Skip to content

Salt Lake City & the Wasatch Front

Things to see in Salt Lake City & the Wasatch Front

26 sights, museums, parks and places worth the stop.

The Rio Tinto Center, home of the Natural History Museum of Utah

Salt Lake City · Dinosaurs & Fossils

Natural History Museum of Utah

The Natural History Museum of Utah, located in Salt Lake City, offers a compelling look at the region's natural heritage...
A landscape photograph showing a foreground of dry, brown scrub and desert vegetation, with a large, flat, white salt flat in the middle ground and a range of mountains in the distance.

Salt Lake City · Natural Wonders & Parks

Bonneville Salt Flats

The Bonneville Salt Flats, located in northwestern Utah, offer a striking and otherworldly landscape that draws visitors...
The image shows the exterior of a modern building with a low, horizontal profile, featuring a large glass facade on the right and a solid, light-colored stone wall on the left. A prominent sculpture of a dark, abstract figure stands on a black pedest

Provo · Art Galleries

BYU Museum of Art

The Brigham Young University Museum of Art, commonly known as MOA, offers a welcoming cultural experience in Provo, Utah...
A Douglas C-124 Globemaster II aircraft displayed outdoors on a gravel pad with a building in the background.

Ogden · Museums

Hill Aerospace Museum

Located on the northwest corner of Hill Air Force Base in Roy, Utah, the Hill Aerospace Museum offers a compelling look...
A two-story building with a light-colored brick facade and a stone foundation, featuring a temporary wooden structure attached to its side, set against a clear sky.

Salt Lake City · Historic Sites & Architecture

This Is the Place Heritage Park

This Is the Place Heritage Park, located in Salt Lake City, serves as a significant historical site commemorating the ar...
A low-angle, close-up view of a large, grey, craggy rock formation with a vertical fissure, set against a blue sky, with snow on the ground in the foreground and evergreen trees visible at the edges.

Salt Lake City · Hiking Trails

Alta Ski Area

Nestled in the Wasatch Mountains near Sandy, Alta Ski Area offers a distinctive skiing experience just thirty miles from...
The Saltair pavilion on the Great Salt Lake shore

Salt Lake City · Natural Wonders & Parks

Great Salt Lake State Park

Great Salt Lake State Park, located on the lake's south shore near Magna, about 16 miles west of downtown Salt Lake City...
AI-generated illustration of Ogden River Parkway

Ogden · Natural Wonders & Parks

Ogden River Parkway

The Ogden River Parkway offers a scenic and accessible route through the heart of Ogden, Utah, inviting visitors to expl...
A wide landscape view showing a large body of water in the foreground, a rocky shoreline, a line of trees, and a large, rugged mountain range in the background under a cloudy sky.

Provo · Lakes & Reservoirs

Utah Lake State Park

Utah Lake State Park, located in Provo, offers a serene escape for nature enthusiasts seeking to connect with the region...
A red wooden building with a steep, snow-covered roof, surrounded by snow-laden evergreen trees and aspen branches in the foreground.

Salt Lake City · Hiking Trails

Solitude Mountain Resort

Solitude Mountain Resort, located in the Wasatch Mountains, offers a serene escape just thirty minutes from Salt Lake Ci...
A close-up photograph of a green parrot (Amazona) with a red forehead, perched on a branch, with a blurred background of rock-like structures.

Salt Lake City · Natural Wonders & Parks

Utah's Hogle Zoo

Utah’s Hogle Zoo, located at the mouth of Emigration Canyon on Salt Lake City’s east side, offers a welcoming escape int...
The image shows a long, low, brick building with a terracotta-tiled hipped roof, situated next to railroad tracks, with a mountain range visible in the background.

Ogden · Historic Buildings

Ogden Union Station

Nestled at 2501 South Wall Avenue, the historic Ogden Union Station offers a fascinating glimpse into the city’s railroa...