Utah Vacations Travel Guide

General Information

Baby Equipment Rentals - companies in Utah that rent baby gear and equipment including car seats, strollers, cribs and more

Family Resorts in Utah - resorts, hotels and other family friendly lodging

Utah Travel and Tourism - visitors information with maps, places to eat, accommodations, activities, what to see, calendar of events and more.

Zoos

Tracy Aviary
589 East 1300 South
Salt Lake City, Utah 84105
Phone: (801) 596-8500
Tracy Aviary's mission is to educate the public about natural history and science in a stimulating, interactive setting. Additionally, Tracy Aviary houses and breeds endangered species of birds and provides a venue for research in conservation biology.

Utah's Hogle Zoo
2600 Sunnyside Ave
Salt Lake City, Utah 84108
Phone: (801) 582-1631
Hogle Zoo features hundreds of animals from around the world.

National Parks

Timpanogos Cave National Monument
American Fork, Utah
Phone: (801) 756-5238
Timpanogos Cave National Monument sits high in the Wasatch Mountains. The cave system consists of three spectacularly decorated caverns. Each cavern has unique colors and formations. Helictites and anthodites are just a few of the many dazzling formations to be found in the many chambers. As visitors climb to the cave entrance, on a hike gaining over 1,000 feet in elevation, they are offered incredible views of American Fork Canyon.  The surrounding area offers many recreational opportunities are available in the area, including, backpacking, day hikes, camping, skiing, scenic drives, snowmobiling, rockclimbing, and horseback riding.

Golden Spike National Historic Site
Brigham City, Utah
Phone: (435) 471-2209
Completion of the world's first transcontinental railroad was celebrated here where the Central Pacific and Union Pacific Railroads met on May 10, 1869. Golden Spike was designated as a national historic site in nonfederal ownership on April 2, 1957, and authorized for federal ownership and administration by an act of Congress on July 30, 1965.

Bryce Canyon National Park
Bryce Canyon, Utah
Phone: (435) 834-5322
At Bryce Canyon National Park, erosion has shaped colorful Claron limestones, sandstones, and mudstones into thousands of spires, fins, pinnacles, and mazes. Collectively called "hoodoos," these colorful and whimsical formations stand in horseshoe-shaped amphitheaters along the eastern edge of the Paunsaugunt Plateau in Southern Utah.  Activities include Hiking, Camping, Horseback Riding, Auto-touring, Bird Watching, Ranger Programs and Guided Hikes.

Cedar Breaks National Monument
Cedar City, Utah
Phone: (435) 586-9451
A huge natural amphitheater has been eroded out of the variegated Pink Cliffs (Claron Formation) near Cedar City, Utah. Millions of years of sedimentation, uplift and erosion have created a deep canyon of rock walls, fins, spires and columns, that spans some three miles, and is over 2,000 feet deep. The rim of the canyon is over 10,000 feet above sea level, and is forested with islands of Englemann spruce, subalpine fir and aspen; separated by broad meadows of brilliant summertime wild flowers.

Natural Bridges National Monument
Lake Powell, Utah
Phone: (435)692-1234
At an elevation of 6,500 feet above sea level, the Monument is home to a wide variety of plants and animals.  Visitors should plan on spending a minimum of two to three hours to explore the scenic drive, see the bridges, and hike one of the short trails.

Arches National Park
Moab, Utah
Phone: (435) 719-2299
Arches National Park preserves over two thousand natural sandstone arches, including the world-famous Delicate Arch, in addition to a variety of unique geological resources and formations. In some areas, faulting has exposed millions of years of geologic history.  Popular activities include sightseeing by car, hiking, biking, picnicking and camping. Join a ranger March through October at an interpretive talk, walk, or campfire program. The basic road tour with stops at overlooks requires several hours to half a day.

Canyonlands National Park
Moab, Utah
Phone: (435) 719-2313
Canyonlands National Park preserves a colorful landscape of sedimentary sandstones eroded into countless canyons, mesas and buttes by the Colorado River and its tributaries. Located in southeast Utah, the park sits in the heart of a vast basin bordered by sheer cliffs of Wingate Sandstone.  Most visits to Canyonlands involve hiking, biking, boating or four-wheel driving in the park's backcountry. Overnight trips are common. For day trips, the Island in the Sky is the most accessible district, offering expansive views from many overlooks along the paved scenic drive, as well as several short hiking trails.

Zion National Park
Springdale, Utah
Phone: (435) 772-3256
Protected within Zion National Park's 229 square miles (593.1 km) is a spectacular cliff-and-canyon landscape and wilderness full of the unexpected including the world's largest arch - Kolob Arch - with a span that measures 310 feet (94.5 m). Wildlife such as mule deer, golden eagles, and mountain lions, also inhabit the Park.  Activities include scenic drives, hiking, photography, birdwatching and bicycling.

Capitol Reef National Park
Torrey, Utah
Phone: (435) 425-3791
The Waterpocket Fold, a 100-mile long wrinkle in the earth's crust known as a monocline, extends from nearby Thousand Lakes Mountain to the Colorado River (now Lake Powell). Capitol Reef National Park was established to protect this grand and colorful geologic feature, as well as the unique historical and cultural history found in the area.

Museums

The Dinosaur Museum
754 South 200 West
Blanding, Utah 84511
Phone: (435) 678-3454
At The Dinosaur Museum, the complete history of the world of the dinosaurs is presented. Skeletons, fossilized skin, eggs, footprints, state-of-the-art graphics, and beautifully realistic sculptures present the dinosaurs from the Four Corners region and throughout the globe.  In the museum you will see exhibits which show dinosaurs from the different countries and how they were distributed throughout the globe.

The Children's Museum of Utah
840 North 300 West
Salt Lake City, Utah 84103
Phone: (801) 328-3383
The Children's Museum of Utah is a hands-on discovery museum for kids of all ages. Visitors will find an interactive playground where a new learning experience awaits them around every corner. Together, children and adults can explore, imagine, create and discover.  The Museum features more than 80 permanent exhibits in the arts, sciences and humanities.

Utah Museum of Natural History
University of Utah
1390 E. Presidents Circle
Salt Lake City, Utah 84112
Phone: (801) 581-6927
Enjoy your journey through the evolving world of natural and cultural sciences at the Utah Museum of Natural History. There are many treasures waiting to be discovered.

Theme Parks, Amusement Parks & Water Parks

Logoon Park
I-15 (17 Miles north of Salt Lake City)
Farmington, Utah 84025
Phone: (800) 748-5246
Family rides, kiddie rides, thrill rides, water rides and much more.

Family Activities

This Is The Place Heritage Park
2601 East Sunnyside Avenue
Salt Lake City, Utah 84108
Phone: (801)-582-1847
This Is The Place Heritage Park is a 450-acre Living History site that promotes the history and heritage of pioneer-era Utah. Costumed volunteers and historical interpreters help visitors experience pioneer life in 46 original and replica homes, shops and outbuildings. Trade and craft demonstrations, plus (for kids) pony rides, petting corral, crafts to make, train rides, Native American Village and other activities.

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Summer - Family Vacation Hot Spots (Beaches, Lakes, etc.)

Great Salt Lake - Camping in several locations around the lake where you dont need to swim to stay afloat.  Located 8 miles west of Ogden.

Utah Lake - Fishing, boating and camping.  Utah Lake State Park on the eastern shoreline in Provo.

Deer Creek State Park - Boating, skiing, fishing, swimming and camping.  Located 5 miles southwest of Heber City off U.S. 189.

Piute Reservoir - This is one of the most scenic lakes in the western U.S. which is completely surrounded by the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area which follows the Colorado River from 20 miles southwest of Moab, Utah to Page, Arizona and slightly beyond.  There are several recreational areas surrounding the lake that offer camping, boating, swimming and more.  Located off U.S. 89.

Yuba Lake - Camping.  Yuba Lake State Park is located on the eastern end of the lake. Located off Temp I15 11 miles north of Scipio.

Zoos, Museums, National Parks, Amusement & Water Parks and during summer months some of  the Winter Park links below will show you summer activities that are available at the parks.

Winter - Family Vacation Hot Spots (Ski Resorts, etc.)

Alta Ski Area
Alta, Utah
Deep powder snow, rugged terrain and spectacular scenery are world renown characteristics of Alta. Its best kept secret is the great beginner and intermediate terrain. The wide variety of awesome terrain and snow conditions provide skiing opportunities for every level of skier.

Elk Meadows Resort
Beaver, Utah 84713
Phone: (888) 881-7669 / (435) 438-5433
1,400 vertical feet awaits skiers and snowboarders of all abilities, while slope side lodging and dining promise to relax the soul and invigorate the spirit. Best of all, Elk Meadows is conveniently located just off I-15 between Las Vegas and Salt Lake. So if you've been looking for the perfect family getaway, escape to Elk Meadows for a winter or summer vacation experience that is truly unforgettable.

Brian Head Resort
329 South Hwy. 143
Brian Head, Utah 84719
Phone: (435) 677-2035
Brian Head Resort is as unique as the red-rock formations surrounding us. Nestled in the heart of Southern Utah's national parks, we're a high-altitude, family-owned resort serious about serving families. Brian Head offers a laid-back setting, the highest standard of guest service, and a family sanctuary among colorful landscapes not found at any other winter resort in the nation.

Brighton Ski Resort
Brighton, Utah 84121
Phone: (800) 873-5512
Skiing and snowboarding with a wide variety of terrain for the whole family.

Snowbasin
17 miles East Ogden End of State Rd #226
Huntsville, Utah 84317
Phone: (801) 399-1135

Deer Valley Resort
Park City, Utah 84060
Phone: (800) 424-DEER (3337) / (435) 649-1000

The Canyons
4000 The Canyons Resort Drive
Park City, Utah 84098
Phone: (435) 649-5400

Snowbird
Little Cottonwood Canyon
Snowbird, Utah 84092
Phone: (801) 742-2222
Skiing, snowboarding and ski schools.

Sundance
RR 3, Box A-1
Sundance, Utah 84604
Phone: (801) 225-4107

Zoos, Museums, National Parks, Amusement & Water Parks and Summer vacation hot spots listed above.

Helpful websites and services

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