Top Things to do in Wasatch Range
Top Hotels in Wasatch Range
- 1. Black Rock Mountain Resort
- 2. Park City Peaks Hotel
- 3. Best Western Plus Landmark Inn
- 4. Hyatt Place Provo
- 5. Hotel Park City, Autograph Collection
- 6. Hyatt Centric Park City
- 7. Westgate Park City Resort & Spa
- 8. Hampton Inn & Suites Ogden
- 9. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Park City - The Yarrow
- 10. Newpark Resort
Top 10 Things to do Good for a Rainy Day in Wasatch Range, Wasatch Range
Stretching 160 miles through Utah, the Wasatch Range makes a rugged, glacial backdrop for the 85% of the states population living within 15 miles. Mount Nebo is highest at 11,928 feet, but the peaks around Alta and Park City are most popular. "The greatest snow on earth" falls on these spectacular slopes. Lone Peaks granite outcrops provide top climbing. Canyons and valleys are loved by fly-fishermen and hikers. After all that adventure, retire to a hip restaurant or enticing hot tub in chic Park City.
Restaurants in Wasatch Range
1. Hale Centre Theatre
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 100 reviews
Hale Centre Theatre (HCT) is Utah's Premiere Family Theatre whose mission is to provide afforadable world-class family theatre and theatre education for and by the community. HCT produces plays and musicals year-round in its center stage theatre. HCT opened in 1985 in South Salt Lake and became a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in 1997 in preparation to move to its current location in West Valley City in 1998. HCT provides theatre education programs as well as costume rentals.
2. Lost and Found Antiques
3. Roots of Knowledge
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 20 reviews
Reviewed By rhitman32
Free admission to view a beautiful and thoughtfully designed stained glass wall in the University library. It is well lighted in the afternoons when the sun is in the west. There are limits on the number of visitors right now. We have been there multiple times and enjoy it each time. The team that created the windows works out of a studio at Thanksgiving Point and a tour there is also interesting.
4. David Beavis Fine Art
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 23 reviews
David Beavis Fine Art showcases International Award Winning Artist David Beavis's view of the natural world. David is a 75-time award winning artist who chased his lifelong dream to become a landscape photographer. David, his wife Anthea, and their four children moved from Perth, Australia to Park City, Utah to make his dream a reality. Starting in 2015, the gallery is a highly sought after attraction due to the unique subjects that David captures and the quality of the prints. At David Beavis Fine Art, we work together to find the perfect shot for your space. David is continually embracing the latest technology. Currently, he prefers the Danish Phase One Camera for the majority of his work. This camera compliments David's modern yet classic style; accenting David's unique, crisp imagery and 3-D like look. Starting with the simple but bold subjects to the textured canvas prints, David continues to change the face of fine art photography.
Reviewed By GottesmanFamily - Fort Myers, United States
We were fortunate to spend some time with David in his gallery this week. Whether you are a nature lover or simply appreciate beautiful things, David is a true artist in his ability to capture the absolute perfect moment in time. I was captivated by the rich colors and textures in each of his worldly photographs leaving me wanting to touch them all. It was lovely to see some of his photographs displayed in the lobby of our hotel upon our arrival. Definitely need to put this one on your list when visiting Park City ❤️
5. Park City Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 550 reviews
Discover Park City's history at the Park City Museum on Historic Main Street. Prospectors discovered silver in 1868 in the area that soon after became Park City. Mine owners made fortunes, while thousands of miners simply made a living. After silver prices declined, Park City reinvented itself as a ski resort town. Interactive displays tell the Park City story in an engaging manner. Fun for the whole family! Open 7 days a week (Mon-Sat 10-7, Sun 12-6).
Reviewed By Gail0922 - Chico, United States
Great museum that is much larger than it appears from the street. Interactive displays and videos about mining, skiing, their great fire, the Sundance Film festival, and more.
6. Brigham Young University
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 342 reviews
Reviewed By kathryndH5807AK - Arlington, United States
Despite not being a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, I knew I had to make a trip to Brigham Young University while in Utah because of my deep, abiding interest in Mormon culture (and profound love of Provo's Most Eligible). Here are my thoughts: - My husband and I scheduled a golf cart tour which we highly recommend, particularly because we were visiting on a 96-degree July day. Our student guide was clearly mystified as to why two Boston-based non-members were touring the campus, but was very gracious and knowledgeable. - If you're visiting BYU primarily as a tourist site, I'd suggest checking out the amazing free art museum, enjoying some delicious ice cream at the Creamery, and going bowling at the student center. I have to say, I also found the BYU Store absolutely mesmerizing. Where else can you find missionary action figures and Brick'Em Young temple building sets? - My advice to any non-member visitors: please be mindful about what you wear while on the campus. Out of consideration to Mormon modesty standards, I made a point of wearing a blouse with capped sleeves and long pants, but if I could go back in time, I would without a doubt wear a dress or skirt. Perhaps this is less true during the academic year when there are more students on campus, but when I visited in the summertime, I didn't observe a single woman in pants the entire day. I definitely stuck out like a sore thumb. A visit to BYU would not be everyone's cup of tea. However, I found this to be one of the most memorable days of my trip to Utah!
7. Hill Aerospace Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 705 reviews
Hill Aerospace Museum is located on approximately 30 acres of the northwest corner of Hill Air Force Base, five miles south of Ogden, Utah. The Museum, which opened in 1986, was founded in 1981 as a part of the United States Air Force Heritage Program. The Utah Museum hosted its five millionth visitor in the fall of 2019. More than 360,000 visitors, coming from every state and from many foreign countries, visited the museum in 2019. Not only does the Museum have close to 100 aircraft displayed in its two inside galleries and outside air park, it exhibits thousands of artifacts depicting the history of aviation of the United States Air Force, Hill Air Force Base and the State of Utah. Hill Aerospace Museum also has a STEM Education program housed in the Lt. General Marc C. Reynolds Aerospace Center for Education. FREE ADMISSION! FREE ADMISSION!
Reviewed By mcanultyc - Butte, United States
Today was our first ever visit to this museum and we were absolutely thankful we found it!! The displays of military planes were wonderful and informative. The volunteers were great with some wonderful historical knowledge of facts about the military planes in the museum. The gift shop had a wonderful variety of items to purchase from toy planes to clothing. Highly recommend this place for families and aviation fans, especially when you’re able to enjoy everything at no cost!!!
8. Treehouse Children's Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 153 reviews
Open since 1992, Treehouse Museum is a hands-on children's museum where children and their grownups Step into a Story.® With dozens of beautiful exhibits and award-winning daily programs Treehouse Museum is a magical place to explore for ages 2 to 10.
Reviewed By sidnakay - Ogden, United States
My toddler grandson loved it and asks to return weekly. Lots of hands on exhibits for kids. The staff is helpful and provides guidance.
9. Union Station
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4.5 based on 299 reviews
For 50 years this stately and historic depot served as a major hub for transcontinental rail service. Today, it remains a monument to grand rail stations of the early 20th-century and includes four museums: the Utah State Railroad Museum, the Natural History Museum, the Browning Kimball Car Museum and the Browning Firearms Museum.
Reviewed By sallywB8235GI - Webster, United States
We had a rainy day to kill in Ogden and found this place very interesting and well done. They have done a great job preserving a very beautiful building. The history of the building of the Transcontinental Railway was well covered. Kids would love the model trains. The cars in automobile museum were beautiful. The cowboy museum was small but with a few minutes. We skipped the gun museum. The location is good, right at the end of the historic 25th street where you can grab food and shop.
10. Utah State Railroad Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 111 reviews
Reviewed By backpacker31 - Boynton Beach, United States
I’ve traveled to numerous places in the West where railway heritage is a part of the culture. In these places, I’ve visited museums that tell the history of the railroad. The museum here, at the Union Station, is great! A comprehensive timeline illustrates the trials and tribulations of creating/undertaking such an enormous project. I quite enjoyed all of the local stories such as the fascinating Ogden-Lucin line over the Great Salt Lake with its unique station/community. The original safe that held the Golden Spike is most unique. The model rail exhibit is fantastic - sure to appeal to children of ALL ages! Be sure to check out the real (big) trains on display outside - especially the monstrous snow plow train.
