Top Things to do in Utah
Top Hotels in Utah
- 1. Best Western Plus Zion Canyon Inn & Suites
- 2. Best Western Plus Abbey Inn
- 3. Abbey Inn & Suites
- 4. Best Western Plus Ruby'S Inn
- 5. Hyatt Place Moab
- 6. Best Western Plus Bryce Canyon Grand Hotel
- 7. Goulding's Lodge & Campground
- 8. Desert Pearl Inn
- 9. Bowen Motel
- 10. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham at Zion Park/Springdale
10 Nature & Wildlife Areas in Utah That You Shouldn't Miss
Welcome to “The Greatest Snow on Earth” – Utah’s paradise for all outdoor enthusiasts! As host of the 2002 Winter Olympics, Park City knows how to entertain winter fun seekers. Snowboarders and skiers head for miles of spectacular slopes with deep fluffy powder and breathtaking mountain views. The Olympic Park provides family-friendly ski programs, rides and shows. Alta, Sundance, Snowbird and Brighton are other popular destinations for cross country and Alpine skiers. Those alluring snowy slopes turn to rolling wildflower fields in the summer. Golfing, fishing, horseback riding and water sports replace chilly outdoor sports adventures. Corral the family, pack a picnic and catch one of the ski lifts for an afternoon of hiking or mountain biking along scenic trails. Head to Salt Lake City, where Temple Square hosts millions of visitors a year. Bryce Canyon and Arches National Park are famous for surreal landscapes from horseshoe-shaped amphitheaters to unusual rock formations and hundreds of natural sandstone arches. Closer to home, wander along the quaint main streets of mountain villages to browse, shop and enjoy lunch at an outdoor café. At the end of the day, head home for an outdoor barbecue and an evening of games. Home rentals blend privacy, space and comfort with the cost-saving advantage of eating some meals at home.
Restaurants in Utah
1. High Uintas Wilderness Area
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 16 reviews
This area includes ten 13,000 foot peaks, with one being the state's highest mountain.
Reviewed By kaioatey - Half Moon Bay, United States
Magically beautiful part of the planet. Lots of trails. Sometimes the trails end a few miles offo from the road and you get to bushwack, with peaks, meadows, lakes all looking similar. It's probably a good idea to have a GPS. In the summer there are swarms of hungry small mosquitos and zillions of flowers. If visiting UT & WY, don;t miss this area.
2. Calf Creek Falls Recreation Area
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 635 reviews
It takes time to get to, but Calf Creek falls are a recommended site to visit.
Reviewed By Global_Traveller11 - Salt Lake City, United States
Great 6 mile hike that was mostly easy with a couple of moderate spots. Fantastic views, some good shady spots and the waterfall at the end was really worth the effort to make it to the end!
3. Paria Canyon Wilderness Area
4. Best Friends Animal Sanctuary
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1,463 reviews
Best Friends Animal Society is the only national animal welfare organization focused exclusively on ending the killing of dogs and cats in America's shelters. An authority and leader in the no-kill movement, Best Friends runs the nation's largest no-kill sanctuary for companion animals, as well as lifesaving programs in partnership with rescue groups and shelters across the country. Since its founding in 1984, Best Friends has helped reduce the number of animals killed in shelters nationwide from 17 million per year to about 4 million. That means there are still over 9,000 dogs and cats killed in shelters each day. And we will not be done until that number is zero. Best Friends has the knowledge, technical expertise and on-the-ground network to end the killing and Save Them All(R).
Reviewed By SDubs24 - Boulder, United States
This was our second visit to the sanctuary. We've done the grand sanctuary tour and the Dog Town tour - both were really great (and free!) On the grand sanctuary tour we visited with a bunch of cats and met a very sweet old dog in the senior area. They do amazing work here and the land is absolutely stunning. They have dogs, cats, birds, horses, wild animals, you name it! It's worth an hour or two of your time, and if you're able, you should definitely donate to this fabulous organization. They truly care about animals and are doing great work nationwide. I'd recommend booking your tour online in advance, they fill up fast.
5. Alstrom Point
6. Bryce Amphitheatre
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 134 reviews
Reviewed By RICART75 - Peru, United States
Stunning, amazing, jaw-dropping, spectacular, exquisite, enthralling, breathtaking, etc....when one sees it, it becomes clear why words are inadequate. Once this concentration of hoodoos is viewed, the experience speaks for itself. This is a bucket list topper; the impact of which is not to be missed.
7. Mount Olympus Trail
8. Farmington Bay Waterfowl Management Area
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By KayeN675 - Provo, United States
This is a hidden gem and one that people, especially birders, need to know about. Because of COVID the instruction center is closed for now so we missed out on that. But the walks and drive along the dikes are wonderful! We passed about 8 other cars with bird watchers and maybe 6 trucks with airboats. Even though these are loud, they didn't disturb our experience much. We saw 42 species of birds in about 4 hours - Pelicans, Canada geese, Gadwalls, Great Blue Herons, Pintails, Teals, Grebes, Avocets, Sand pipers, Yellow legs, blackbirds and more. The water ways are beautiful and inviting for the birds and habitat. The road is well maintained. There is a pit toilet near the beginning of the drive - it's the only one on the drive - nothing farther out. This really is an amazing treasure so close to the populated Wasatch Front. We will make trips back, for sure. Take binoculars, water and sunscreen for warmer days. It was a bit chilly and windy but it was a beautiful day.
9. Knolls Recreation Area
10. Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 168 reviews
Reviewed By nete2017 - Pocatello, United States
Just two weeks before Christmas, we expected to identify maybe 10 birds at the refuge. This isn't exactly high time for birding. However, we were surprised to be able to identify nearly 40 birds, including a Barn Owl, many Pheasants, Bald Eagles, Golden Eagle, many Northern Harriers, Swans, Hooded Mergansers, a Loggerhead Shrike,man Great Blue Herons, and many varieties of ducks, though low in numbers. It was thrilling! And remarkably, the roads were well packed and not muddy. We have been here every month of the year and have never been disappointed. Occasionally, you will also see deer, a coyote, raccoons, beaver, weasels, etc.
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