Moab
Regional exhibits feature everything from paleontology and archaeology to local crafts and Native American art.
Must-see attractions in Utah
St George
The town square has a small fountain that kids can run through and a few other water features to cool off.
Daughters of Utah Pioneers Museum
St George
Two floors packed full of pioneer artifacts, furniture, photographs, quilts, guns and so on.
Upper Cathedral Valley Overlook
Southwestern Utah
A short trail leads to a lookout point that affords sweeping views of Cathedral Valley.
St George
The 1877 Mormon Temple, Utah’s first, has a visitor center offering free tours.
Southwestern Utah
Recreation area with campgrounds and trails leading to waterfalls.
Thunderbird Foundation for the Arts
Southwestern Utah
Runs exhibits and artist retreats in adjacent spaces.
Salt Lake City
Located in the southwest corner of Liberty Park, this aviary delights bird-lovers with winged creatures from all over the world. Kids can feed pelicans…
Mountain Meadows Massacre Monument
Southwestern Utah
About 12 miles north of Veyo on Hwy 18 stands a remote monument to one of the darkest incidents in the Mormon settlement of Utah. In 1857, for reasons…
Zion National Park
A half-mile from the park's southern entrance station, the Human History Museum presents a modest exhibit of the geological and human history of Zion. A…
Kanab
The movie set at Paria (pa-ree-uh), where many Westerns were filmed, burnt down in 2006 (apparently due to arson). A 5-mile dirt road leads to a picnic…
Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park
Southwestern Utah
Restless winds shift giant Sahara-like sand dunes across half of this 3700-acre state park. For lovers of the strange, it's worth the 24-mile, 90-minute…
Golden Spike National Historic Site
Utah
On May 10, 1869, the westward Union Pacific Railroad and eastward Central Pacific Railroad met at Promontory Summit. With the completion of the…
Bryce Canyon National Park
This roadside attraction displays dioramas of more than 800 animals from around the world, as well as Native American artifacts and butterfly and giant…
Southwestern Utah
This wander gives passersby a taste of the harsh Utah desert and cool rocks. The thin sand trail meanders through the scrub-brush, desert boulders and…
Salt Lake City
Brigham Young lived with one of his wives and families in the Beehive House during much of his tenure as governor and church president in Utah. The…
Western Mining & Railroad Museum
Utah
The Wild Bunch’s only heist in Utah took place in April 1897, when the gang (which included Butch Cassidy) stole more than $8000 from Pleasant Valley Coal…
Southwestern Utah
A few of the original buildings remain intact, while others are crumbling at this 19th-century silver-mining ghost town. The restored Wells Fargo building…
Escalante Petrified Forest State Park
Southwestern Utah
Two miles west of town, the centerpiece of this state park is a 130-acre lake. Hike uphill about a mile on an interpretive route to see pieces of colorful…
Southwestern Utah
Just east of the visitor center on Hwy 24, look for the parking lot for freely accessible petroglyphs; these are the rock-art carvings that convinced…
Joseph Smith Memorial Building
Salt Lake City
East of the Brigham Young Monument, this building was the elegant Hotel Utah from 1911 until 1987. Inside, there's a large-screen theater with daily…
Southwestern Utah
The ever-expanding log-cabin town Duck Creek Village has services, including a couple of restaurants, realty offices, cabin rental outfits, a laundromat…
Moab Museum of Film & Western Heritage
Moab
Head out to the Moab Museum of Film & Western Heritage, based at Red Cliffs Lodge, 15 miles north of town, to see Hollywood memorabilia from films shot…
Bryce Canyon National Park
Just north of Mile 16, at 8750ft, the small Black Birch Canyon overlook demonstrates just how precipitously the cliffs drop from the road. It also offers…
Southeastern Utah
On BLM land 3 miles west of Bluff, these freely accessible petroglyphs were created between 800 and 2500 years ago. The nearby campground boat launch is…
Park City
This 1886 white-barn farm was purchased by the citizens of Park City in 1990 to protect and enhance the entry corridor and maintain open space. There's…
Salt Lake City
Asian Highlands, combining big cat habitats with architecture of the East, is one of several popular exhibits at Hogle Zoo. Kids enjoy Rocky Shores, where…
Utah
A 19th-century frontier community comes to life with hands-on activities at the American West Heritage Center, south of Logan. The center hosts group…
Wasatch Mountains
The BYU campus is enormous and known for its squeaky-clean student dress codes. Get your bearings at the Hinckley Alumni & Visitor Center on North 450…
Zion National Park
During the summer, many children's programs are held at the Zion Nature Center, just past the South Campground. There is a variety of interactive exhibits…
John Wesley Powell River History Museum
Southeastern Utah
Learn about John Wesley Powell's amazing travels at this comprehensive museum, with a 20-minute film based on his diaries. It has good exhibits on the…
Southwestern Utah
The Upper Muley Twist Canyon trail, just north of Burr Trail Rd, leads past arches and lofty walls to a seldom-visited overlook with expansive views of…
St George
For an evocative picture of the Mormon pioneer experience, head 5 miles north of town to Santa Clara and the 1863 Jacob Hamblin Home, where orchards still…
Southeastern Utah
Descendants of the original pioneers have re-created the original log cabin settlement near the few remaining historic buildings in Bluff.
Southeastern Utah
The Halls Crossing marina has a store, boat launch, campground and a great playground for kids.
Southeastern Utah
Shady Green River State Park has picnic tables, a boat launch, a nine-hole golf course, an 18-hole disc golf course, but no trails.
Wasatch Mountains
This old train station houses four small museums dedicated to classic autos, Western history, firearms and Utah railroads.
Moab
For some no-frills wine tasting, visit the surprisingly good Spanish Valley Winery, 6 miles south of Moab on Hwy 191.
Daughters of Utah Pioneers Museum
Southwestern Utah
Small collection of historical artifacts belonging to pioneers who settled in the region.
