Learn about our interdependence with the fragile ecosystems of our planet through entertaining, interactive educational exhibits and programs.
The Tooele Valley Railroad Complex dates from 1909. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1984. The complex is currently operated as the Tooele Valley Museum and Historic Park.
Park honoring over 26 different countries in an attempt to foster peace and friendship among all countries.
Located at the mouth of Salt Lake City's Emigration Canyon, Utah's Hogle Zoo is a 42-acre Association of Zoos and Aquariums and the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums accredited facility
Known as the largest salty body of water in the Western Hemisphere, it attracts visitors from all around the globe
Red Butte Garden and Arboretum consists of a botanical garden, arboretum, and amphitheatre operated by the University of Utah
Tucked in the middle of the block behind houses and businesses, many are still unaware of its existence and enjoy a true sense of discovery when they visit the garden for the first time.
Liberty Park is a popular public urban park in Salt Lake City, Utah. It is the city's second-largest public park, at 80 acres
Since the park’s formation in 1950s, Sugar House Park has been the crown jewel of the historic Sugar House area of Salt Lake City.
This is the Place Heritage Park is a Utah State Park that is located on the east side of Salt Lake City, Utah, United States, at the foot of the Wasatch Range and near the mouth of Emigration Canyon.
Lagoon is a family owned amusement park in Farmington, Utah, located about 18 miles north of Salt Lake City.
Spiral Jetty is a 1,500-foot-long, 15-foot-wide earthwork sculpture by American sculptor Robert Smithson, built in 1970 on the northeastern shore of the Great Salt Lake in Utah. The sculpture is made of mud, salt crystals, basalt rocks, and water, and forms a counterclockwise coil that jutts from the lake's shore. Spiral Jetty is considered one of the most important works of American land art.
Temple Square originally referred to the single square block on which the temple stood, but today it refers to a 35-acre area, including the original block in which with the temple, tabernacle, assembly hall, and visitors centers are located; the city block to the east—the site of several historic residences
Utah's Capitol building, located on a hill overlooking downtown Salt Lake City, is an elegant architectural masterpiece. The building is set on over 40 acres, with beautifully maintained and sculpted lawns, trees, flowerbeds, and shrubs. From the south steps, Yoshino cherry trees can be viewed circling the drive.
The Utah Olympic Oval is an indoor speed skating oval located 14 miles southwest of Salt Lake City, in Kearns, Utah. The Oval was built for the 2002 Winter Olympics and it hosted the long-track speed skating events for the 2002 games, a role it is expected reprise for the 2034 Winter Olympics
The Cathedral of the Madeleine is a Roman Catholic church in Salt Lake City, Utah, United States. It was completed in 1909 and is the cathedral, or mother church, of the Diocese of Salt Lake City. It is the only cathedral in the U.S. under the patronage of St. Mary Magdalene
Downtown Farmers Market in Salt Lake City is free and family-friendly fun throughout the year on top of the region’s best food.
Wheeler Farm is a farmstead in Murray, Utah, United States, that is one of the few remaining late 19th century farmsteads in the Salt Lake Valley that has not been lost to expanding housing developments of metropolitan Salt Lake City
Beautiful grounds to enjoy a great fishing trip where you always catch your limit! You may also book our venue for events such as weddings, corporate parties, birthdays
The Heber Valley Railroad is a heritage railroad based in Heber City, Utah. It operates passenger excursion trains along a line between Heber City and Vivian Park, which is located in Provo Canyon.
Discovery Gateway, formerly The Children's Museum of Utah, is an interactive, hands-on children's museum located in downtown Salt Lake City, Utah, United States. Comprising over 60,000 square feet of exhibit space
Located at the base of Mount Timpanogos, our family farm is nestled amidst 23 acres of vibrant gardens, vineyards, and orchards. Our unique venue features a grand castle and two historic buildings, offering a picturesque backdrop for your unforgettable wedding or event.
Timpanogos Cave National Monument is a United States National Monument protecting the Timpanogos Cave Historic District and a cave system on Mount Timpanogos in American Fork Canyon in the Wasatch Range
The Bonneville Salt Flats are a densely packed salt pan in Tooele County in northwestern Utah, United States. A remnant of the Pleistocene Lake Bonneville, it is the largest of many salt flats west of the Great Salt Lake
Ensign Peak is a peak in the foothills near downtown Salt Lake City, Utah. It is approximately one mile north of the Utah State Capitol and sits almost directly behind it.
Just a short drive from the mouth of the canyon on Hwy 189, Bridal Veil Falls Park has picnic tables with barbecue grills, plenty of parking (in a couple of parking lots), as well as grassy picnic spots
Fisher Towers National Recreation Trail is a popular trail accessed from State Route 128 east of Moab, Utah. The views of Colorado River basin, including Castle Rock, Castle Valley and the Book Cliffs to the north, are stunning. The trail which winds for 2.2 miles around the base of Fisher Towers and climbs up to nearly 360 degree views.
if you're interested in experiencing a phenomenal sunrise in Moab without the crowds, Marlboro Point is the spot to go to.
This trail offers one of the most spectacular views in The Needles. It follows the first part of the Chesler Park trail, then branches off to travel along the bottom of Elephant Canyon through deep sand and loose rock. The last 1.25 mile at the upper end is steep with one ladder and some scrambling.
Crystal Geyser in Utah is a partially man-made, cold-water geyser located near Green River, Utah. It was created in 1936 when an oil exploration well accidentally tapped into a high-pressure groundwater system charged with carbon dioxide. The geyser is known for its unpredictable eruptions of cold water, often accompanied by carbon dioxide, making it look like a giant, shaken bottle of soda
The trail ascends over 1300 feet to the top of the mesa. Along the way it runs along the spines of the Mancos badlands up into the Ferron sandstone cap on the mesa itself. The trail is marked by cairns. The hike takes about 1 hour to 1 1/2 hours each way and is about 2 miles long. Near the top of the trail there are several names scratch
The trail ascends over 1300 feet to the top of the mesa. Along the way it runs along the spines of the Mancos badlands up into the Ferron sandstone cap on the mesa itself. The trail is marked by cairns. The hike takes about 1 hour to 1 1/2 hours each way and is about 2 miles long. Near the top of the trail there are several names scratched in the rock from early explorers and ranchers. Once at the top, there is a register box to sign in. Views from the top of the mesa are unparalleled. A second trail to the top of North Caineville Mesa starts along State Route 24 near the "old cement truck" in Caineville. There are no developed facilities in this area.
Tucked away in the depths of Lower Neon Canyon, Golden Cathedral stands as a masterpiece of nature’s artistry, a place where time, water, and stone have conspired to create something truly divine. Enclosed by towering Navajo sandstone walls that rise like the vaulted ceilings of an ancient temple, the breathtaking alcove is a testament t
Tucked away in the depths of Lower Neon Canyon, Golden Cathedral stands as a masterpiece of nature’s artistry, a place where time, water, and stone have conspired to create something truly divine. Enclosed by towering Navajo sandstone walls that rise like the vaulted ceilings of an ancient temple, the breathtaking alcove is a testament to the quiet power of the desert. Golden Cathedral is defined by its skylights—two massive holes in the rock ceiling, carved over millennia by the persistent flow of water. Standing beneath the skylights, one feels humbled by the vastness of something timeless. It is a place of solitude and wonder, a hidden sanctuary in the wild heart of Grand Staircase-Escalante, where nature’s quiet grandeur speaks louder than words.
In a land already renowned for its surreal, sculpted wilderness, one formation dares to defy imagination itself—Cosmic Ashtray. Tucked away in the rugged expanse of Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, this geological marvel feels less like a place on Earth and more like the remnant of some ancient, cosmic event. Hikers who dare
In a land already renowned for its surreal, sculpted wilderness, one formation dares to defy imagination itself—Cosmic Ashtray. Tucked away in the rugged expanse of Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, this geological marvel feels less like a place on Earth and more like the remnant of some ancient, cosmic event. Hikers who dare to reach it are rewarded with a sight that borders on the impossible—an 80-foot-deep, 100-foot-wide basin filled with vibrant, burnt-orange sand, cradled by a cluster of smooth, white domes. The contrast is staggering, as if a colossal ember from the heavens scorched the ground and left behind an alien crater, untouched by time.
Bald Mountain is a 11,949-foot peak in the western Uinta Mountain Range in the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest on the border between Summit and Wasatch counties in northeastern Utah, United States.
Volcano Peak is situated in the Silver Island Mountains which are a subset of the Great Basin Ranges, and it is set on land managed by the Bureau of Land Management. The community of Wendover, Utah, is six miles to the southwest and line parent Rishel Peak is two miles to the northeast. Topographic relief is modest as the summit rises 1
Volcano Peak is situated in the Silver Island Mountains which are a subset of the Great Basin Ranges, and it is set on land managed by the Bureau of Land Management. The community of Wendover, Utah, is six miles to the southwest and line parent Rishel Peak is two miles to the northeast. Topographic relief is modest as the summit rises 1,800 feet (550 meters) above the Bonneville Salt Flats in 1.5 mile. This landform's toponym has been officially adopted by the U.S. Board on Geographic Names
Rishel Peak is situated in the Silver Island Mountains which are a subset of the Great Basin Ranges, and it is set on land managed by the Bureau of Land Management. The community of Wendover, Utah, is eight miles to the southwest and the Bonneville Speedway is seven miles to the east-southeast. Topographic relief is significant as the su
Rishel Peak is situated in the Silver Island Mountains which are a subset of the Great Basin Ranges, and it is set on land managed by the Bureau of Land Management. The community of Wendover, Utah, is eight miles to the southwest and the Bonneville Speedway is seven miles to the east-southeast. Topographic relief is significant as the summit rises 2,000 feet (610 meters) above the Bonneville Salt Flats in 1.5 mile. This landform's toponym was officially adopted in 1960 by the U.S. Board on Geographic Names to honor William D. "Bill" Rishel (1869–1947), who in 1907 was the first to test the suitability of the salt flat for driving by taking a Pierce-Arrow onto its surface
Mossy Cave trail is one of the lowest elevation hikes in the park as well as one of the only hikes that begins with a climb and ends with a descent (most day hikes in the park begin with a descent and end with a climb). It is also the northernmost hike in the park, located just off of SR 12 as it winds its way through the park boundary.
The Great Chamber in Utah is a natural sandstone alcove located near Kanab, within the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument. It's known for its impressive size and the dramatic views it offers, making it a popular destination for hiking and photography. The chamber is accessed via a sandy 4x4 road, and the hike to the top of the s
The Great Chamber in Utah is a natural sandstone alcove located near Kanab, within the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument. It's known for its impressive size and the dramatic views it offers, making it a popular destination for hiking and photography. The chamber is accessed via a sandy 4x4 road, and the hike to the top of the sand dune leading to the chamber is relatively short but requires some physical effort.
Moqui Cave is a sandstone erosion cave in southern Utah, United States. It is located roughly 5 miles north of Kanab, along U.S. Route 89.
A short walk through a manmade tunnel is the highlight of this unique, family-friendly trail located just 20 miles east of Zion National Park. The cave-like tunnel/Belly of the Dragon was originally created as a water culvert under HWY89.
The Moki Dugway is a dramatic, unpaved section of Utah Route 261, known for its steep, switchback route carved into the side of a mesa. It climbs 1,200 feet in three miles with 10% grades, offering stunning views of Valley of the Gods, Monument Valley, and the surrounding desert. Constructed in the 1950s by Texas Zinc, it was initially used to transport uranium ore.
Valley of the Gods is a scenic backcountry area is southeastern Utah, near Mexican Hat. It is a hidden gem with scenery similar to that of nearby Monument Valley.
The Toadstool Hoodoos are a collection of unique, mushroom-shaped rock formations located in the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument in Utah. These hoodoos are formed by the erosion of softer sandstone, leaving behind harder sandstone caps that resemble toadstools. The easy 1.5-mile out-and-back hike to the hoodoos is a popular a
The Toadstool Hoodoos are a collection of unique, mushroom-shaped rock formations located in the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument in Utah. These hoodoos are formed by the erosion of softer sandstone, leaving behind harder sandstone caps that resemble toadstools. The easy 1.5-mile out-and-back hike to the hoodoos is a popular attraction for families and those seeking otherworldly scenery.
This super cool rock formation is located in the Red Mountain Wilderness conservation area located near Gunlock, Utah. Driving there took about 35 minutes from St. George and we felt like we were headed out to the middle of no where but it was well worth the effort! We visited at the beginning of April which was wonderful and wouldn't re
This super cool rock formation is located in the Red Mountain Wilderness conservation area located near Gunlock, Utah. Driving there took about 35 minutes from St. George and we felt like we were headed out to the middle of no where but it was well worth the effort! We visited at the beginning of April which was wonderful and wouldn't recommend doing this during the summer months as there's no shade.
In a state overflowing with natural wonders and geological marvels, Utah's Yant Flat remains strangely overlooked. Situated between St. George and Leeds, just a mile from Yankee Doodle Canyon, Yant Flat rivals many of the more well-known scenic spots southern Utah has in its arsenal. Its mesmerizing Candy Cliffs and otherworldly formatio
In a state overflowing with natural wonders and geological marvels, Utah's Yant Flat remains strangely overlooked. Situated between St. George and Leeds, just a mile from Yankee Doodle Canyon, Yant Flat rivals many of the more well-known scenic spots southern Utah has in its arsenal. Its mesmerizing Candy Cliffs and otherworldly formation known as Yellow Top make hiking through Yant Flat an unforgettable experience, certain to etch lasting memories for all who visit.
Crystal Hot Springs is the world's largest natural hot spring and offers a variety of both cold and hot pools for swimming and soaking.
The complex is open year-round and includes three hot tubs, a large soaker pool, a cooler freshwater swimming pool, two water slides and a lap pool. The temperatures in the pools range from 65 - 134 degrees depending on the pool you choose.
Diamond Fork Hot Springs, also known as Fifth Water Hot Springs, is a 4.5-mile roundtrip hike in Utah's Diamond Fork Canyon area that leads to soaking pools with temperatures ranging from 108°F to cooler temperatures. The upper pools are the hottest, and the pools vary in depth. The trail is moderate in difficulty with an elevation gain of 636 ft
Experience the true beauty of Utah by soaking in pure mineral water naturally heated by the Earth. The 165 degree water continually flows down the hill, cooling as it descends. Soaking pools and cast iron bathtubs, (between 100-111*), soothe even the sorest muscles.
Soak, Swim, Snorkel & Explore. With a depth of 65 feet and a 400-foot-wide base, the hot spring One of Utah's most unique destinations, the Homestead Crater at the Homestead Resort in Midway is a geothermal hot springs that lives inside a 55-foot dome of limestone rock. The mineral rich water maintains a balmy 90-96 Fahrenheit year-round.
The Bonneville Seabase is a unique diving location located in the Tooele valley west of Grantsville. It is a full service dive and snorkel site, featuring gear rentals, changing rooms, restrooms, showers, developed walk in and ladder entries, and salt water similar salinity as the ocean.
Utah Lake is the largest freshwater lake in Utah, covering 148 square miles and spanning 24 miles long and 13 miles wide. It's located in north-central Utah, in Utah County, and is the remnant of prehistoric Lake Bonneville. The lake is home to about 900,000 acre feet of water, and is the largest freshwater lake in the United States west of the Mississippi River.
The Great Salt Lake is the largest saltwater lake in the Western Hemisphere and the eighth-largest terminal lake in the world. It lies in the northern part of the U.S. state of Utah and has a substantial impact upon the local climate, particularly through lake-effect snow.
Bear Lake is a natural freshwater lake on the Idaho–Utah border in the Western United States. About 109 square miles in size, it is split about equally between the two states; its Utah portion comprises the second-largest natural freshwater lake in Utah, after Utah Lake.
Kidney Pond falls under the community pond fishing regulations of Utah. The daily limit is 2 fish. Anglers are encouraged to voluntarily release all Largemouth Bass. Waters are open to fishing only when the community parks are open to the public.
This park features a fenced off-leash dog park, complete with shade and benches. The Millrace Park Pond offers an urban fishery stocked with rainbow trout, largemouth bass, bluegill, black bullhead and channel catfish. The park also offers pavilions, restrooms, and a playground.
Amethyst Lake is a stunning alpine lake located in the High Uintas Wilderness of Utah, known for its clear, blue water and surrounding natural beauty. It's a popular destination for hiking, backpacking, fishing, and enjoying the scenic landscape. The lake sits at an elevation of 10,740 feet, nestled in a cirque basin at the head of the Ostler Fork Drainage.
Whiskey Island Lake also known as Guys Lake is located in Summit County, Utah. The lake is part of the Uinta Wasatch Cache national forest, and lies within the Bear river drainage of the Uinta Mountains. From Mirror Lake Highway take Forest Road 110. There is no visible sign for the turn off. There is a sign saying low clearance vehicles
Whiskey Island Lake also known as Guys Lake is located in Summit County, Utah. The lake is part of the Uinta Wasatch Cache national forest, and lies within the Bear river drainage of the Uinta Mountains. From Mirror Lake Highway take Forest Road 110. There is no visible sign for the turn off. There is a sign saying low clearance vehicles not recommended. The exit is between Ruth Lake and Whitney Reservoir on the same side of the road. You can take a high clearance vehicle 3/4 of the way in, then you will need to hike the rest of the way. My ball joints were broken on my truck at the time so I hiked in from Mirror Lake Highway.
Bordered by the Colorado River in the southeast, it’s known as the site of more than 2,000 natural sandstone arches, such as the massive, red-hued Delicate Arch in the east. Long, thin Landscape Arch stands in Devils Garden to the north. Other geological formations include Balanced Rock, towering over the desert landscape in the middle of the park.
A sprawling reserve in southern Utah, is known for crimson-colored hoodoos, which are spire-shaped rock formations. The park’s main road leads past the expansive Bryce Amphitheater, a hoodoo-filled depression lying below the Rim Trail hiking path. It has overlooks at Sunrise Point, Sunset Point, Inspiration Point and Bryce Point. Prime viewing times are around sunup and sundown.
Canyonlands National Park in southeastern Utah is known for its dramatic desert landscape carved by the Colorado River. Island in the Sky is a huge, flat-topped mesa with panoramic overlooks. Other notable areas include the towering rock pinnacles known as the Needles, the remote canyons of the Maze and the Native American rock paintings
Canyonlands National Park in southeastern Utah is known for its dramatic desert landscape carved by the Colorado River. Island in the Sky is a huge, flat-topped mesa with panoramic overlooks. Other notable areas include the towering rock pinnacles known as the Needles, the remote canyons of the Maze and the Native American rock paintings in Horseshoe Canyon. Whitewater rapids flow through Cataract Canyon.
Capitol Reef National Park is in Utah's south-central desert. It surrounds a long wrinkle in the earth known as the Waterpocket Fold, with layers of golden sandstone, canyons and striking rock formations. Among the park's sights are the Chimney Rock pillar, the Hickman Bridge arch, and Capitol Reef, known for its white sandstone domes. In the north are the towering monoliths of Cathedral Valley.
Zion National Park is a southwest Utah nature preserve distinguished by Zion Canyon’s steep red cliffs. Zion Canyon Scenic Drive cuts through its main section, leading to forest trails along the Virgin River. The river flows to the Emerald Pools, which have waterfalls and a hanging garden. Also along the river, partly through deep chasms, is Zion Narrows wading hike.
Dinosaur National Monument is an American national monument located on the southeast flank of the Uinta Mountains on the border between Colorado and Utah at the confluence of the Green and Yampa rivers.
The Grand Staircase–Escalante National Monument is a United States national monument protecting the Grand Staircase, the Kaiparowits Plateau, and the Canyons of the Escalante in southern Utah.
Dead Horse Point State Park is a state park in San Juan County, Utah in the United States, featuring a dramatic overlook of the Colorado River and Canyonlands National Park. The park opened to the public in 1959 and covers 5,362 acres of high desert at an altitude of 5,900 feet
Monument Valley, a red-sand desert region on the Arizona-Utah border, is known for the towering sandstone buttes of Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park. The park, frequently a filming location for Western movies, is accessed by the looping, 17-mile Valley Drive. The famous, steeply sloped Mittens buttes can be viewed from the road or from overlooks such as John Ford’s Point.
Goblin Valley State Park is a state park of Utah, in the United States. The park features thousands of hoodoos, referred to locally as goblins, which are formations of mushroom-shaped rock pinnacles, some as tall as several yards.
Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park is a state park in southwestern Utah, United States, located between Mount Carmel Junction and Kanab, south and west of U.S. Highway 89 in Kane County. The park features uniquely pink-hued sand dunes located beside red sandstone cliffs
Cedar Breaks National Monument is a U.S. National Monument located in the U.S. state of Utah near Cedar City. Cedar Breaks is a natural amphitheater, stretching across 3 miles, with a depth of over 2,000 feet. The elevation of the rim of the amphitheater is over 10,000 feet above sea level.
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