What to do and see in Wasatch Range, Wasatch Range: The Best Budget-friendly Things to do

April 19, 2022 Karren Gelb

Stretching 160 miles through Utah, the Wasatch Range makes a rugged, glacial backdrop for the 85% of the state’s population living within 15 miles. Mount Nebo is highest at 11,928 feet, but the peaks around Alta and Park City are most popular. "The greatest snow on earth" falls on these spectacular slopes. Lone Peak’s granite outcrops provide top climbing. Canyons and valleys are loved by fly-fishermen and hikers. After all that adventure, retire to a hip restaurant or enticing hot tub in chic Park City.
Restaurants in Wasatch Range

1. Station Park

320 N Station Pkwy, Farmington, UT 84025-2883 +1 801-923-9111 http://www.shopatstationpark.com
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5.0 based on 101 reviews

Station Park

Reviewed By truthbyLG - Salt Lake City, United States

Very upscale and scenic. This is a large, multi-street, outside retail venue (think H&M and Sephora) that is especially beautiful and quaint at night due to the white twinkle lights, large fireplaces, benches, and overhead music. Many places are open late in here. Be prepared to walk a bit if you are retail shopping, unless you can find parking along the streets in front of the stores. Be sure not to miss the outstanding restaurants and eateries located deep within the retail area. The more common eateries like Panda Express and Chick Fil-A are located across the parking lot near the very popular Nordstrom Rack and Home Goods.

2. Guardsman Pass Scenic Backway

1845 E Cedar Trails Way, Park City, UT http://www.utah.com/parkcity/guardsman_pass.htm
Excellent
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5.0 based on 481 reviews

Guardsman Pass Scenic Backway

Reviewed By mlbourgeois

Wow, a Saturday morning drive on the Guardsman Pass between Park city and Salt Lake City is definitely an adventure. The beauty is incredible. The curves, cliffs and bikers make it very challenging but fun. Lots of pull offs,hikers and bikers.

3. Provo Canyon

8841 Alpine Scenic Hwy, Provo, UT http://utah.com/scenic-drive/provo-canyon
Excellent
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5.0 based on 205 reviews

Provo Canyon

Reviewed By G8769FVdougc - Powell, United States

Mere words don't begin to describe the incredible beauty my family and I enjoyed during our visit today. From the deer to the coyotes to the snow-capped mountains to the beautiful mountain falls, my family and I highly recommend taking the Alpine Scenic Highway. It was a day to take in some of God's greatest creations.

4. Provo City Center Temple

50 S University Ave, Provo, UT 84601-4456 +1 801-343-2700 http://www.lds.org/temples
Excellent
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5.0 based on 174 reviews

Provo City Center Temple

Reviewed By Jelmaff - Provo, United States

I was very impressed at how beautiful the building and grounds were. We really enjoyed our visit. It was very quite and peaceful, and has a special feeling about it.

5. Logan Canyon Scenic Drive

US Hwy 89, Logan, UT
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5.0 based on 68 reviews

Logan Canyon Scenic Drive

Reviewed By donh941 - Kirkland, United States

Fall colors here were magnificent. Especially the aspen and the bigtooth maples. Highly recommend this drive during the week on a clear fall day.

6. Park City Museum

528 Main St, Park City, UT 84060-5153 +1 435-649-7457 [email protected] http://www.parkcityhistory.org/
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4.5 based on 550 reviews

Park City Museum

Discover Park City's history at the Park City Museum on Historic Main Street. Prospectors discovered silver in 1868 in the area that soon after became Park City. Mine owners made fortunes, while thousands of miners simply made a living. After silver prices declined, Park City reinvented itself as a ski resort town. Interactive displays tell the Park City story in an engaging manner. Fun for the whole family! Open 7 days a week (Mon-Sat 10-7, Sun 12-6).

Reviewed By Gail0922 - Chico, United States

Great museum that is much larger than it appears from the street. Interactive displays and videos about mining, skiing, their great fire, the Sundance Film festival, and more.

7. Antelope Island State Park

4528 W 1700 S, Syracuse, UT 84075-6861 +1 801-773-2941 http://stateparks.utah.gov/parks/antelope-island/
Excellent
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4.5 based on 1,203 reviews

Antelope Island State Park

A beautiful park located on the largest of the Great Salt Lakes islands; features lots of white-sand beaches, hiking and biking trails in addition to a variety of flora and fauna, including deer, bob cats, and of course, antelopes.

Reviewed By NordEdKim2019

We went to hike Antelope Island and picked the 33 Bison Roundup!Started by crossing the 7.5 mile causeway onto an amazing, serene and beautiful island.The Park Service staff greeted us with smiles and pride for their island home. At first bison grazed while cowboys and cowgals mounted their beautiful horses. Soon bison realized riders were near and started slowly but picked up speed;to a run.Huge beasts racing along the shoreline and up a ridge heading for the corral. Park employees wisely kept visitors safe and away from charging bison. After the roundup we hiked Buffalo Trail and saw sweeping views of the Grear Salt Lake.It was a memorable day and location I will never forget.Minutes from downtown Salt Lake; vast wilderness beauty.

8. Timpanogos Cave National Monument

Alpine Scenic Loop Highway 92, American Fork, UT +1 801-756-5238 http://www.nps.gov/tica
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4.5 based on 357 reviews

Timpanogos Cave National Monument

One of the sites in Utah for cave exploring.

Reviewed By akisaurus

Timpanogos Cave National Monument protects a cave system on Mount Timpanogos in Northern Utah's Wasatch Mountains in American Fork Canyon.  There are three caves in the National Monument: Hansen Cave, Middle Cave, and Timpanogos Cave. If you want to explore the caves, please note that access requires a guided tour, and buying a ticket—either online or at the visitor center—is necessary to secure your place in the tour.  You have two tour options: the standard Cave Tour and Introduction to Caving Tour, the latter of which access to Hansen Cave is granted. A steep, 1.5-mile uphill hike is required to reach the cave entrance, so make sure you wear sturdy shoes and bring plenty of water.  Once you enter the caves, you will be amazed at the natural formations of their interiors; however, you should also bring a light jacket or sweatshirt as conditions inside the caves are like being inside a refrigerator. And watch your heads as there are low overhangs inside. I purchased the 7:00 tour (actual cave tour did not start until 8:30) on a Saturday morning. During the cave tour, what I found the most impressive was the Great Heart of Timpanogos, an icon of Timpanogos Cave everyone would want to photograph as a highlight of the tour. Also, if you plan on going, keep in mind that cave tours, held from May to October, are highly popular and can sell out. The uphill hike is not recommended for seniors or disabled/paralyzed persons, so be sure to be in excellent health!

9. George S. Eccles Dinosaur Park

1544 Park Blvd, Ogden, UT 84401-0803 +1 801-393-3466 [email protected] http://www.dinosaurpark.org/
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4.5 based on 268 reviews

George S. Eccles Dinosaur Park

Journey back in time to the days when the Dryosaurus roamed and the Tyrannosaurus rex ruled at this outdoor six-acre park that displays giant dinosaurs complete with sound effects like crashing trees and earth moving footsteps. The complex also includes a museum that features hands-on exhibits of the latest fossil finds from Utah and around the world.

Reviewed By bjanavice - Brevard, United States

Most amazing museum filled with Dinosaur bones, and an excellent gem room upstairs. Then you go outside and there are probably 100 Dinosaur statues. This would be a great place for kids of all ages.

10. Heber Valley

475 N Main St, Heber City, UT 84032 +1 435-654-3666 [email protected] http://www.gohebervalley.com
Excellent
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4.5 based on 79 reviews

Heber Valley

Visiting the picturesque Heber Valley is the perfect way of enjoying one of Mother Nature's favorite destinations. Only minutes from the world-renowned Deer Valley and Sundance resorts, Heber Valley boasts three state parks, a 2002 Olympic venue, a historic tourism railroad, 90 holes of unparalleled mountain golf, and a Swiss-themed town that was recently voted as Utah's favorite town. Oh, and did we mention dining and lodging? Heber Valley is home to award-winning dining options that are the perfect complement to our variety of comfortable hotels, world-class resorts, and premier camping sites. Visit our events page to learn more and make your next visit unforgettable.

Reviewed By midwaytoheaven - Midway, United States

Ok, ok, I'll confess, I love all that there is to see & do in Haber Valley and that is why I moved here 25 years ago from California! As a visitor, you could spend several WEEKS here enjoying biking, hiking, sledding, tubing & ice skating (in winter), float-tubing down the Provo River, boating (3 lakes to choose from), fishing, quad running/snowmobiling, plane gliding, camping, flying, golfing, swimming year round in the natural heated "Crater" in Midway, farmer's markets (summer), Swiss Day's in Midway, eating at different restaurant each night and much more. Who could not fall in love in an incredible place like this! WOW. BOTTOM LINE: (Keep this a secret to yourself...only you!). Whether you come as a visitor or come here to live (or retire) you'll enjoy four distinct seasons of beauty & contrast. The views of Mt. Timpanogos and the valley are breath-taking in any season. MY RATING: 10/10,

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