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Filmed in Utah

Utah's remarkable scenery has always inspired great storytelling. Stories are etched into the walls of the state's red canyons, in the journals of its early explorers and in the hearts of the locals and travelers as they road trip and recreate. So it's no surprise that Hollywood has turned to Utah landscapes and locations time and again.

Add a touch of film history to your Utah itinerary, or plan your trip around these celebrations and iconic cinema locations. You'll soon discover why we say Utah. America's Film Set.®

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Discover the Utah Film Trail

Utah. America's Film Set.® has been a destination for filmmaking for over 100 years, its diverse landscapes playing a starring role in some of Hollywood's most iconic productions. The Utah Film Trail invites film enthusiasts to experience these iconic landscapes firsthand.

Explore the Film Trail

Kevin Costner rides a horse across a Southern Utah mountain range in the film, "Horizon: An American Saga."

6 Days

Classic Westerns of the Silver Screen

From the alpine backwoods of Jeremiah Johnson to the sweeping vistas of Westworld and all the John Ford's in between, Utah is the place to travel for movie magic.

Film Tourism, History and Heritage, Photography, Scenic Drives/Road Trips, Arts

Highlights

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  • 3 Days

    The Sandlot Fan's Guide to Utah

    Relive the nostalgia of "The Sandlot," with visits to filming locations around Salt Lake plus some other kid-inspired stops to make your own memories.

    Kid-Friendly, Film Tourism

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  • 6 Days

    Thelma & Louise: A Tribute Road Trip Through the Classic Film’s Utah Settings

    Perfect for fans of the beloved film “Thelma & Louise,” tour the exact places where the movie was shot, and make some memories of your own exploring the beauty of this exquisite desert.

    Hiking, Film Tourism, Scenic Drives/Road Trips, Arts, Glamping, Food and Drink, Ghost Towns, Women's Travel

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  • 3 Days

    Filmed in Utah: Explore the Settings of Sundance Movies

    It’s a film buff’s dream — a three-day northern Utah road trip through the mountains, desert flats and cityscapes featured in Sundance standouts such as “Brigsby Bear,” “SLC Punk!,” “Nine Days,” “Hereditary” and “Frozen."

    Film Tourism, Scenic Drives/Road Trips, Arts, Urban Experiences

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  • 4 Days

    Robert Redford’s Sundance Scenes

    Journey through some of Utah's most striking mountain and desert filming locations to experience the awe of the all-American frontier immortalized in Robert Redford's "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid," "Jeremiah Johnson," and "The Electric Horseman."

    Film Tourism, Arts, Ghost Towns

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  • 6 Days

    Easy Riding: Southern Wasatch to Monument Valley

    Talking about freedom and living it are two different things. Utah’s iconic American West offers both the picture-perfect backdrops to freedom and the roads for living it. This six-day itinerary follows the open-road inspiration of “Easy Rider."

    Cycling, Film Tourism, Motorcycle Touring, Scenic Drives/Road Trips

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  • 4 Days

    See Where High School Musical Was Born

    Walk through the halls of the real-life East High and immerse yourself in the vibrant cultural and rocky mountain landscapes where Disney’s "High School Musical" and "High School Musical: The Musical" series were filmed.

    Kid-Friendly, Film Tourism, Scenic Drives/Road Trips, Events, Urban Experiences

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