Location: Wendover
Top Things to do in Wendover
The 9 Best Things to do in Wendover, Utah (UT)
Wendover is a city in Tooele County, Utah, United States. The population was 1,537 at the 2000 census, with a 2006 estimated population of 1,632.
Restaurants in Wendover
1. Bonneville Salt Flats
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4.5 based on 564 reviews
A dry, open area near Lake Bonneville known for car racing.
Reviewed By rmstrs - Southampton, United Kingdom
We drove from Salt Lake City to Wendover on I-80 and on that side of the road as you get towards Wendover there’s a rest area with a car park and here you can stop and walk out on the salt flats which is amazing. It’s like being on another planet. Definitely worth a visit.
2. Knolls Recreation Area
3. Silver Island Mountain
4. Historic Wendover Airfield
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4.0 based on 132 reviews
Historic Wendover Airfield is dedicated to preserving World War II Army Air Force history, educating present and future generations about this period and having visitors experience the feelings and understand the circumstances of the WW II era participants. The Airfield strives to maintain the maximum originality of the Wendover Air Base and re-create authentic exhibits and displays in order to stimulate a living connection between the visitor and the past. The museum has a collection of period artifacts and photographs and maintains original buildings and features a full scale replica of the "Little Boy" atomic bomb.
Reviewed By W6066YSrm - Bountiful, United States
The cool thing about this experience for me is that my father was raised in Wendover and, my grandfather (who was an active Colonel in the Air Force/Army Air Corps and Civilian Air Patrol and the only personal pilot favorite for THE Charles Lindbergh during & after WWII) has rich history with this air base. The informational plaques tell the visitor about the use of many buildings still standing, and the renovation of the B52 bomber hanger (where the Enola Gay once was harbored in) is absolutely awesome! I recommend a browsing trip around the old airbase for historical purposes.
5. Sun Tunnels
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4.0 based on 7 reviews
Reviewed By artnik
I visited both the Sun Tunnels (an “Earthwork,” or “Land Art,” by artist Nancy Holt) and Spiral Jetty (also an Earthwork, by Holt’s husband, Robert Smithson, on the Great Salt Lake, Rozel Point, Utah) recently, and have essentially the same thing to say about each of them: I cannot add to the critical dialogue of the pieces. If you’re interested, then make the time, plan, and go. But go smart. I can offer a few logistical tips based on my experience: Good directions can be found on the Utah Museum of Fine Arts website. Try to be there at sunrise or sunset. Take a LOT of water. Take snacks. Drive slowly on a washboard road for many miles. When you arrive, park your car a distance from the work, don’t drive right up to it and interfere with the viewshed. Think about what’s happening as you walk towards the piece. Take sunscreen, bug spray, a wide-brimmed hat. It’s very hot there now and there’s no shade other than inside the tunnels. The white surface of the land is highly reflective. You won’t have cell service. Don’t leave garbage. There is no porta-potty, so if you’re going for any length of time, take toilet paper with you and a plastic bag to carry it out in (no garbage cans either). Unlike Spiral Jetty, there are no big rocks or anything that offers cover if nature calls. The closest bathroom, food & drink can be found at the Cowboy Bar in Montello. Stay long enough to see the light change on/in the piece. It’s not just a photo opp, it’s an experience. Enjoy every minute. IMPORTANT: as of 6/1/17 there is major roadwork on Highway 30 due to a dam break in Montello this spring. Parts of the road near the turnoff to Sun Tunnels are closed, though locals are driving on them. Do a little research to find out the current status, you sure don’t want to go all that way and then not be able to get there. A high clearance vehicle is recommended.
6. Metaphor - Tree of Utah
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3.0 based on 96 reviews
Reviewed By 73seanb - Oceanside, United States
I appreciate something unexpected and after miles of looking at desert this was unexpected. I think that creativity is to be appreciated and this is randomly random. Thanks to the artist for the laugh. Also along the north side of the road the “shark” and “sea serpent”. Both fun. Come on folks, what is average about this?
7. Metcalf Archaeological Consultants
While in Wendover, you can tour Danger Cave State Park Heritage Area. Danger Cave is one of the most significant archaeological sites in the Great Basin. This site contains a record of human occupation dating back more than 12,000 years. Danger Cave is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is a state of Utah Historic Landmark. Tour this site with a professional archaeologist and learn about the pre-contact cultures of the Great Basin going back 12,000 years.
8. San Felipe Catholic Church
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3.0 based on 1 reviews
9. Wendover Cinemas
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