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Welcome to Activities Utah, your ultimate guide to local fun! Our website is a comprehensive directory of all the different activities in Utah. Whether you're looking for indoor or outdoor adventures, from camping and hiking to bowling and shooting ranges, we have it all covered. Our mission is to help you discover and explore the best of Utah's activities, making it easier for you to find and engage in exciting experiences throughout the state.

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Our mission is to provide you with the best and most diverse selection of fun activities in Utah. As we expand our reach to Salt Lake County and the rest of Utah, we are committed to bringing you unique and exciting experiences that will create lasting memories. Your enjoyment is our top priority, and we welcome any suggestions or feedback you may have to help us improve and continue to deliver the best possible experience for our users. Thank you for visiting our website, and we hope you have a blast exploring all the amazing activities Utah has to offer.

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Places to visit in Utah
  • Arches National Park: Visitors to Utah should not miss out on visiting Arches National Park, which is close to Moab. More than 2,000 naturally occurring sandstone arches can be found there, including the famous Delicate Arch, which has come to represent Utah.
  • Zion National Park: This Utah attraction is yet another that you simply must visit. Zion offers visitors a range of outdoor activities, including hiking, rock climbing, and canyoneering. Zion is famous for its tall red cliffs and tight valleys.
  • Bryce Canyon National Park: Known for its distinctive hoodoo natural formations, Bryce Canyon National Park is a popular tourist destination. This spectacular environment is made up of these towering, slender rock spires, and it is very remarkable.
  • Park City: Just outside of Salt Lake City, Park City is a well-liked wintertime resort for skiers and snowboarders. Visitors can go hiking, mountain biking, and engage in other outdoor pursuits during the summer.
  • Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park: The Navajo people consider Monument Valley, which straddles the Arizona-Utah border, to be a holy area. It is also home to some of the most recognizable sights in the American West. Navajo culture and history can be explored on guided tours across the valley.
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Things to do in Salt Lake City
  • Explore the Utah State Capitol Building: The governor's and the Utah State Legislature's offices are located in this magnificent neoclassical structure. Visitors are welcome to take guided tours of the structure and take in the stunning cityscapes from the observation deck.
  • Visit Temple Square: A historic and sacred location in the heart of Salt Lake City. The Salt Lake Temple, the biggest Mormon temple in the world, is located there. The temple and its surroundings can be seen on guided trips.
  • Go skiing at nearby ski resorts: Alta, Snowbird, and Park City are just a few of the world's top ski destinations that are close to Salt Lake City. During the winter, visitors can take advantage of the plentiful snowfall and engage in winter sports such as skiing and snowboarding.
  • Natural History Museum of Utah: Visit the Natural History Museum of Utah, which has displays on the natural history of the state and is situated on the campus of the University of Utah. The museum's numerous exhibits, which include dinosaur skeletons, interactive displays, and a 3D theater, are available for visitors to explore.
  • Nearby Canyons: Several canyons that offer hiking, mountain biking, rock climbing, and other outdoor activities are close to Salt Lake City. Take advantage of these canyons by engaging in outdoor activities there. Big Cottonwood Canyon, Little Cottonwood Canyon, and Millcreek Canyon are a few of the most well-known canyons.
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  • Canyonlands National Park: This beautiful area of canyons, mesas, and buttes is home to Canyonlands National Park, which is close to Moab. Visitors can traverse the park on foot, on bicycle, or by car while taking in the breath-blowing views.
  • Goblin Valley State Park: Goblin Valley State Park is where unusual rock formations that resemble goblins or mushrooms can be found. Hiking in the valley allows visitors to discover the unusual topography.
  • Capitol Reef National Park: Capitol Reef National Park is located in south-central Utah and is known for its stunning red rock formations and canyons. Visitors can hike through the park, camp, or enjoy scenic drives.
  • Lake Powell: A man-made reservoir on the Colorado River, Lake Powell is a well-liked spot for boating, fishing, and other water sports. Renting boats or going on guided lake trips allows visitors to take in the breathtaking scenery of the red rock formations all around them.
  • Utah Olympic Park: Created for the 2002 Winter Olympics, Utah Olympic Park serves as a training ground for athletes as well as a popular tourist destination. Visitors can watch athletes train, go on guided tours of the park, or participate in activities like zip line and bobsledding.
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Things to do near Salt Lake City
  • Antelope Island State Park: Antelope Island State Park is home to a variety of animals, including bison, pronghorn antelope, and bighorn sheep. Antelope Island is the largest island in the Great Salt Lake. The park's breathtaking views of the lake and neighboring mountains can be viewed by visitors while they hike, ride, or drive through it.
  • Timpanogos Cave National Monument: The limestone cave system known as Timpanogos Cave is part of the American Fork Canyon National Monument. Visitors can explore the beautiful underground structures and take guided tours of the caverns.
  • Golden Spike National Historic Site: This site, which is close to Promontory Summit, commemorates the completion of the first transcontinental railroad in 1869. In addition to learning about the history of the railroad and the people who built it, visitors can also enjoy guided tours of the location.
  • Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort: Little Cottonwood Canyon is home to the well-known Snowbird ski resort. Visitors can go hiking, mountain biking, and engaging in other outdoor pursuits during the summer. They can also take the tram to the top of the mountain for breathtaking panoramas of the region.
  • Great Salt Lake Shorelands Preserve: Superior Salt Lake The Great Salt Lake shorelands preserve On the Great Salt Lake's eastern side is Shorelands Preserve, a wildlife reserve. It provides visitors with the option to hike, bike, or birdwatch in a distinctive and lovely location and is home to a variety of bird species.
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Fun things to do in Utah
  • Explore the Bonneville Salt Flats: Discover the Bonneville Salt Flats: The Bonneville Salt Flats are a special natural wonder that can be found not far from Salt Lake City. Visitors can explore the large area of white salt flats and capture beautiful pictures with the mountains in the background.
  • Visit the Hogle Zoo: The Salt Lake City Hogle Zoo is home to more than 800 animals from different parts of the world. Elephants, giraffes, and lions are among the animals that visitors can see while learning about conservation efforts for endangered species.
  • Take a hot air balloon ride: Exploring Utah's breathtaking scenery by hot air balloon is a popular activity. Visitors can experience spectacular views of the surroundings as they float above canyons, mountains, and valleys.
  • Attend the Utah State Fair: Live music, carnival games, and agricultural displays are just a few of the entertainment options available at the annual Utah State Fair, which is held in Salt Lake City. Delicious fair fare like funnel cakes and corn dogs are also available to visitors.
  • Visit the Red Cliffs National Conservation Area: A distinctive location with red rock formations and cliffs made of sandstone is the Red Cliffs National Conservation Area. Outdoor pursuits like horseback riding, mountain biking, and hiking are available to visitors.
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Places to visit for a first time Utah visitor
  • Take a scenic drive through the Alpine Loop: The Alpine Loop is a 20-mile picturesque drive that travels through the mountains and canyons close to Sundance and Provo. Take a nice drive through it. Forests, waterfalls, and wildflowers are all there, as well as breathtaking vistas of Mount Timpanogos.
  • Ancestral Puebloan ruins at Hovenweep National Monument: On the Utah-Colorado border, Hovenweep National Monument is home to a number of prehistoric Puebloan ruins that date back to the 12th century. The ruins are open for guided tours where visitors can learn about the local history.
  • Visit the Moab Giants Dinosaur Park: This unusual Moab attraction houses life-size dinosaur replicas, a 3D theater, and interactive exhibits. Visitors may explore the park's numerous attractions and learn about the dinosaurs that once roamed Utah.
  • Explore the Salt Lake City Public Library: The Salt Lake City Public Library is a stunning and cutting-edge structure that gives guests the chance to discover literature, art, and culture. A rooftop garden with breathtaking views of the city and the mountains around is also a feature of the library.
  • Visit the Springville Museum of Art: Visit the Springville Museum of Art, which is in Springville and has a collection of more than 2,500 pieces of artwork by Utah artists. Visitors can browse the many galleries of the museum, go to events and exhibits, and take in the lovely scenery of the gardens.
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