Top Things to do in Utah
Top Hotels in Utah
- 1. Best Western Plus Zion Canyon Inn & Suites
- 2. Best Western Plus Abbey Inn
- 3. Abbey Inn & Suites
- 4. Best Western Plus Ruby'S Inn
- 5. Hyatt Place Moab
- 6. Best Western Plus Bryce Canyon Grand Hotel
- 7. Goulding's Lodge & Campground
- 8. Desert Pearl Inn
- 9. Bowen Motel
- 10. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham at Zion Park/Springdale
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Things to do in Utah, United States: The Best Historic Walking Areas
Welcome to “The Greatest Snow on Earth” – Utah’s paradise for all outdoor enthusiasts! As host of the 2002 Winter Olympics, Park City knows how to entertain winter fun seekers. Snowboarders and skiers head for miles of spectacular slopes with deep fluffy powder and breathtaking mountain views. The Olympic Park provides family-friendly ski programs, rides and shows. Alta, Sundance, Snowbird and Brighton are other popular destinations for cross country and Alpine skiers. Those alluring snowy slopes turn to rolling wildflower fields in the summer. Golfing, fishing, horseback riding and water sports replace chilly outdoor sports adventures. Corral the family, pack a picnic and catch one of the ski lifts for an afternoon of hiking or mountain biking along scenic trails. Head to Salt Lake City, where Temple Square hosts millions of visitors a year. Bryce Canyon and Arches National Park are famous for surreal landscapes from horseshoe-shaped amphitheaters to unusual rock formations and hundreds of natural sandstone arches. Closer to home, wander along the quaint main streets of mountain villages to browse, shop and enjoy lunch at an outdoor café. At the end of the day, head home for an outdoor barbecue and an evening of games. Home rentals blend privacy, space and comfort with the cost-saving advantage of eating some meals at home.
Restaurants in Utah
1. Monument Basin
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 10 reviews
A scenic area along the bike route.
Reviewed By paulsY5534PS
Before you post a photo or review here, make sure you in fact visited Monument Basin in the Needles District of Canyonlands National Park near Moab, NOT Monument Valley Tribal Park, located on the Navajo reservation several hours south of Moab, just north of Kayenta, AZ. This Monument Basin is in extremely remote and rugged territory and should not be attempted without a high clearance 4WD and then on foot. You can look down on the area from high above at Grand View Point, across the COlorado River at the end of the road in the Island in the Sky District. From there, the towering Totem Pole (the highest formation in the basin) looks like a tiny toothpick. Again, avoid confusing that with a formation of the same name in Monument Valley. This basin has no motel, no gift shop, and you very well may not see another person once you leave the visitor center and venture out into the back countrhy. Know where you are going and be prepared for self rescue. When you get back, please post some correct area pictures so people can see what the national park area (not the tribal park) actually looks like.
2. Salt Lake City Cemetery
3. Historic 25th Street
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 278 reviews
Reviewed By intentionalgoddess - Ogden, United States
Can’t miss in the downtown area! There are a lot of cool shops. I like Lavender Vinyl, Endless Indulgence, and Two Bit Street for food. If you have mobility issues, the parking for handicap spots can fill up and not all buisiness are built equally if you require some accommodations.
4. Great Salt Lake
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 941 reviews
This 20,000 square mile lake, the second saltiest in the world, is also a wildlife refuge attracting millions of migratory birds every year to the ten islands within it.
Reviewed By 866TaylorB - Chicago, United States
The Great Salt Lake, located in the northern part of Utah, near Salt Lake City, is the largest saltwater lake in the Western Hemisphere, the eighth largest lake in the world and the largest lake in the United States that isn't part of the Great Lakes region. It covers 1,700 square miles with an average depth of 33 feet. It is the largest remnant of Lake Bonneville, a prehistoric lake that once covered much of western Utah. The three major tributaries to the lake--the Jordan, Weber and Bear Rivers--deposit around 1.7 million tons of minerals in the lake each year. Because it has no outlet besides evaporation, it has a very high salinity (far saltier than saltwater). Due to the high density resulting from its mineral content, swimming in the Great Salt Lake is similar to floating. Although it has been called "America's Dead Sea," the lake provides habitat for millions of native birds, brine shrimp, shorebirds and waterfowl, including the largest staging population of Wilson's phalarope in the world. The first scientific survey of Great Salt Lake happened in 1850, three years after the Mormons arrived, under the leadership of Howard Stansbury. The lake contributes an estimated $1.3 billion annually to Utah's economy, including $1.1 billion from industry (mostly mineral extraction), $136 million from recreation and $57 million from the harvest of brine shrimp. Despite pollution and natural "lake stink" caused by the decay of insects and other wildlife, the Great Salt Lake remains one of Utah's most popular tourist attractions. Antelope Island State Park is a popular tourist destination that offers panoramic views of the park, hiking and biking trails, wildlife viewing and access to beaches. There is a marina on the south shore of the lake at Great Salt Lake State Park and another in Antelope Island State Park. Single mast, simple sloops are the most popular boats. The lake is a great test of sailing skills with its sudden storms and expansive spread. Three resorts, each called Saltair, have been operated on the south shore of the lake since 1893. The current Saltair, completed in 1981, serves as a concert venue.
5. Dimple Dell Regional Park
6. St. George Historic Downtown
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 34 reviews
Reviewed By CindyLou2262 - Denver, United States
St. George Historic Downtown Incredible, surrounded by beautiful mountains and the scenery. You can see for miles and miles. The old buildings are great and the history is wonderful. Fun restaurants such as the Cliffside Café, the view from up there is stunning. Great stores and one of my favorites is called Annies vintage garden, I love that place. Beautiful open areas, parks, great statues, the people are the best. So many side trips to do, things to see and you have to go to the Dinosaur discovery. It’s so fascinating to see all the things from thousands of years old. I love St George! I WOULD come back to spend more time to explore.
