Best places to visit in Utah
Looking for the best places in Utah to visit this year? Here are 7 spots you need to see in person!
1. Zion National Park
Zion National Park stands as Utah’s most visited national park, where massive sandstone cliffs of cream, pink, and red soar into brilliant blue skies. The park’s crown jewel is The Narrows, where hikers wade through the Virgin River between towering 1,000-foot canyon walls.
2. Kanab
Known as “Utah’s Little Hollywood,” Kanab earned its nickname from hosting over 100 movies and television shows since the 1920s. This charming town serves as your gateway to multiple national parks and slot canyon adventures.
3. Dinosaur National Monument
Dinosaur National Monument preserves over 1,500 dinosaur fossils exposed on a cliff face inside the Quarry Exhibit Hall, where visitors can see and touch 150-million-year-old remains. This massive 210,000-acre monument spans Utah and Colorado.
4. Cache Valley
Cache Valley centers around Logan, home to Utah State University’s beautiful campus nestled in the foothills at the mouth of Logan Canyon. This northern Utah destination combines outdoor recreation with rich pioneer heritage.
5. Cedar City
Cedar City hosts the Tony Award-winning Utah Shakespeare Festival, drawing over 100,000 patrons annually to world-class theater productions. This cultural hub sits perfectly positioned near major national parks.
6. Vernal
Vernal serves as the gateway to Dinosaur National Monument and northeastern Utah’s prehistoric wonders. This town embraces its “Dinosaurland” identity with paleontology attractions and outdoor adventures.
7. Lake Powell
Lake Powell stretches along the Green and Colorado rivers, offering extensive water recreation opportunities in a stunning red rock setting. This massive reservoir creates Utah’s premier boating and water sports destination.
