Closest National Park to Park City, Utah

Wanderlog staff
Updated • updatedJul 14, 2022

How long is the drive from Park City to Bryce Canyon National Park?

The direct drive from Park City to Bryce Canyon National Park is 273 mi (440 km), and should have a drive time of 4 hrs 27 mins in normal traffic.

If you’re going on a road trip from Park City to Bryce Canyon National Park, we did the research for you and compiled some great stops along the way — with Provo and top places to visit like Snowbird and Gardner Village, or the ever-popular Wheeler Historic Farm.

31 stops

Cities / Attractions

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Top city between Park City and Bryce Canyon National Park

The top city between Park City and Bryce Canyon National Park is Provo. It's less than an hour from Park City and 4 hours from Bryce Canyon National Park.

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Provo

Provo is a city in Utah. It's home to Brigham Young University and its museums, including the Monte L. Bean Life Science Museum. The BYU Museum of Paleontology houses a collection of dinosaur fossils. The BYU Museum of Art is a modern venue with a large permanent collection of paintings. The Crandall Historical Printing Museum has a working Gutenberg Press replica. Trails lead up Y Mountain for panoramic city views.

Most popular city on this route

3 minutes off the main route, 20% of way to Bryce Canyon National Park

Best stops along Park City to Bryce Canyon National Park drive

The top stops along the way from Park City to Bryce Canyon National Park (with short detours) are Cedar Breaks National Monument, Red Canyon, and Rocky Mountain Outfitters. Other popular stops include Loveland Living Planet Aquarium, Brigham Young University, and Snowbird.

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Wheeler Historic Farm

Working farm where guests can visit animals & milk a cow, take wagon rides or tour a Victorian home.

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A very cool spot to go get pumpkins, check out the animals, go on a few rides, and simply feel like your living back on the farm. The maze with the option to pick your pumpkin at the end is really the best part. A great way to enjoy Fall in Salt Lake with the family.

Historic farm in the middle of a busy city with large trees and some flowering plants too. The park features a pavilion, playground fort, large grassy areas and picnic tables among the working historic farm and its barn animals. A very nice location for photoshoots year round. It has trails around it for leisure morning or afternoon walks.

I love this place because it’s dog friendly and they throw some dog friendly events. They have their farmers market, also dog friendly. You can see cows, horses, goats, sheep, pigs, peacocks, chickens, rabbits, ducks and more. There is a creek going through and several spots you can walk right up to it. Also, several trail options too. They really keep up the grounds too!

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4.5(191)

6351 S 900 E, Murray, UT 84121, USA

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Snowbird

Ski resort

Outdoor Activities

Expansive, all-season mountain resort with relaxed accommodations, plus 11 restaurants & a luxe spa.

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We are a family divided on what ski resorts we prefer but most agree that Snowbird is a great choice. Visit Park City for the Day!

Absolutely beautiful resort. Terrain is fantastic here!! Ski demos are decently cheap as well if you're looking for powder skis. I've eaten at the summit restaurant and it's quite good. I'd recommend it! Not many places you can eat at 11,000 feet. The views are absolutely spectacular as well!!

Great skiing gets better if you get to know the nooks and crannies of Snowbird. Sometimes the "hidden" gem is in plain sight, other times the best tracks are at the end of a traverse less traveled. But getting to know Snowbird takes at least a couple days of relentless exploring. There is so much variety at Snowbird, it is easy to return multiple times, finding new favorite spots every time.

Incredible resort. The Cliff Lodge is fantastic and the skiing is even better. Iconic Utah snow and insane terrain. Terrain will suit all from first-timers, to the best of the best. Iconic runs like Great Scott and Bookends Bowl are must-do.

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4.5(514)

9385 Snowbird Center Dr, Snowbird, UT 84092, USA

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Gardner Village

Shopping mall

Shopping

Day spa

Escape room center

Event venue

Historical landmark

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The Witch Fest is such a cool experience at Garner Village. The street parties, prizes, actors, food, and animals are all wonderful. I actually went to Garner Village outside the Witch Fest and was surprised to see a lot of creative activities for kiddos. A super cool place. I hope after the pandemic they get back to rocking with festivals again.

I love Gardner Village! I’ve been to work dinners here and just shopping. But my daughters and my favorite time is Witches Night Out!! We love dressing up and getting out. They have so many fun activities and shopping. It’s so fun to meet other fun people out there. Definitely recommend coming here during October.

Fun time during the Witches festival at Gardner Village! This was our first time and holy moly, the amount of people was INTENSE. Almost like a concert, intense..cars lining up on the busy street for a long while. We found parking somewhere random and walked over. It was a fun time, seeing all the decor and the cute shops. Lots of Harry Potter references, which I very much appreciated. My kids loves it and the face painting was wonderful. We hope to be back for their next event, probably going to strategically pick a day and time when less people will be there. Overall, so worth a visit.

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4.5(196)

1100 W 7800 S, West Jordan, UT 84088, USA

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Rocky Mountain Outfitters

Fishing club

Tours

Fishing camp

Horseback riding service

Snowmobile rental service

Nature & Wildlife Tours

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Such a fun experience! I had never ridden a horse the guide Austin gave good instructions/demo before we started on the trail and was very attentive during the ride to ensure everything was going smoothly. It was a beautiful ride. Would definitely recommend visiting Rocky Mountain Outfitters!!

We booked a 1/2 day group fly fishing trip through the St. Regis. 2 adults and 2 kids. It was an amazing afternoon. The guides (Andrea and Paul) were very friendly and hands-on, the weather was perfect, and the hatch was on! Very affordable trip and tons of fun. We must've caught over 20 fish in 3.5 hours.

We took some out of state guests on this tour and they said it was their favorite thing in Utah so far! We did the one hour ride which was perfect for us. The views were spectacular and the tour guide “Skinny” was funny and informative. We felt very safe and enjoyed our ride!

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633 West Soldier Hollow Ln, Midway, UT 84049, USA

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Soldier Hollow Nordic Center

Year-round athletics center offering cross-country skiing, biathlon & mountain biking.

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I love how organized this place is. Most sledding hills just let everyone go whenever, and then you end up with lots of collisions that ruin the fun. The hills are loads of fun for any age (not too short and slow, but not terrifying to young kids). The gentle hills are a fun variety. And the lodge is a nice place to relax at the end of the fun.

If you’re looking for a fun weeknight or weekend activity the Soldier Hollow sledding is a great option. Prices are very reasonable and it wasn’t overly crowded. They run in blocks to make sure it’s not too crowded. There’s a moving walkway that takes you up the hill or you can walk up the path. The staff was really friendly and like to joke around with the guests which make it fun!

My family had a blast! We went on a Sunday morning. We did the 10AM-12PM time slot and it wasn't too packed. We were able to go down a few times. We probably could have gone more but we got hungry and went inside to eat some food. The slopes are perfect for kids. My son and I went really fast our first time down and ended up taking down the orange fence they have at the end as you sled down. I didn't know we were supposed to be slowing down using your feet as you came down. So just a friendly to use your feet to slow down if you are coming down too fast.

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4.0(136)

2002 Soldier Hollow Ln, Midway, UT 84049, USA

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Loveland Living Planet Aquarium

Aquarium

Nature & Parks

Non-profit organization

Airy facility with marine-life displays of 2,400+ animals including penguins, seahorses & stingrays.

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Loveland Living Planet Aquarium in Draper is very popular and quite impressive for a desert city. Looking for another US itinerary?. Check out the one we wrote for northern Michigan (and no, it doesn’t include Mackinac.)

Wonderful place. A bit on the pricy side but there is so much to do and some unique animals to see. Has a lot of ways kids can interact and an amazing park on the outside before going into the main exhibit. Great place for adults too. Has a tasty cafe! Buy tickets ahead of time so you don't have to wait in line.

Its so super cool here! I really appreciate the animal information panel next to each exhibit, the fish usually have many on 1 panel so its fun to search for each like a little game. Also AMAZING fries, the food was AWESOME, id dare say they have "McDonald" level of sprite. Its a unique taste to get and they nailed it, how funny is that!

Loveland living planet aquarium offers so many features that keep me and my child entertained for hours. One of our favorite parts of seeing the sharks in the large tank and being able to see them swim over our heads as we go through the tunnel. It is always very neat and clean and the staff is friendly! I do feel that a day pass is overpriced, but they do offer a student and military discounts. I also believe that seniors and children get discounts as well.

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4.0(588)

12033 Lone Peak Pkwy, Draper, UT 84020, USA

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Timpanogos Cave National Monument

Monument

Outdoor Activities

Visitors can take guided tours of this cave at the end of a 1.5 mile trail from May to September.

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The trail is steep and a work out. The views make the effort worth while. You can hike the trail only or visit the caves and trail. There are actually three caves on the tour. The rangers are very knowledgeable. Take a walk along the river by the visitor center. Very peaceful. Make sure to purchase tour tickets ahead of time on recreation.gov.

Definitely worth $12 fee to enter the caves. Trail is easy. Takes around one hour going up and half an hour coming back. You will spend a little less than an hour in caves. They were just breathtaking and the ranger who was doing the tour was super knowledgeable, and funny. Do it ! You wont regret it !

Awesome. This is a must. One of the coolest most spectacular caves and hikes you will ever see and it's right in your backyard if you live in Utah County. Don't miss out.

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4.5(327)

2038 Alpine Loop Rd, American Fork, UT 84003, USA

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Thanksgiving Point

Non-profit organization

Museums

Nonprofit complex housing gardens, an interactive farm, cafes, shops & the Museum of Ancient Life.

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If you’re not in a hurry, however, you might take the (even more) scenic drive over the mountains from Thanksgiving Point, following route 92 down through Sundance, where you pick up 189 and then rejoin I-15 for a stretch before heading east. Once you’re south of Spanish Fork, there isn’t a whole lot of population, just beautiful scenery. Arrive and spend some time exploring Arches. Get dinner in Moab, which is a lovely little tourist destination.

We went to the butterfly exhibit and it was beautiful. Our group was able to get amazing photos with the butterflies. I am a huge plant person and loved the plants they had inside. The playground indoors next to the exhibit was awesome of the kids to burn off their energy. Next time we’re in town I would love to come back.

Always enjoy the Tulip Festival at Ashton Gardens. I am impressed with their ability to maintain such a large property and to make it inviting for all every year. I also learned that most kids really like the two animatronic dinosaurs that have been placed near the entrance and are being allowed to eat the tulips. Of course, I did hear one of two kids start to cry when the sound effects recording started playing. I'm sure I will be back next year.

We had a lot of fun visiting a couple of spots around Thanksgiving point for my son's birthday. We loved the farm animals, the butterflies and the dino fossils. The only thing we didn't enjoy was the amount of unsupervised kids running around: scaring the animals, stepping on butterflies and throwing sand everywhere at the little kids. It's upsetting to see how stressed the animals and workers looked... not sure why parents would allow their kids to treat animals so unkindly.

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4.5(430)

3003 N Thanksgiving Way, Lehi, UT 84043, USA

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Bridal Veil Falls

River canyon waterfall close to the highway with a paved trail & picnic area with tables.

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Beautiful falls along U.S. route 189. Passed through at the beginning of February here while on a trip to see the Ice Castles in Midway and this was a very nice side stop during the trip. The snow and frozen sections of some of the falls made it even more breath taking! Well worth the stop!!

This a beautiful place. Nice hike along the River and has a several water falls. This is a nice ares to come with you hall family. It has picnic ares. Just a beautiful place to spend the day.

Anyone can do it. It’s a short walk, about .5 miles on a paved path from the parking lot. However, we tried climbing up to the falls and it was pretty sketchy, so be careful.

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Brigham Young University

University

Sights & Landmarks

Educational sites

Dating to 1875, this private Mormon school is known for its picturesque campus & athletics programs.

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This is one of the best Universities in the entire country! Not only do they teach great academics, but is one of the few that hasn't gone completely rediculous woke! The Wasatch mountains just behind it are some of the most beautiful as well. Football games in this stadium are so fun and the backdrop is breathtaking!

The was the Brigham Young University Commencement service, it was amazing! 6871 college graduated today!! My youngest son graduated today too at the Marriott Center!

Walking this campus will always spark great memories from the past, and make new ones. Our family loves visiting whenever we can. I hope the school and campus continue to be an inspiration to its students and alumni.

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Seven Peaks Water Park Provo

Water park

Water & Amusement Parks

26-acre park featuring winding waterslides, a wave pool & lazy river, plus cabanas & food vendors.

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Let's see. We'll, for little kiddos there was pretty much only the wave pool running (June 2019). The splash pad, kiddo pool and lazy river were all closed. The wave pool was fun though. We made it to a tiger show (see pic attached), though I'm somewhat conflicted about the morality of using animals in that way, so from my perspective it wasn't a plus or minus. The new pass of all passes costing extra for weekends meant that the Saturday we went wasn't busy at all and that was nice.

We had fun (visiting for the first time). The lazy River was awesome. The slides looked fun. The kids area needed some love. It looked like it might have been updated a couple years ago. Might need a face lift or two. The wave pool was the most disappointing. It made waves for ten minutes and then you had to wait fifteen minutes for them to start again. Seems kind of silly to have to wait so long for waves that only last for so little time. We had fun and won't return to this location. Maybe salt lake has a better one.

0-2 is free, under 48 inches is about 15 dollars, and above 48 inches is about 20 dollars. If your child is taller then 42 inches but shorter then 48 inches, they can ride only one big slide. If you rent a tube, you can ride two more slides. They don't allow outside food and drinks that aren't sealed. For that reason, I'm getting them 3 stars. I don't know what places now days don't allow your own food at a pool. It was still fun. There was a line to get into the pool at 10. The line moved very fast. They have umbrellas with chairs. They have a few pavilions which you have to rent in order to use them. Oh you also to pay for parking, which costs $7.

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3.5(172)

1330 300 N, Provo, UT 84606, USA

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Springville Museum of Art

Art museum

Museums

Art gallery

Revamped 1930s Spanish colonial with 9 galleries that showcase historic & contemporary Utah art.

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I didn’t even know this place existed. What a beautiful museum. My daughter had an assignment for school to go to a museum with sculptures. This was the closest museum. It’s a beautiful museum with beautiful paintings, sculptures and a cute sculpture garden. I would never have known about this place If her teacher never suggested it. The building was in a great location however Google takes you to the side of the building where there’s no parking and hard to find the door. So drive past the building to the next turn on the east side and you’ll see the huge parking lot. I loved the local art and the way the rooms were designed. My favorite part was definitely the sculpture garden. It had beautiful sculptures and a beautiful garden for pictures. I will definitely return again.

Such beautiful, breathtaking works of art in here. I'm glad there's no entry charges, it was so calm. Would be nice to see more pieces inspired by other religions and cultures, there was a good amount of diverse but a loooot of Christian pieces. Still they were all very gorgeous. Glad I stopped by :)

This is the best art museum in Utah. It has a nice mix of local art and art masters. The Soviet art is truly unique. And believe it or not, it's free!! Never busy.

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4.5(77)

126 E 400 S, Springville, UT 84663, USA

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Camp Floyd/Stagecoach Inn

Historical place museum

Nature & Parks

Museum

State Parks

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Wonderful place! Loved everything about it! And I really enjoyed racing my son with handcarts, being taught by my daughter in the school house and exploring the inn museum. Well worth the trip and the $15 entrance fee.

For three bucks this is really cool see the ruins of a large military camp and a very cool pony Express and stagecoach stop

Loved this place (but exception at bottom of this post). It's a drive out there on the west side of Utah Lake but worth it. Lots of history covered re: Mormons, US Army, Indians, Pony Express, Pioneers, Miners and Farmers. All is self-guided. Includes film, museum, blogs, plaques, boards, memorials, cemetery across the street, schoolhouse on another street, etc. There's also a gift shop. Found great postcards but all the candy we bought was ROCK HARD--COULDN'T EAT ANY OF IT (chocolate, gum, caramel). The ranger said the local kids buy it there all the time so that's why they take cash & CC. I don't know what's going on with that. I should've checked it before we left. Besides this, highly recommend!! (Sorry, all photos taken with camera and not phone).

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4.5(15)

69 W Main St, Fairfield, UT 84013, USA

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Rowley's Red Barn

Produce market

Sights & Landmarks

Gift basket store

Ice cream shop

Juice shop

Pie shop

Farms

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Loved it! We stayed here as Harvest Hosts guests in our camper van. The parking area is huge, plenty of space to spread out. We enjoyed a nice walk through the orchard - the view of the mountains is unreal! The shop has every type of local food treats you could want, and the ice cream was to die for. Would stay again! Thanks for the relaxing evening.

Loved wandering through the apple and cherry orchards. The Red Barn is incredible with all kinds of goodies to choose from. We purchased a few unique gift items and my husband bought a large container of the homemade ice cream. He says it is really good! The carriage rides were a nice added touch to the ambiance. We stayed on the property as Harvest Host guests and were thankful for the nights stay, but the proximity to the I-15 made for a very noisy night! Would definitely recommend you visit, just bring your earplugs if you stay the night!!

This place is fantastic. Very clean and organized! This is not just an ice cream and gift shop but a whole experience! The ice cream is fantastic and they have several other products of the highest quality. The place is well kept and has a cozy feeling to it. As soon as you walk in, you are greeted by a friendly smile. The prices are reasonable for the high quality of products you are getting. I really liked this place. They have done a great job. This place is a local destination for my family! If you like ice cream, you gotta give this a shot! Yumm Yumm!

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4.5(45)

901 S 300 W St, Santaquin, UT 84655, USA

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Skydive the Wasatch

Skydiving center

Tours

Adrenaline & Extreme Tours

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I don't think my experience skydiving could have been any better! The staff was so friendly and helped me feel at ease throughout the whole process. They made me laugh and gave some pretty good pep talks, too! I will definitely be going back! Also, buy the video! It seems a little pricey but it is so worth it! I have already watched mine 50 times!

A co-worker and I were in the area today and each signed up for a tandem skydive ultra last-minute. SO much fun. Great crew, nice people. The hangar is a chill place to hang out.

My sister wanted to go skydiving for her birthday and she picked Skydive the Wasatch. And I am so glad she did! We brought my husband and my sister in law along and we all had a really great time. The cost is great, it is close by where we live, and it was beautiful. Not only that but the energy of the people there skydiving with you was so positive and happy. We will actually be going back for another jump!

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5.0(30)

2001 N Airport Rd, Nephi, UT 84648, USA

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Skyline Dr

Nature & Parks

Hiking Trails

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Great Basin Museum

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What an unbelievable museum so many antiques and artifact and rocks and minerals and fossils definitely worth the stop.

Interesting things to see and the lady at the front was extremely enjoyable to interact with, my kids loved everything. I highly recommend it as something to do in Delta.

If your in this city stop here and enjoy the relics. What a collection of antique history, arrowhead collections and semiprecious gems. The host are all volunteers that will cheer you along the history path.

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4.0(26)

45 W Main St, Delta, UT 84624, USA

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Topaz Museum

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They did an excellent job creating this museum. All of the artifacts and quotes worked well to help understand what it was like in Topaz and who the people were who went through this.Thank you to the people who have helped create this.

Beautiful! Thank you to Jane and all of the volunteers that initiated and have kept this place going. If you have not been, put it on your list.

This is a beautiful museum! All of the artifacts and information are well presented and the volunteers who run everything are fantastic! I highly recommend a visit to the museum and out to the site of the internment camp. It's a very informational, eye-opening, moving experience.

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5.0(46)

55 W Main St, Delta, UT 84624, USA

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Territorial Statehouse State Park Museum

Museum

Historical landmark

Historical place museum

History museum

Park

Picnic ground

Specialty Museums

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This is a must stop! Best museum I've been to in southern Utah! Full of information and memorabilia on beautiful grounds. Husband loved it!

My great great great grandfather was Anson Call. He supervised the construction of this building.

What an amazing piece of history and a really cool building. If you are heading out that direction it's totally worth the stop!

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4.5(30)

50 W Capitol St, Fillmore, UT 84631, USA

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Mystic Hot Springs

Hot mineral water springs from the ground at 168°F at this resort first developed in 1905.

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This place was amazing! I loved everything about my experience. I stayed in The Other One bus and it was super nice! The heater and heated blanket kept us warm on a rainy spring night and helped me sleep so good. There are cute cats that roam around and I was surprised one day by a peacock on my buses porch! The bathrooms are cozy along with the rest of the area. The hot springs were beautiful and really helped my aches and pain. It was a little crowded to get a tub with a view because there was a very large family at the same time as us but eventually we got to experience the view from the tub and it was a truly magical Utah sunset. Very relaxing and peaceful. I will definitely be back and try out a new bus!

Beautiful! The springs are nice and picture perfect. It’s quiet and serene! Some tubs are cooler if you prefer that, others are hot. Don’t forget to bring your own drinking water. They have showers/bathrooms that are a short walk from the springs to rinse off after. Only $25 for a soaking pass for 2 hours. Sooo worth it!!!!

Super fun. Great getaway. Very rustic. We stayed in the cabin and it was cozy. Everyone was super helpful and friendly. Some of the tubs are not super hot but the big pools were perfect.

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3.5(114)

475 E 100 N, Monroe, UT 84754, USA

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Fremont Indian State Park and Museum

State park

Museums

History Museums

State park with trails & Native American petroglyphs & pictographs, plus a museum with artifacts.

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There are really neat petroglyphs here. We also explored other places besides the museum and loop trail. It was worth the trip to see the Indian blanket, sheep shelter, and cave of 100 hands. I wish we had more time to see more. The lady at the front desk was so helpful and shared lots of info about the area.

Im so Glad I finally checked out Fremont State Park! Living in Southern Utah growing up and traveling there frequently as an adult I have driven by signs to here for so long and never stopped. I finally did and was blown away by all of the awesome Information I got at the museum there and what they directed me to see. Start: At the museum that is actually open 7 days a week and has super friendly and helpful rangers there. There is also about a 20 minute long video with intriguing information as well as a museum of artifacts found while building the freeway you drove on to get there. There is a great campground (rock creek state park) less than a mile away with all the facilities (bathroom, BBQ, fire pit, table etc. Based along the creek that is next to The huge area from Mr. Lott estate (an earlier settler ) next to their" refrigerator " built into the rock.

We love this place! I came here with my family as a kid, and bringing my own kids was so surreal. It's the perfect, family friendly place. The trails are fairly easy, and the museum is interactive and fun for all ages. Highly recommend!

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4.5(92)

3820 Clear Creek Canyon Rd, Sevier, UT 84766, USA

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Always Rafting & Kayaking

Raft trip outfitter

Tours

Kayaking & Canoeing

River Rafting & Tubing

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We had a wonderful experience rafting with Paul as our guide. The kindness, professionalism and genuine love for rafting made our time on the river memorable and enjoyable for all skill levels-We will be back for a full moon rafting experience!!! Grateful to have found such a credible rafting company 💗

We had the best family day on the Sevier River! Our family of 5, Mom, Dad and 3 teens. Had a great day on the river. There was enough float time and some fun rapids. Even though we had a kid or two end up in the water, it was the best experience. We loved our instructor La'a. He was fun and knowledgeable as we peppered him with questions. All around it was a great day, and made our cross country trip even better. We even purchased the pictures and I am sure one will end up on our Christmas Card. Thank you again Always Rafting & Kayaking!

After a lot of research my mother & I decided to give it a try the reviews only boosted our confidence to do it. We arrived early & took the time to enjoy the sights, We signed our waivers & got fitted for vests, We then took a short van ride to the start of the river went through a quick & very funny orientation with “The Angry Viking” & his daughter. The actual rafting experience itself was AMAZING & We’re looking for more. We literally couldn’t believe the trip was 10 miles! It doesn’t feel like it. Our helpful & super funny guide Dan was amazing pointing out sights, giving us history of the canyon, the water was refreshing & the weather was incredible. I’m so happy we got videos & pictures, it was truly a trip to remember, We can’t wait to come back & bring our family / friends. Totally recommend!

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5.0(92)

38.50316 -112.259502 2540, W Deer Creek Rd, Marysvale, UT 84750, USA

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Eagle Point Resort

Resort hotel

Nature & Parks

Ski & Snowboard Areas

Compact ski resort offering black diamond runs & tree-lined trails, plus on-site accommodation.

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Amazing getaway. Took my young family on the most amazing ski trip. My wife and children are beginners and this is one of the best places to learn. No lift lines to wait in and the slopes are not crowded. The other side of the resort has some really nice black diamond slopes that I thoroughly enjoyed. Would be a fun place to get away to in the summer for some four wheeling or mountain biking.

Unexpected gem!! Even after weeks of no snow, the conditions were surprisingly great! The food, drinks and service were just one more amazement that we didn’t expect for such a small mom & pop ski area. We skied all day and still didn’t get to all the runs. The layout is a bit confusing at first and parking signage could be improved, but it was nice to have separation between beginner/intermediate skiing vs intermediate/advanced areas. Even on a Saturday it was not busy at all! We WILL go back!

This is our new FAVORITE ski area! What a 💎 in the rough. The terrain was amazing, the sunsets were to die for, and the restaurant provided a lovely dinner. If you have the chance and like a rustic resort, GO!

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4.5(97)

150 S W Village Cir, Beaver, UT 84713, USA

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Otter Creek State Park

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Beautiful reservoir with fishing, swimming, camping, all available. There is a mercantile with basic supplies and a cafe for breakfast and dinner at the RV park which also has cabin rentals. The state park has RV and tent sites available as well. RV or tent spots are available first come all along the reservoir off the dirt roads leading in from main road.

This place had some great fishing. We caught some beautiful rainbow trout. The shoreline have poky weeds so bring shoes. The dock gets consistent not busy. Lake was easy to kayak for the kids.

Great little lake to go fishing. Always have a great time here.

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22 UT-22, Antimony, UT 84712, USA

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The Creamery

Cheese shop

Shopping

Fresh food market

Ice cream shop

Gift & Specialty Shops

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We used to just stop at a gas station for a quick break when we drove through Beaver, then we found the Creamery. Now it is a 'must stop' every time we go through. Awesome place with great food, even better ice cream. It has a specialty store with all manner of gourmet foods, spices, honey, and cheese; oh how wonderful the cheese is! If you haven't tried it, pick up a bag of 'squeaky' cheese, you'll love it! The establishment is super clean and well maintained, with classy souvenir shirts, wall art and other decor, and an interactive milking room for kids to get out their wiggles. It truly is a great place to stop and take a break, get some good food, pick up some cool souvenirs and yummy specialty foods, and, oh yeah, get some amazing ice cream!

Delicious! Our family stopped here on our way home from St. George. We love the creamery! The avocado bacon grilled cheese sandwich is SOOO good! I highly recommend! Their ice cream is great too but I’m not a huge ice cream lover so I come for the yummy sandwiches. My kids and husband love the ice cream though. If you’re looking for great-tasting cheese, candy, souvenirs and other fun items, they also have those. Just a warning- if you get there around lunchtime, you’ll be hard-pressed to find a spot to sit down at inside (but there is seating outside also!). It’s packed! We got there when it was so busy but by the time we left about an hour later, it had calmed down quite a bit.

We'd never been here before and came with some friends, my girls had such a good time looking at everything, they loved the activity room and seeing a giant cow named Lily. There were lots of yummy ice cream choices to finish off the visit, and not too expensive for the amount they give you! 😋 There's also a restaurant and, although we didn't eat there this trip, the personal pizzas you can order there look pretty good, as well as some other selections for lunch. Thank you for a great time! We'll be back to try some more ice cream flavors! 🍧🍨🍦

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4.5(88)

165 S 500 W, Beaver, UT 84713, USA

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Panguitch Gem Theater

Movie theater

Fun & Games

Cafe

Ice cream shop

Restaurant

Rock shop

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Love it!! Local small sooooo yummy ! Had a hot tamale plate And they do play movies here ! Ice cream selection is MASSIVE

We stopped at this place in the evening while the Balloon Festival was happening in the streets. They were the only place open late enough to grab food/drinks. We also had their Raspberry Lemonade sherbet and boy was it SOUR. So tart my face is still feeling the effects days later. I would recommend this place for sure. the staff was really nice and the ice cream was good.

Old school movie theater with great food. Game room, dinosaur fossils, gems, and creamy ice cream. Glad we decided to catch a movie here.

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105 N Main St, Panguitch, UT 84759, USA

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Parowan Gap Petroglyphs

Nature & Parks

National Parks

Nature & Wildlife Areas

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Excellent location! Petroglyphs are fascinating and have great descriptions. If you are going for the dinosaur tracks, you have to drive. The tracks are about a 7 minutes drive southwest on gap road. Very cool! Some pictures here for reference.

Great roadside attraction that had easy access and no effort to view. Petroglyphs everywhere you looked and not vandalized, for the most part. It was well worth the trip out!

It is amazing looking at the petroglyphs. A little glimpse into an ancient world. It is well worth the quick drive off of I-15 to spend a few minutes there. The petroglyphs are right off the roadside, very easily accessible and you don't have to hike a long ways to see them.

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Iron County, UT 84714, USA

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Red Canyon

Desert canyon known for its rusty-red hoodoo rock spires, crossed by hiking & biking trails.

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Amazing! Good for a short walk / trail. You can imagine a lot and let your fantasie free mind. Enjoy it and all 4 free!

There's a 1 hr hike there. If you have time, you should try. There was an amazing view.

Amazing place, highly recommended, lot of short hikes..

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Brian Head Resort

Ski & snowboard facility with 8 lifts, 2 terrain parks, night riding & a lodge with dining.

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Loved it. We spend two hard and long days skiing all day and into the night, and came away feeling wowed and exhausted with our quick trip. The snow was great. The terrain was exciting. The visits were breathtaking. Our time there was unforgettable.

There's two distinct areas, and we stuck to the easy area referred to as Navajo. Several green runs here so we had some variety. The green runs here are nice and wide and my wife loved them. I skied the fresh powder on the sides. There's lots of families with kids and I would recommend this place if you have small children. The cafeteria style restaurant was good, with lots of seating inside and out that accommodated many on a busy St. Patrick's day. The staff were very friendly. Lift line on high speed quad went fast even though it was a couple of busy days. I can't speak to the other advanced area, but it looked very big, very spread out, with challenging runs. We only went to this area at the end of the day, not to ski, but it's where the only bar is located. We stayed in Cedar City, about 35 minutes away, and the drive was easy and scenic, with lots of restaurant choices.

Brian's Head was fantastic. Rented snowboards for two days with lift tickets. Snowed every night I was there. Slopes were well maintained although they were not all open. Highly recommend.

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329 UT-143, Brian Head, UT 84719, USA

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Cedar Breaks National Monument

National park

Sights & Landmarks

Compact, scenic national park featuring unusual rock formations, hiking, camping & more.

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One of the places you must see before you die! Not sure if I'd attempt to bring children, the trail is narrow to the end point and even some if the adults doesn't attempt it. Very beautiful views. We found it making our trip and decided to stop on - worth the detour to see.

This “smaller” National Park is a gem that is often overlooked. Probably one of the most scenic and beautiful parks that I have ever seen with a deep canyon, plenty of hiking trails, and expansive overlooks that are easy to reach from the roadside, or after a short hike. We arrived at the park on a clear day with plenty of sunshine and the views were absolutely amazing! You could literally see for 40 miles or so, and the mountain ranges all around were visible. Definitely stop to see this park on a clear day when you are visiting the other more popular parks in Utah!

Cedar Breaks National Monument. It’s beautiful. The drive is amazing. Views are spectacular and easily accessible. Only a very short walk to the vistas. It was very windy at that elevation. We were standing at over 10,000 feet, it was cool and windy. Be sure to take the time to see this sight - you won’t regret it - BEAUTIFUL! Great views and hiking trails. Doesn't get many visitors even in peak season. Well worth a visit. A small version of Bryce Canyon.

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UT-143, Brian Head, UT 84719, USA

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