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Utah

Personal stories, travel hacks, and travel tips for the top destinations in Utah. Check them out to get the most out of your trip!

Best For

  • Adventurers
  • Nature Lovers
  • Skiers

Famous For

  • National Parks
  • Red Rock Formations
  • Ski Resorts

Key Information

Capital

Salt Lake City

Best Time to Visit

April to October for outdoor activities, December to March for skiing

Transportation

Cars, Buses, Domestic flights

Language

N/A

Population

3,271,616

UNESCO Sites

N/A

Currency

N/A

Top Attractions

  • Zion National Park
  • Arches National Park
  • Bryce Canyon National Park
  • Salt Lake Temple
  • Park City

Latest Posts

Park City, Utah, USA downtown in autumn at dusk.

12 Best Resorts in Park City, Utah For All Seasons

Park City, Utah, has earned a global reputation as a premier destination that offers things to do for everyone, regardless of the season. Nestled in the heart of the Wasatch Back region of the Rocky Mountains, the town is under an hour from Salt Lake City, Park City Mountain Resort is renowned for being the […]

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View on Canyonlands National Park

18 Best Things to Do in Canyonlands National Park

Canyonlands National Park is a massive canyon region of Utah divided into four districts where the Green and Colorado Rivers converge. Visitors exploring the national park can experience hiking to overlooks, camping, 4x4ing, picnicking, whitewater rafting, helicopter tours, and much more.  Whatever you choose to do in its borders, Canyonlands National Park is a must-visit because […]

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Family on a Zion National Park hiking trip

Where to Stay in Utah to Visit National Parks: 7 Best Areas

Utah is home to some of the best national parks in the United States and is a great place to travel for anyone who wants to enjoy some incredibly beautiful scenery. With the towering Rocky Mountains to its north and east and vast deserts to its south and west, Utah is where drastically different ecosystems […]

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Park City, Utah, USA downtown in autumn at dusk.

Where to Stay in Park City, Utah: 7 Best Areas & Neighborhoods

Famous for the Sundance Film Festival and the 2002 Winter Olympics, Park City, Utah, lures travelers throughout the year for winter skiing, summer hiking, and outdoor activities all year. Park City is east of the Great Salt Lake and Salt Lake City and is home to the Deer Valley Resort and Park City Mountain Resort, […]

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Aerial view of Colorado river and mountains near Moab, Utah

18 Best Restaurants in Moab, Utah

Just a four-hour drive from Salt Lake City, Moab is the gateway city to the popular Arches National Park and nearby Canyonlands National Park. While the Eastern Utah town is small, it is a gorgeous destination with a lot to do. Visitors may come for the national parks, but there is much more to do, […]

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Aerial View of Ogden, Utah

14 Best Things to Do in Ogden, Utah

Nestled about 35 minutes from Salt Lake City International Airport is the quaint town of Ogden, Utah, home to hundreds of hiking and mountain biking trails, trout-filled rivers, museums, and plenty of opportunities to breathe in the fresh air. Ogden is not your typical mountain town, and though it is home to three world-class ski […]

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Ogden, Utah aerial panorama with Wasatch Mountains in distance.

14 Best Restaurants in Ogden, Utah

Ogden, Utah, continues to grow as a great place to live due to its nearby ski resorts and proximity to Hill Air Force Base. You can be on the slopes in only 20 – 30 minutes, and it tends to be less crowded compared to the resorts closer to Utah’s capital. Ogden is only 30 […]

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Moab, Utah Scenery

Where To Stay In Moab, Utah: 5 Best Areas & Places

Moab is flanked by two national parks and one state park and is a Mecca for those that love the great outdoors. A small city near the Colorado border in eastern Utah, the four-hour drive from Salt Lake City or the 300-mile trek from Breckenridge makes it a great long weekend destination. Most known for […]

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St. George Cityscape

14 Best Restaurants in St. George, Utah

While your visit to St. George, Utah, may be centered around the fantastic outdoor activities that encompass the area, you do have to eat, and lucky for you, this town has some of the best bites in Utah. To discover the best restaurants in St. George, read our roundup below. But it’s a pretty big […]

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