Things to do & places to visit in Wasatch Range, Utah, United States

Stretching 160 miles through Utah, the Wasatch Range makes a rugged, glacial backdrop for the 85% of the states population living within 15 miles. Mount Nebo is highest at 11,928 feet, but the peaks around Alta and Park City are most popular. "The greatest snow on earth" falls on these spectacular slopes. Lone Peaks granite outcrops provide top climbing. Canyons and valleys are loved by fly-fishermen and hikers. After all that adventure, retire to a hip restaurant or enticing hot tub in chic Park City.

Wasatch Range region in Utah, United States. Timezone: America/Denver, current date and time: Sunday, May 05, 2024, 5:21.

Top things to do (25)

Top places to visit (29 attractions)

5.0 Provo Canyon (209 reviews)
- Experience Nature In Ideal Conditions
Canyons

We live just a mile or so from the mouth of Provo Canyon, actually just a few feet from Provo Canyon Road, which turns into HWY 189 and will take you from the outskirts of the cities of Provo and Orem, to Sundance (turnoff), Midway (turnoff), Heber City, Park City, and beyond. So you should consider this review very much as coming from an insider, having lived in this community for over 35 years. Provo Canyon is spectacular! You can tent camp, or visit one of several fully developed campground/park areas featuring pavilions, BBQ pits, restrooms, and nature trails. You can hike, or you can bicycle or longboard or roller skate along the Provo River Trailway, fully paved and dutifully maintained. You can fish, or picnic along the shore and watch the fishermen haul in trout, bass, and other species in abundance. You can marvel at the 600 foot waterfall drop of Bridal Veil Falls, grab an antique narrow-gauge train ride on the Heber Valley Railway, or ride a motorcycle to the top of South Fork Canyon. You can launch your ski boat, fishing boat, paddle boat, or wind surfer on Deer Creek Reservoir, or in the Winter months, drill a hole in the ice, and catch a fish. I could go on and on. If you are visiting Utah County (just 30 minutes South of Salt Lake City off Interstate 15), and you have a day or more to enjoy this natural wonderland, we welcome your visit to our hidden gem, Provo Canyon. It is rarely crowded (except perhaps on major Summertime holidays), almost always accessible (unless in the middle of a snow storm, which does happen!), and stunningly beautiful all year long and in any Season. See more..
4.5 Park City Mountain Resort (2.092 reviews)
- Unquestionably THE BEST instructor for young kids at Park City!!
Ski & Snowboard Areas • Beach & Pool Clubs

Located in the heart of the restaurants, hotels, nightlife and shopping of one of America's great ski towns, Park City Mountain Resort has something for every snow enthusiast: manicured groomers, ideal learning terrain, powder-filled bowls and some of the industry's most progressive terrain parks and halfpipes. See more..
4.5 Park City Main Street Historic District (1.436 reviews)
- A little something for everyone
Spent More than 3 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks

Historic Park City is the gem among riches. Nestled in the valley flanked by Park City Mountain Resort on one side, and Deer Valley on the other, it is the heart and soul of our mountain town and the epicenter of all that is fun and wild. Historic Park City’s has a rich and storied past: it began as a raucous silver town, nearly faded into history as a ghost town, and then re-invented itself as a ski town that grew into a world-class destination and host to global events such as the 2002 Winter Olympics and the Sundance Film Festival. At the center of Historic Park City is Main Street--home to over 200 unique businesses. Visitors can shop among at independent boutiques, dine at one-of-a-kind restaurants, relax at a restorative spa, ride the town lift to play in the mountains, stay in style within a short walk of everything, revel in our spirited nightlife, discover something to treasure from our lively art community, and connect with loved ones with memorable experiences. See more..
4.5 Antelope Island State Park (1.261 reviews)
- Bison and Amazing sunset!
Sunday: 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Spent More than 3 hours State Parks • Islands

A beautiful park located on the largest of the Great Salt Lakes islands; features lots of white-sand beaches, hiking and biking trails in addition to a variety of flora and fauna, including deer, bob cats, and of course, antelopes. See more..
4.5 Canyons Village at Park City (1.256 reviews)
- Canyons Ski School-Park City, Utah
Ski & Snowboard Areas

This area, formerly known as Park West, is the closest to Park City and the former site of the Olympic Games. See more..
4.5 Hill Aerospace Museum (721 reviews)
- Outstanding Aerospace Museum
Sunday: Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums

Hill Aerospace Museum is located on approximately 30 acres of the northwest corner of Hill Air Force Base, five miles south of Ogden, Utah. The Museum, which opened in 1986, was founded in 1981 as a part of the United States Air Force Heritage Program. The Utah Museum hosted its five millionth visitor in the fall of 2019. More than 360,000 visitors, coming from every state and from many foreign countries, visited the museum in 2019. Not only does the Museum have close to 100 aircraft displayed in its two inside galleries and outside air park, it exhibits thousands of artifacts depicting the history of aviation of the United States Air Force, Hill Air Force Base and the State of Utah. Hill Aerospace Museum also has a STEM Education program housed in the Lt. General Marc C. Reynolds Aerospace Center for Education. FREE ADMISSION! FREE ADMISSION! See more..
4.5 Alta Ski Area (650 reviews)
- A Classic
Sunday: Spent More than 3 hours Ski & Snowboard Areas

Alta continues to be a classic and classy place to ski. A very nice variety of terrain with short to non-existent lift lines and no snow boarders. The black runs are a pleasure to ski for a couple pushing 60 but remain challenging. They are doing an outstanding job of grooming. There had been practically no new snow for 2+ weeks but the runs were still in excellent shape on a good base (85+ inches). We got a little bit of snow while there (3 inches on night and 1-2 inches another) and they kept great care of it. Alta continues to be a great ski destination. See more..
4.5 Snowbird (604 reviews)
- Snowbird in January
Sunday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Spent More than 3 hours Trams • Ski & Snowboard Areas • Beach & Pool Clubs

snowbird is a fantastic place for families to ski together! the kids age 9,11 both advanced-intermediate skiers spent most of their time at Alta. They loved having the option of another ski hill just 10 min away by public bus. At snowbird, we had great food, and took the tram to the top. Kid's ski passes got them on the tram and adults bought tram tickets $28. Totally worth it! The only issue with Snowbird (and Alta) is that the pass is variable due to weather. When planning your trip make sure that you have some kind of trip insurance incase you get stuck in the canyon and miss your flight!! See more..
4.5 Alpine Coaster (591 reviews)
- Great Ride
Sunday: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Amusement & Theme Parks

Thrill seekers, meet your match on Utah's largest Alpine Coaster. The elevated track winds you through more than a mile of loops, curves and hair-pin curves at speeds up to 30 mph. Just like your favorite roller coaster - but with the refreshing mountain scenery of Park City. See more..
4.5 Park City Museum (565 reviews)
- Much more than it appears!
Sunday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM History Museums

Discover Park City's history at the Park City Museum on Historic Main Street. Prospectors discovered silver in 1868 in the area that soon after became Park City. Mine owners made fortunes, while thousands of miners simply made a living. After silver prices declined, Park City reinvented itself as a ski resort town. Interactive displays tell the Park City story in an engaging manner. Fun for the whole family! See more..
4.5 Bridal Veil Falls (515 reviews)
- Stretch Your Legs for a Quick Look
Waterfalls

As of 10/2021, there is construction at the falls - it looks like it will be going through the end of the year. Still nice to see, but it does impact the visit as an FYI. The falls are a nice side trip from driving. It’s a quick trip from the car from either the viewpoint or from the lower area where you can hike more. The hike up to the falls is hard and risky without proper footwear and probably hiking poles. Nonetheless, you can see and enjoy the falls without much effort. See more..
4.5 Guardsman Pass Scenic Backway (495 reviews)
- Beautiful Hike to Bloods Lake
Scenic Drives

This was a beautiful Hike to Bloods Lake. Many wild flowers and gorgeous viewpoints for pictures. We had a family of 5, (10,11,& 15) they all loved it. It's not too long & is only a little difficult when you are getting closer to the lake. They lake is picturesque. You can take swimsuits & take a swim in the very cool water. There is a rope swing at one end. It is a busier hike, but it didn't bother us at all. We saw people hiking with inflatable paddle boards (great idea!). Great spot to spend an afternoon or have a picnic. All ages here- toddlers to adults. We will go again :) See more..
4.5 Thanksgiving Point (471 reviews)
- Luminaria - Christmas Lights Show Review
Sunday: Speciality Museums

Thanksgiving Point offers an array of different activities including the 55-acre gardens Ashton Gardens, Butterfly Biosphere insect zoo and butterfly conservatory, Museum of Natural Curiosity, Museum of Ancient Life, Mammoth Screen 3D theater, Water Tower Plaza, Harvest Restaurant, Farm Country and a 18-hole golf course. See more..
4.5 Woodward Park City (410 reviews)
- Super Tubing!
Sunday: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Ski & Snowboard Areas

Woodward Park City is an action sports campus that inspires and empowers athletes 365 days and nights a year. The world-class action sports campus connects sport, progression, community, vibe, and youth inspired programming in one of the greatest outdoor regions in the world. There is always a way to play for kids and kids at heart 365 days a year. Woodward Park City offers drop in sessions, all-access passes, day sessions, lift tickets, lessons, summer day camps, monthly memberships, and special events. The 70,000-square-foot, world-class facility includes foam pits, trampolines, patented training tools such as the Woodward ParkBoard™ and Woodward ParkSkis™ , and more, which allow for progressive instruction so that beginners to professional athletes may enjoy the Woodward experience. Our passionate and professional instructors will help you safely achieve your goals and have fun. Located between Park City & Salt Lake City, 2 miles east of Parley’s Summit off of I-80. See more..
4.5 Timpanogos Cave National Monument (366 reviews)
- A fascinating and informative tour of Timpanogos Cave.
Caverns & Caves • Hiking Trails • Geologic Formations

One of the sites in Utah for cave exploring. See more..
4.5 Union Station (306 reviews)
- Love the Lobby and the Toy Train
Sunday: Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Architectural Buildings

For 50 years this stately and historic depot served as a major hub for transcontinental rail service. Today, it remains a monument to grand rail stations of the early 20th-century and includes four museums: the Utah State Railroad Museum, the Natural History Museum, the Browning Kimball Car Museum and the Browning Firearms Museum. See more..
4.5 Historic 25th Street (288 reviews)
- Fun Area to Spend Some Time
Points of Interest & Landmarks • Historic Walking Areas

Fun area to explore while visiting Ogden. Lots of restaurants in the area as well as a few shops! Many had limited hours and seem to be open mostly Thursday - Sunday. Also a number of the restaurants don’t open until the evening hours. It was still fun to explore and there are informational signs along the street and on some of the buildings explaining the history of this street. Also, right down the street from here is the Utah train museum and other small museums. See more..
4.5 George S. Eccles Dinosaur Park (275 reviews)
- So fun!
Sunday: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Amusement & Theme Parks

Journey back in time to the days when the Dryosaurus roamed and the Tyrannosaurus rex ruled at this outdoor six-acre park that displays giant dinosaurs complete with sound effects like crashing trees and earth moving footsteps. The complex also includes a museum that features hands-on exhibits of the latest fossil finds from Utah and around the world. See more..
4.5 SeaQuest Utah (238 reviews)
- Hands on fun!
Sunday: 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Aquariums

Immerse yourself in a world of discovery as SeaQuest takes you on an adventure through rainforests, deserts and the depths of the seas. With exciting exhibits and activities for families and children of all ages, you’ll be able to get wet with the stingrays, feed the toucans, encounter the caimans, marvel at the sharks, take selfies with the snakes and more. Creating an unforgettable experience for every guest by connecting them with amazing animals from all over the planet. See more..
4.5 Boulder Mountain Ranch at Deer Valley (208 reviews)
- Great views ,A definite must see
Equestrian Trails

Boulder Mountain Ranch at Deer Valley offers the best mountain adventure around! Our trails offer stunning views exclusive to Deer Valley. Great horses for all riding levels makes for a memorable experience you won't soon forget! See more..
4.5 Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge (173 reviews)
- Beautiful birds and scenery
Sunday: Nature & Wildlife Areas

This is a lovely place to visit! The museum portion is open Tuesday-Saturday and a recommended stop if you can time your visit for one of those days. The displays are informative and helpful - definitely kid friendly! The staff was super helpful as well! Also, there's no admissions fee. The walking portion is pretty but I hardly saw any birds there. The driving portion was amazing - lots of birds, beautiful scenery and so peacefully quiet! The nearby town of Bringham City is a picturesque small town with some great shops and restaurants if you have time to stop by there as well. See more..
4.5 Utah State University (173 reviews)
- SUMMER FUN FOR SENIORS
Educational sites

My second year at USU as a Summer Citizen. (Read Senior Citizen) USU offers many interesting classes with use of library, rec center and pool on their beautiful campus. After so many years wonderful to be back on a college campus learning something new. The city goes above and beyond offering music, art and events almost every day of the the 2.5 months. See more..
4.5 Treehouse Children's Museum (154 reviews)
- A local must for young children
Sunday: Spent 2-3 hours Children's Museums

Open since 1992, Treehouse Museum is a hands-on children's museum where children and their grownups Step into a Story.® With dozens of beautiful exhibits and award-winning daily programs Treehouse Museum is a magical place to explore for ages 2 to 10. See more..
4.5 Brigham Young University Museum of Art (152 reviews)
- Gallery Talks are worth your time.
Sunday: Art Museums

BYU Museum of fine Art offers free gallery talks. They are an amazing experience. If you haven't attended before this would be worth your time. The art is beautiful with a wide variety, the talks just enhances your experience. See more..
4.5 Monte L. Bean Life Science Museum (143 reviews)
- Great FREE animal museum
Sunday: Science Museums

Took 4 kids under the age of 10. They loved seeing all the stuffed animals. The price is perfect (free). From what I could see parking was not labeled anywhere specifically for the museum, once you go in and ask they will give you a pass so you can park in the lot next to the museum with no fear of a ticket. The staff was kind. Lots to see and learn. If you are there, GO, what do you have to lose, it is free! See more..
4.5 Utah State Railroad Museum (113 reviews)
- Informative
Sunday: Speciality Museums

LOTS of information in the museum and the entrance fee is very reasonable and will allow you into the Browning Firearms and Classic Car Museums as well. I really enjoyed this museum! Make sure and take the time to go outside and visit the trains to the left of the building. They are really cool and two of them (The Medical Train and Postal Train) can be walked through. Really makes you think about days gone by and the importance of the railroad system. See more..
4.0 Loveland Living Planet Aquarium (657 reviews)
- Great aquarium
Sunday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Aquariums

The Loveland Living Planet Aquarium highlights animal habitats in Utah waters, Earth's oceans and South American species. Learn about our interdependence with the fragile ecosystems of our planet through entertaining, interactive educational exhibits and programs. See more..
4.0 Town Lift (171 reviews)
- Best Views in town.
Trams

Took this to the top. Long ride. Beautiful scenery. For the price we expected something to be at the top. As it is not winter or ski season this is just a picture taking opportunity joy ride so a little gift shop, coffee, dessert or something would be nice after you’ve sat on this for almost 40 minutes. But coming back down is stunning. See more..
3.5 Lagoon Amusement Park (754 reviews)
- Fun but Expensive for what you get
Amusement & Theme Parks

Lagoon is one of the only family owned amusement parks left in the country. With over 60 thrilling rides, 40 challenging games, live entertainment, a beautiful water park, the largest "kiddie land" of any amusement park in the nation, Pioneer Village, and the Campground, Lagoon offers something for everyone to enjoy. See more..