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 Scenic Drives 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. Scenic Byway of Highway 128
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 198 reviews
Popular 'road drive', along the Colorado River.
Reviewed By TravelingJohnB80 - Martinsburg, United States
Beautiful drive along the Colorado river. This road winds along the canyon walls along the Colorado river with stunning views.
2. White Rim Road
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 43 reviews
100-mile Road Which Most Visitors Bike Or Drive By Four-wheel Vehicles.
Reviewed By JPWalker10 - Poznan, Poland
If you don’t have much time to travel around Moab, this road should be your no. 1 priority! It’s extremely beautiful, views are spectacular. It took us about 1.5hrs to get from Potash to Visitors Centre.
3. Highway 12 Scenic Byway
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 744 reviews
This 122-mile route, located in the southwestern region of the state, passes Bryce Canyon and the Grand Staircase-Escalante Monument.
Reviewed By CarElzSEA
Get BBQ in Tropic. Hike to Calf Creek Falls. Eat at Hells Backbone grill. Visit the Anasazi Museum. Allow extra time. Stay at the Prospector Inn, Escalante. Slowly drive the Hogback (and Hells Backbone). Here's the list of highlights along the road: Capitol Reef National Park Boulder Mountain Anasazi State Park Burr Trail Hell's Backbone Backway Hogback Calf Creek Falls Escalante River Trailhead Canyons of the Escalante Upper Valley Granaries Escalante Petrified Forest State Park The Blues Overlook Grand Staircase National Monument Kodachrome Basin State Park Bryce Canyon National Park Red Canyon The problem is having enough time!
4. Zion Canyon Scenic Drive
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2,626 reviews
A popular drive within Zion National Park.
Reviewed By jesseo582 - Jackson, United States
Most of the year, this is a road you can’t drive your own vehicle on unless you’re staying at the Zion National Park Lodge! The road winds along the Virgin River beneath towering cliffs and buttresses of stupendous sweep and colour. The free shuttle bus from the park main visitor centre just north of Springdale Utah goes to the end of the canyon and back all day affording convenient access to each of the trailheads. Helpful taped interpretation/narration aids visitor’s appreciation of this amazing park and the road you’re on.
5. Zion-Mt. Carmel Highway
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 853 reviews
This scenic highway offers interesting curves and tunnels.
Reviewed By TravelingSoccerLoon - Saint Paul, United States
Fun drive with some spectacular scenery. The drive out of Zion Canyon as it ascends to the tunnel offers some spectacular views with a number of pull outs to get a closer look and some great photos. The 1 mile long Zion-Mt Carmel Tunnel is both historic and cool. Don't miss hiking the Canyon Overlook Trail which begins right after the exit of the tunnel when heading east. The drive east of here is not as spectacular nor does it have the grandeur of Zion Canyon Scenic Drive but it is still beautiful. You additionally may have an opportunity to spot some mountain goats as I did if you drive slow and keep your eyes peeled. I drove out to Checkerboard Mesa and turned around there. Probably the best experience would be arriving at Zion from the East Entrance as the scenery will continue to get more spectacular until you finally exit the west side of the tunnel and Zion Canyon explodes in front of your eyes.
6. Moki Dugway
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 350 reviews
Reviewed By F3150RGsharons
We did as part of a day tour from the North 261, including Muley Point, Moki Dugway & Goosenecks SP. We read many reviews of the Moki here, so no surprises. We were in a 1 ton Dodge Dually, 8' wide. So, the road is narrow in places for wide vehicles. If you pay attention to oncoming traffic, you can pull over in spots & turnoffs. There are several pullouts /wide spots to take pics. We passed maybe 6 cars/suvs. As a driver, it is best to just focus straight ahead and pay attention to where you are going (Duh!). My wife is a white knuckler and had no problem. We talked to a guy coming down and was only vaguely aware this was here. So, read about 30 reviews, be prepared for the road, drive slow & carefully, take you time, take pics, pull over. The best free ride in America!!
7. Colorado Riverway Recreation Area
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 299 reviews
Reviewed By StevenP3559 - Pueblo, United States
Approaching from Cisco, Utah in the northeast you will traverse 10 miles of high desert plain before reaching the Colorado River. From that point, the road follows the river for 36 miles before reaching Moab. The road traverses an amazing red rock canyon with points for access to the river and scenic spots such as Fisher Towers, a must-see spot.
8. Mirror Lake Scenic Byway
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 189 reviews
Reviewed By Redrose50pr - Roy, United States
The drive was relaxing. As you drive you climb up to about 10,000 feet above sea level and the you find a beautiful lake call Mirror Lake. You park and you can walk around the lake. It is a 2.8 mile walk. You see the lake in all directions. It was peaceful and quiet.
9. Sheep Creek Geological Loop
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5.0 based on 126 reviews
Reviewed By chasvalve - Orefield, United States
What an awesome trip thru the Loop! You are right in the middle of the rock formations and they are up close and spectacular. Take the hour or less to make the loop but make sure the driver keeps their eye on the road! We went in the south entrance and then headed back south towards Vernal and the scenery is just awesome. Take the time to make this loop and you won't be disappointed.
10. Guardsman Pass Scenic Backway
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 481 reviews
Reviewed By mlbourgeois
Wow, a Saturday morning drive on the Guardsman Pass between Park city and Salt Lake City is definitely an adventure. The beauty is incredible. The curves, cliffs and bikers make it very challenging but fun. Lots of pull offs,hikers and bikers.
