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Utah is known for its national parks and outdoors, but what makes a Utah vacation truly unique is the proximity of natural wonder to all the attractions and destinations a major metropolitan hub offers. From art and cultural museums to historic sites and resorts spas, your Utah vacation doesn't have to be about getting off the grid.
Start vacation along the Wasatch Front — Salt Lake City, Ogden, Park City or Utah Valley — for a host of Utah's top destinations and attractions and things to see, or use the resources below to discover places to stop on your road trip around the state.
Arts & Culture
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Culture & History
Utah has a long history full of Native American heritage, cowboys, Mormon pioneers and more. Learn all about Utah history!
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Living Planet Aquarium
Include the most popular Utah aquarium, Draper’s Loveland Living Planet Aquarium, to your Utah family vacation itinerary. Ready to explore, discover and learn?
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Planetariums and Astronomy
A hub for Utah astronomy, the Planetarium will engage your family in the science of outer space, just in time for visits to stunning Utah landscapes removed from the city lights where you can apply your knowledge to the brilliantly shining stars above.
Outdoors
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Dark Sky Parks
Head to one of Utah’s Certified International Dark Sky Parks for the best celestial views on Earth. Find a dark sky park in every region of Utah for your itinerary.
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Lakes & Reservoirs
Utah's reservoirs and lakes are some of the biggest in the country.
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Mountains
Utah is known as the home to Life Elevated®, and the abundance and proximity of incredible mountain ranges is at the heart of Utah's identity.
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Ski Resorts
The quality and quantity of Utah's snow, ski resorts and winter experiences means you truly can have the ski or snowboard vacation of your dreams.
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Slot Canyons
Slot canyons in Utah are some of the best in the world and many are easily accessible. Find out what slot canyons are and where they’re located.
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3 Days
Play The Hits: Exploring Salt Lake City's Iconic Sights
Utah’s capital city boasts a unique history. It is rich in frontier history for sure but its story didn’t end (or begin) there. Experience the many layers of history, prehistory and contemporary culture.
Arts
Highlights
- Temple Square
- Utah Museum of Contemporary Art
- Natural History Museum of Utah
- Red Butte Gardens

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3 Days
West Desert Ramble & The Pony Express
This itinerary is a three-day adventure along the Pony Express National Historic Trail in Utah's West Desert. Visit Simpson Springs, Fish Springs National Wildlife Refuge, Gold Hill and more.
Adventure, Film Tourism, History and Heritage, Solitude
Highlights
- Camp Floyd State Park Museum
- Fish Springs Wildlife Refuge
- Pony Express National Historic Trail
- Historic Wendover Airfield