Discover the Cities
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Davis County
In addition to Lagoon amusement park and Hill Aerospace Museum, slow down on the drive from Salt Lake to Ogden for local art museums, community theater and quick access to the unique beaches, outdoor experiences and history at Antelope Island State Park.
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Ogden
Historic Ogden has a surging downtown and nightlife on 25th Street and the Junction where great brews and food accompany your visit. Whether you stay in town for iFLY indoor skydiving or head up scenic S.R. 39 toward Snowbasin and the extensive national forest, you’ll find Utah adventure.
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Park City
Park City could certainly stake a rightful claim of being the “perfect mountain town.” It strikes a balance between luxury and comfort, all the while showing a deep appreciation for athletics and the arts. Expand your trip into Heber Valley for more culture and things to do.
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Provo & Utah Valley
The Utah Valley offers an emerging dining scene, extensive cultural offerings and Provo Canyon, whose river is home to scenic fly-fishing and floating — all beneath iconic Mount Timpanogos. Don't miss Thanksgiving Point in Lehi and the world-class arts and eclectic culture of Springville.
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Salt Lake City
Utah's capital city, features outdoor adventure, local cuisine and all the big-city amenities. Salt Lake City is the main gateway for travelers making the quick trip to Utah's ski resorts, southward to Utah’s renowned red rock country, or northward to Yellowstone and Grand Teton. The city also offers alternative entertainment through the lenses of its celebrated subcultural music and art scene. To catch these sights and sounds all you have to do is venture downtown.
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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 doesn't end (or begin) there. Experience the many layers of history, prehistory and contemporary culture.
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Park City Classy Warm-Weather Weekend
There are many ways to build a magical weekend in Park City. Three days can easily include art galleries, spa time, boutique browsing, food, and live entertainment. And, of course, the mountains make the place, so hiking boots are recommended for your pack list, but you don’t have to spend the entire time — or any time — in outdoor-gear mode. There’s plenty to do, and the itinerary can be as laid-back or active as you like.
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Wasatch Wellness
A Northern Utah wellness guide from Salt Lake City to Ogden, Park City to Provo, that will have you boosting your physical and mental health with wilderness hikes, canyon drives, wellness therapies and farm-to-table dining.
"The magic of the street is the mingling of the errand and the epiphany."
– Rebecca Solnit, Wanderlust: A History of Walking
Things to Do
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Arts, Science & Culture
Utah has many arts and cultural museums, as well as regular performing arts festivals.
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Festival & Events
While on vacation, check out annual festivals and local events that celebrate Utah's artistry, cultural diversity and the human spirit. Utahns host great events and festivals throughout the year, all around the state.
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Food & Nightlife
Looking for the trendiest restaurants and hottest clubs in Utah? We’ll be your guide. Search our database of hotspots around the state and plan your night out now.
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History & Heritage
Utah has a long history full of Native American heritage, cowboys, Mormon pioneers and more.
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Olympic Legacy
Utah Olympic Legacy includes the many Olympic facilities; Utah Olympic Park, Utah Olympic Oval, Soldier Hollow, Peaks Ice Sheet and Ogden Ice Sheet.
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Shopping in Salt Lake City
Experience upscale Salt Lake City shopping or small-scale local boutique browsing around Utah. Find your shopping spot now and plan a retail getaway.
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Sporting Events
College, minor-league and professional sports teams in Utah provide year-round entertainment.
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Utah Spas and Resorts
Utah’s luxury spa resorts are one of the best ways to relax on vacation. Learn more about our award-winning spas and resorts and plan your escape.
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Wellness
Whether it’s an hour of meditation or making a lifelong memory, Utah is a wealth of opportunity for wellness and self-care.
A Table for All: Feeding Utah's Culture
Utah — a naturally beautiful nook — is known for its glorious landscape. But it also supports a surprisingly vibrant food culture, beautifully infused by immigrants and recent transplants.
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11 Classy Ski Experiences That are Uniquely Utah
From sheer proximity and the biggest mountains to a ski-in distillery and a celebrity-built resort, these are the reasons to ski Utah now.
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5 Reasons Utah's Weather Guy Loves Spring Skiing
Here’s some of the scientific evidence to support the assertion that spring could be the best time to ski or snowboard in Utah.
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7 Skiing Tips for More Fun on the Mountain
Skiing is one of the most exciting sports on earth, especially with the right gear, a good attitude and some lesson time.
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8 Elevated Ski Experiences That are Uniquely Utah
If you dream of the possibility of hitting six resorts in one day or carving your own lines from snow-covered summits served by helicopters, then this listicle is made for you.
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8 Reasons Why Ski School Is Cool
Ski school is cool, and it’s where beginners to experts find the secrets to skiing (and Utah’s secret powder stashes). Learn to ski the entire resort.
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A Cauldron of Continuing Olympic Fervor
Since hosting the 2002 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games, in many ways the Olympic spirit and world-class athletes that seized Utah have never left.
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A Mom’s Take On Sharing Skiing With the Next Generation
For many families in Utah, skiing is a way of life that is passed down from generation to generation. A woman expecting her first child reflects on her family’s multi-generational skiing connection to Utah’s mountains and how she will pass down the tradition while living out of state.
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A Utah Ski Vacation (or Two) for Less
Shop for ski gear like a local. Get discounts on lift tickets. Learn everything you need to know for a cheap luxury ski trip.
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AndShesDopeToo's Insider's Guide to Ogden
AndShesDopeToo is a worldwide adventure community of women run by Jennifer and Taylor Killian from Ogden, Utah. This insider's guide video highlights their unparalleled access to both the outdoors and the city's "fun counterculture vibe" at the foot of the mighty Wasatch Mountains.
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Another Day in Powadise
Join ski cat driver Kevin Irons on a day's adventures to Lightning Ridge at Powder Mountain, complete with pizza bribery, remote access and lots of powder.
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Best Après Ski Bars in Park City and Beyond
Want to master the art of après? Here’s your guide to the best après-ski bars in Park City and the Wasatch Front.
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Best Utah Ski Resorts for Families
Utah boasts some of the best ski resorts for families. Get a first-hand parent perspective on skiing with kids at Alta, Snowbird, Snowbasin and Powder Mountain.
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Big Snow. Gotta Go.
In Utah, favorable terrain and easy access to over a dozen ski and snowboard resorts make it possible for locals and guests to find their own powder paradise regardless of time or budget. Here's how beginners to experts can fully enjoy The Greatest Snow on Earth®.
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Endless Utah Ski Options for Families: Four Itineraries to Get You Started
Here are some pointers for planning your Utah family ski vacation, including where to make homebase and why.
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Family and Budget Guide to the One and Only Ski City: Salt Lake
With 11 family-friendly resorts nearby, Salt Lake City skiing, dining and entertainment options make Utah one of the best ski destinations in the western U.S.
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Forever Young on Utah's Ski Slopes
In Utah, age is increasingly just a number for skiers and snowboarders.
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Getting Back on the Mountain
Adaptive recreation puts everybody in the game, regardless of age or ability.
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Hiring a Backcountry Ski Guide
Thinking of exploring backcountry terrain this winter? We can see why. With empty slopes and fresh powder, it’s an alluring idea. But there are things you should know before you venture out of bounds.
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How To Get the Most Out of the Park City Annual Gay Ski Week
At Park City, Utah's annual Gay Ski Week, officially known as Elevation Utah, visitors will be surrounded by like-minded athletes and folks who want to crush it out on the slopes and have fun dancing the night away.
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How to Prepare for a Utah Ski Trip
Follow these five simple tips to take full advantage of The Greatest Snow on Earth®.
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In the Key of Ski
A video tribute to the Utah Symphony musicians finding inspiration and rich notes in the mountains.
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Insider's Guide to Park City
Kaylin Richardson, Olympic athlete, and a friend share their favorite Park City experiences to encourage you to add the city's culture-enriched valley, scenery, food, art and access to all-season adventure to your bucket list.
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Music of the Cottonwoods
Discover the sound of two iconic Utah bands — Talia Keys and the Love and Pixie and the Partygrass Boys — whose music is inspired by their love of life and nature.
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Park City Area: 1 Destination, 3 Resorts
Park City offers access to three state-of-the-art ski resorts, world-class dining, luxury lodging, music, film screenings and so much more.
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Pass Go: Making the Most of the Epic Pass
Make the most of your Epic Pass with these locals’ tips to the best skiing, riding, dining and playing one of Utah’s largest resorts.
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Powder Pups to the Rescue
Four furry friends help the Solitude Ski Patrol do their duties.
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Robert Redford Sets the Sundance Scene
Watch the story behind Robert Redford's founding of Sundance Mountain Resort in Utah, and learn what makes this Provo ski resort stand out.
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Ski In, Never Leave
Manager of Alta Lodge and a citizen of Mountain Time, Marcus Dippo, hitchhiked to Alta four decades ago and hasn’t left.
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Ski into Summer: Mountain Resorts in Transition
From spring skiing to golfing and fly fishing, here are tips and things to do to make the most of spring in Utah.
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Sundance, Full Circle
When visiting the Sundance Film Festival in Utah, movies are only part of the experience.
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TetraSki Offers Freedom and Independence for Skiers of All Abilities
Utah program’s innovative adaptive recreation equipment makes an Alta powder day even more legendary.
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The Best Skiing in Utah
Out of 15 ski resorts, here's where families, friends groups, experts, luxury seekers and even night owls find their groove in Utah.
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The Legacy of Beaver Mountain Ski Resort
For three generations, the Seeholzer family has preserved Beaver Mountain's authentic spirit, where slower lifts mean deeper conversations and community remains the biggest draw.
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Top Ski Towns in Utah
The best ski towns in Utah tout easy access to The Greatest Snow on Earth®, along with lively culture, fine dining and off-mountain activities.
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Utah Resort Roundup: What Kind of Vacation do I Want?
Wondering where to ski in Utah? The real question is, “What kind of experience do you want?” Get helpful information on ski areas, resorts, activities and more.
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Utah's Bucket List Expert-Only Ski Runs
Craving black diamond chutes or double-black cliff drops? The best skiing in Utah for experts can be conquered on these top 5 ski runs.
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Utah's Kid Ski Culture
Utah is happy to help you support your future skier or rider, and make things fun for parents, too. Read our guide to teaching kids to ski and plan a trip.
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Utah’s Factory-to-Slope Culture
Utah’s gear scene benefits from being able to use its backyard as a testing ground, making the complete ski and snowboard cycle uniquely Utah
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What To Bring On a Ski Trip
Use this checklist to ensure you pack everything you need, whether it's for a memorable family vacation or a romantic mountain adventure.
