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
Top 10 Ancient Ruins in Utah, United States
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. Horseshoe Canyon
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By preeveparks50 - Grasse, France
The route is long, but the wall of pictograms is worth the detour. There is frequently a voluntary ranger present who will spend as much time with you as you like to explain the rock art and its orogin. Probably not a good idea to hike this in summer, as there is little shade in the canyon, and there is a four mile hike to get to the site. There is also a lot of soft sand to negotiate so be prepared.
2. House On Fire
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By brendoncwilson - West Valley City, United States
The trail to the House of Fire was easy to find. And it's impossible to get lost because it's through a tiny canyon. You can choose your hiking distance; 1 to 8 miles. There are several ruins along the way, but are spread quite a bit apart. We went 2 miles in and saw 2 ruins, which included the House of Fire [the first run you come to].
3. Newspaper Rock Recreation Site
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 274 reviews
A giant rock covered with ancient petroglyphs.
Reviewed By michaeljones46 - Oklahoma City, United States
Cool rock art on the way to Canyonlands-Needles District. Has good parking, pit toilets. Very high quality petroglyphs that are easy to view- just a few feet from the parking area. Worth stopping and seeing, and the drive on to Canyonlands is beautiful-so is that part of the park.
4. Anasazi Ridge Petroglyphs
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 81 reviews
Reviewed By Navigator760044
Stayed at Red Mountain Resort and took my hubby up to see these. Made his day. Stunning. Must go slightly off path at Petroglyph sign and hike /climb along boulders to see the most petroglyphs.
5. McConkie Ranch
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 206 reviews
Reviewed By brittni105 - Layton, United States
We did both hikes with a baby in a carrier. The main trail was a bit harder and required some assistance to get over rocks safely with a baby. Three kings trail was much easier carrying a baby. Both had amazing Petroglyphs. Each hike took about 30 minutes round trip. There are covered picnic tables at the parking lot as well. It's just amazing that this family had opened up their property for so many visitors. Make sure to sign in and leave a donation. They ask for $5 per group, but it is worth so much more.
6. Sego Canyon Petroglyphs
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 87 reviews
Reviewed By kleic - San Antonio, United States
We asked about rock art at the wonderful Welcome Center on Interstate 70 just inside the Utah border as we were coming from Colorado and were directed to this amazing spot. Take the exit for Thompson and follow the road through the tiny little town and into the canyon. A few miles up the road you'll see a small parking area on the left and the first of three panels. This is BLM land and there are some elderly and fading signs about the rock drawings but just pausing to marvel at them is the whole point here. The first set is right in front of the parking area, a second set is around the corner to the right, and the last panel -- really the most remarkable one -- is just a very short drive further into the canyon on your left inside a gate technically on private property. A small cemetery and the ruins of a small town are further up the canyon; fairly easy to find but not nearly as interesting as the petroglyphs and pictographs. We went on a clear sunny morning and the ground was very dry but I can imagine it's a little tricky in the rain. One word of caution: when the grass has gone to seed, it's remarkably "sticky" and you'll find little grass seeds stuck to your shoes and socks for weeks!
7. 16 Room Cliff House
8. Anasazi Indian Village State Park
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 203 reviews
Park has a self-guided trail through a village that was inhabited a thousand years ago.
Reviewed By Casey1919 - Somerset, United States
Near the end of travel on scenic byway Rt. 12, you will come upon this small but very good state park. A small entrance fee gives you access to a museum and actual ruins of these ancient people. A recreation of their living quarters, history of these people and how ancient their culture was and viewing an actual archeological dig made for a very pleasant 1-2 hrs. A must see if you are on Ut. 12
9. Moqui Cave
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 415 reviews
An Ancient history museum inside a natural sandstone Cave. Come check out our dinosaur tracks, fossils, artifacts and much much more!
Reviewed By marykta
Such an interesting place, once a bar and dance hall to now housing geological specimens that I wish I could have one of each! Such a great gift shop with rocks and gemstones presented in a neat fashion including showing them off under black lights. There is even dinosaur poop on display! Don't miss the old bar in the back and notice the fascinating cave that shows the multiple layers of rock in the area. I could spend hours at Moqui Cave.
10. The Bug House
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
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