National Historic Trails

Beyond Sundance: The Ultimate Guide to Utah's Hidden Film Scene

Written By Kirby Dorsey

4 minute read

From historic art house theaters in downtown Salt Lake City to a vintage drive-in beneath the stars of Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, Utah offers movie buffs experiences as dramatic and diverse as its landscapes.

Explore Utah Through the Lens of "Horizon: An American Saga"

Written By Taylor Hartman

2 minute read

It's no surprise that Hollywood has turned to Utah's stunning and untouched terrain time and again.

Filmed in Utah: 7 Itineraries Through Hollywood's Most Iconic Settings

Written By Visit Utah

Whether hitting the Sundance Film Festival in Park City and Salt Lake City in January or visiting Utah throughout the year, you’ll find yourself near some Utah’s most iconic and most filmed places.

HBO's Westworld. See it now, in Utah.

Written By Visit Utah

2 minute read

Where is Westworld filmed? Much of Castle Valley is actually located in Utah. Learn more about the setting of your favorite television series.

Kanab's Western Legends Heritage and Music Festival

2 minute read

Kanab's Western Legends Heritage and Music Festival is filled with round-the-clock Western-themed entertainment — think: music, cowboys and history.

Movies Filmed in Utah: Plotting a Cinematic Drive-Through

Written By Andrea David

Follow a Germany-based film enthusiast on an extended road trip to discover the rich history of Utah cinematography.

On the Trail of Utah's Classic Movies

Written By Andrea David

7 minute read

Germany-based film enthusiast Andrea David is back in Utah, embarking on a road trip to explore 100 years of Utah film history.

Robert Redford Sets the Sundance Scene

Written By Rosie Serago

6 minute read

Watch the story behind Robert Redford's founding of Sundance Mountain Resort in Utah, and learn what makes this Provo ski resort stand out.

Salt Lake City FanX: Geeking Out in the Nerdiest State in the Nation

Written By Arianna Rees

5 minute read

When it comes to Utah, you may never find a more fervent hive of fans and nerdery.

Selfie at Forrest Gump Point

Take a selfie where Forrest Gump decided he was done running near Monument Valley in Utah.

Sundance, Full Circle

Written By Cody Kirkland

5 minute read

When visiting the Sundance Film Festival in Utah, movies are only part of the experience.

Sundance: The Story is Utah

Written By Paula Colman

For Sundance audiences and filmmakers, the Story is Utah, one with many visions and interpretations and where revolutions are encouraged.