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
What to do and see in Wasatch Range, Wasatch Range: The Best Things to do
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. 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.
2. Provo Canyon
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 205 reviews
Reviewed By G8769FVdougc - Powell, United States
Mere words don't begin to describe the incredible beauty my family and I enjoyed during our visit today. From the deer to the coyotes to the snow-capped mountains to the beautiful mountain falls, my family and I highly recommend taking the Alpine Scenic Highway. It was a day to take in some of God's greatest creations.
3. Deer Valley Resort
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,563 reviews
Deer Valley Resort welcomes our guests back to the slopes for our 40th Anniversary. While things will feel different during your visit to Deer Valley this winter, our dedication to providing an exceptional guest service experience remains the same. Winter Season Dates: December 5, 2020 - April 11, 2021, conditions permitting.
Reviewed By natewb17 - New York City, United States
Deer Valley is just the best place to ski in the entire world. The best staff, tissue boxes at every lift line, fast moving lift lines, tons of variety in slopes (many greens, blues, and blacks), perfectly groomed slopes, nice ski school program, and amazing food. Everything at Deer Valley is perfect! This is why I keep coming back year after year, due to the fact that it is flawless and the best mountain in the entire world. I love coming here! (*When staying here, a great place to stay is The Lodges at Deer Valley)
4. Park City Mountain Resort
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,035 reviews
Located in the heart of the restaurants, hotels, nightlife and shopping of one of America's great ski towns, Park City Mountain Resort has something for every snow enthusiast: manicured groomers, ideal learning terrain, powder-filled bowls and some of the industry's most progressive terrain parks and halfpipes.
Reviewed By JoshFlanders - Miami, United States
Took day lessons here with my wife. She took the first-time skier lessons and I took intermediate lessons. Both lessons were from 9:30-3:30 and we rented all our equipment. Pick up was quick and easy. The instructors were very good, I learned a lot, starting on green runs and working our way up to blue runs by the late morning, early afternoon. We had a break for lunch and got to see each other, but it was good having separate time to learn at our own pace. Overall a sensational day of skiing and I cannot wait to return!
5. 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!
6. George S. Eccles Dinosaur Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 268 reviews
Journey back in time to the days when the Dryosaurus roamed and the Tyrannosaurus rex ruled at this outdoor six-acre park that displays giant dinosaurs complete with sound effects like crashing trees and earth moving footsteps. The complex also includes a museum that features hands-on exhibits of the latest fossil finds from Utah and around the world.
Reviewed By bjanavice - Brevard, United States
Most amazing museum filled with Dinosaur bones, and an excellent gem room upstairs. Then you go outside and there are probably 100 Dinosaur statues. This would be a great place for kids of all ages.
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. Bridal Veil Falls
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 503 reviews
Reviewed By marktS5189DV - Hillsboro, United States
when driving to Sundance/ParkCity or simply in the area, Bridal Veil Falls is a must stop for either a quick stop at the upper parking lot or a hike further down. well worth your time
9. Wind Caves Hike
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 122 reviews
Reviewed By paulinej148 - Fort Worth, United States
Ok... I don’t know who the people are who say this is an easy hike, because for us middle-aged city dwellers, it was somewhere between the Sahara desert and Mt Everest. If you are a well-trained Olympic athlete, you will likely jog this thing in 20 minutes.... if not, start EARLY (it gets HOT), take plenty of water, and allow lots of time to stop along the way to catch your breath and allow your heart rate to come back down close to normal. The trail is well maintained and beautiful- climbing through fairly dense forest and winding it’s way up the canyon. We saw lots of birds and they serenaded us... urging us on (or possibly waiting for us to die so they could peck out our eyes). About the only other animals we saw were a couple of chipmunks that did their best to trip us up - probably working with the birds. Seriously folks, this thing is a BI!@H, but once you get there, you’ll be happy you kept going. And going. And going. As you near the point of giving up, the trail will level out and skirt around the side, changing direction. After a bit more climbing, you’ll reach a lovely overlook — stop to take in the view, but you’re not quite there... turn back toward the mountain and follow it to your left down a fairly steep embankment and you’ll be rewarded for all your pain and suffering. Standing in that natural cave, looking back into Logan Canyon was spiritual. Go early enough to catch the sunrise. Enjoy!
10. Park City Main Street Historic District
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,411 reviews
Historic Park City is the gem among riches. Nestled in the valley flanked by Park City Mountain Resort on one side, and Deer Valley on the other, it is the heart and soul of our mountain town and the epicenter of all that is fun and wild. Historic Park City’s has a rich and storied past: it began as a raucous silver town, nearly faded into history as a ghost town, and then re-invented itself as a ski town that grew into a world-class destination and host to global events such as the 2002 Winter Olympics and the Sundance Film Festival. At the center of Historic Park City is Main Street--home to over 200 unique businesses. Visitors can shop among at independent boutiques, dine at one-of-a-kind restaurants, relax at a restorative spa, ride the town lift to play in the mountains, stay in style within a short walk of everything, revel in our spirited nightlife, discover something to treasure from our lively art community, and connect with loved ones with memorable experiences.
Reviewed By nikkibW1612KY - Rigby, United States
You do not need to shop or buy anything for this to be a great place to visit. There is a museum to wonder thru and window shopping and plenty to look at for this to be a safe, quaint, fun experience for the WHOLE FAMILY!
