Utah Tourism

Things to do in Salt Lake City, Utah

Great Things to do in Salt Lake City, Utah

Many people who travel to Utah come to Salt Lake City hoping to see the sights and take in some of the culture. There are quite a few things to do in and around the city as well, and no one, family or individual, will ever suffer from a lack of activities. Read more

Preshistoric Museum - Price, Utah

Get Your Fill of History at the College of Eastern Utah Prehistoric Museum

Utah is a land that is filled with history, from the pioneers to the Natives that settled the land before them. Yet, a history to the land exists that goes back even further, all the way to a time when great beasts walked the land. Utah, you see, was once a home to dinosaurs – and lots of them. It was in Utah after all that paleontologists uncovered a new species of velociraptor and dubbed it the Utahraptor. Read more

Monte L. Bean Life Science Museum - Provo, Utah

Learn a Lot with a Visit to the Monte L. Bean Life Science Museum

Utah is probably best known for its salt lake and rugged western landscape, but there is far more to do here than sit at the water’s edge and dream of being a cowboy. One of the most popular destinations for families to visit is the Monte L. Bean Life Science Museum located on the grounds of Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah. This museum opened to visitors three decades ago and still attracts countless tourists and locals every year. Besides being a museum that is open to the public, there are a number of scientists doing research there, studying a variety of different plants and animals. Read more

American West Heritage Center - Wellsville, Utah

 

Step into the Past at the American West Heritage Center

 Tales of the rugged, Wild West and the Utah frontier go hand in hand. A number of characters from the old west traveled through and stayed for a while in Utah, including Billy the Kid, Butch Cassidy, and even the Rough Riders (of whom Teddy Roosevelt was a member). It is no wonder then that the American West Heritage Center, tucked away at the foot of the Wellsville Utah Mountains, is such a big draw to tourists and locals alike. It is just a short drive (about 70 miles) north of Salt Lake City, and makes a great stop on just about anyone’s vacation itinerary. Read more