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
Things to do in Utah, United States: The Best Caverns & Caves
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. Crystal Ball Cave
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By exploringutah
We went to Crystal Ball Cave in early July this year. We took all of our children (ages 15 all the way down to 5 years). We loved everything about our trip! The kids are still talking about it. The cave is wonderful. Best guided tour I've ever had through a cave! Top-notch! We stayed 2 nights in one of the cabins at Bates Family Ranch. Worth every penny to rent a cabin. We went to the spring to cool off and also explored the slot canyon. SO COOL! Memory making trip for all. Can't wait to return with our friends and share this hidden gem with them!
2. Timpanogos Cave National Monument
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 357 reviews
One of the sites in Utah for cave exploring.
Reviewed By akisaurus
Timpanogos Cave National Monument protects a cave system on Mount Timpanogos in Northern Utah's Wasatch Mountains in American Fork Canyon. There are three caves in the National Monument: Hansen Cave, Middle Cave, and Timpanogos Cave. If you want to explore the caves, please note that access requires a guided tour, and buying a ticket—either online or at the visitor center—is necessary to secure your place in the tour. You have two tour options: the standard Cave Tour and Introduction to Caving Tour, the latter of which access to Hansen Cave is granted. A steep, 1.5-mile uphill hike is required to reach the cave entrance, so make sure you wear sturdy shoes and bring plenty of water. Once you enter the caves, you will be amazed at the natural formations of their interiors; however, you should also bring a light jacket or sweatshirt as conditions inside the caves are like being inside a refrigerator. And watch your heads as there are low overhangs inside. I purchased the 7:00 tour (actual cave tour did not start until 8:30) on a Saturday morning. During the cave tour, what I found the most impressive was the Great Heart of Timpanogos, an icon of Timpanogos Cave everyone would want to photograph as a highlight of the tour. Also, if you plan on going, keep in mind that cave tours, held from May to October, are highly popular and can sell out. The uphill hike is not recommended for seniors or disabled/paralyzed persons, so be sure to be in excellent health!
3. Belly of the Dragon
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 20 reviews
Reviewed By evij405
This is a fun stop just south of Mt. Carmel Junction. Easy off the highway with a very short hike to the mouth of the tunnel. Great place to explore and for a quick adventure. Going south on Hwy 89, watch for the turnoff about .4 of a mile before the Google maps location. The tunnel goes all the way under the highway. There is a slight drop off at the end of the main path leading into the mouth of the tunnel or you can walk down the hill and around. It is dark in the center of the tunnel so watch your footing in this part or a flashlight is helpful.
4. Hole 'N the Rock
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 520 reviews
This 14-room home, built in 1945 by its eccentric owner, is a definite must if you're driving near Moab.
Reviewed By gatesfamily
Our family had such a great time visiting Hole N’ the Rock. We took the 12 minute tour of the home. It was well worth it. Our tour guide had the best personality. Then you can walk around the property. They even have a zoo. Such an unique place to go.
5. Ice Cave
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By 4familyfun2020 - Prescott, United States
A quick stop at the Ice Cave was great for after hiking Cascade Falls. The cave is a little challenge to get into and you use a rope to get out. It's an open hole so no exploring inside but still worth stopping and seeing.
6. Mammoth Cave
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 27 reviews
Reviewed By Kat - Las Vegas, United States
Always have to make it out to this spot when I am in Duck Creek. The cave is quite large with a couple different passageways, make sure you bring a headlamp or flashlight. Can be a tight squeeze in certain spots. Definitely a fun place to explore.
