Both Jared and I grew up and went to College in Utah so we have spent quite a bit of time throughout out Utah. So I thought it would be fun to share a few fun weekend adventures you can enjoy even if you only have a little bit of time in Utah.
How to Spend a Quick Trip in Utah
There are so many things you could do in Utah even if you only have a little bit of time. This list is just a few of the options available to you.
Explore Salt Lake
Salt Lake City is the capital city of Utah and located in the middle of the mountains. Salt Lake is home to numerous different activities, restaurants and unique experiences.
If you haven’t visited Salt Lake before a few good options for a day or weekend in Salt Lake include.
- Visiting Temple Square
- Exploring City Creek Center
- See the Animals at the Hogle Zoo
- Explore the Great Salt Lake (Antelope Island, Great Lake State Park and the Spiral Jetty are great options)
Visit a National Park
Utah is home to not just one but five of our National Parks. These parks are each unique and very diverse. Spend as much time as you can enjoying the great outdoors in one of these national parks.
Utah’s 5 National Parks include:
- Arches
- Bryce Canyon
- Canyonlands
- Capitol Reef
- Zion
Stay at A Ski Resort
Utah is home to numerous ski resorts perfect for a quick Utah getaway.
Visit in the winter for a fun snowy getaway with plenty of wonderful trails for skiing and snowboarding .
A trip to these mountain resorts in the summer will bring a number of fun hiking and mountain biking trails.
Take a Scenic Drive
Utah is home to so many beautiful areas where you can enjoy beautiful drives. A couple of my favorite drives in northern Utah are Nebo Loop National Scenic Byway and Alpine Loop Scenic Byway.
Learn About Railroad History
Utah is home to Promontory Point the site where the first transcontinental railroad was completed in 1869. Visit the Golden Spike National Historical Park to learn more about this historical event.
Explore Park City
Park City is home to some amazing ski resorts, homes and experiences. Park City has a unique downtown area with fun shops and restaurants. It’s a fun town to explore with unique events all year round. The Sundance Film Festival is one of the most well known events held in Park City and Sundance.
What would you do in Utah if you only had time for a short trip?
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