Adventurer Welcome
Whether you looking for a romantic datenight, weekend getaway or a major expedition, MainTour has many great
travel options for you. Adventurers of all ages will find that MainTour Utah is rich with
hot tips for popular destinations, vacation resorts, recreational activities, exciting festivals and entertainment
venues.
There are two very compelling choices for a great Vacation Adventure - Northern Utah or Southern Utah. Each would
make a great one-week vacation or you can combine them both for an exciting two-week expedition.
Tour Northern Utah
Here trip choices vary from an urban tour of Salt Lake City, Temple Square, Zoo and other cultural, sports and
festival attractions. On the other end you are next to great four-season mountain wilderness settings of Park City
and the Wasatch Range.
Tour Southern Utah
Come here and take the time to visit five of the most amazing national parks in our country. Next to these
parklands are more outdoor adventure opportunities such as horseback riding, fishing, camping, boating and
white-water rafting.
Utah Video Adventure Tour
Check out our special feature of Utah Adventure Video Clips.
Preview exciting resort destinations and more Utah getaway secrets.
Utah Shakespearean Festival - Summer 2006
Located on the Southern Utah University campus in a replica
of the open-air Globe Theatre. Various Shakespeare and other major
productions on a rotational basis nightly during the summer.
Utah Summer Games - June
Three week super athletic challenge hosted each June in Cedar City.
Competition in running, archery, basketball, bowling, boxing, shooting, cycling, aquatics, equestrian,
golf, gymnastics, martial arts, extreme sports, soccer, tennis, volleyball, weightlifting, wrestling and more.
Grand Staircase / Escalante National Monument
Newly established in September 1996 is 1.7 million acres of
multi-colored cliffs and mesas in Southern Utah, extending
from Bryce Canyon N.P. to
Lake Powell. The Escalante and Paria Rivers have carved out
two major canyon systems. Many red rock canyons, cliffs, rock formations,
and land bridges abound in this region.
Tour Cedar City Utah
MainTour Special Feature
The Utah Summer Games, Mid-summer Renaissance Fair, American Folk Ballet and the Paiute Restoration Gathering are just a few of the many
events that make Cedar City the activity center of Southern Utah's Color Country.
Tour Kanab Utah
With six national parks and monuments within an easy drive from Kanab, no other area has more things to do and see.
This small country town prides itself on its wholesome family values atmosphere. The town itself was host to several
major Wild West Hollywood movie productions.
Tour Las Vegas Nevada..
Our special travel guide feature points you to all of the family friendly resorts, shows and attractions in this
popular vacation destination famous for its gaming casinos and shows.
Great Salt Lake State Park
State Marina offers spectacular views of sunsets over the Great Salt Lake and provides marina access for sailors, sculling enthusiasts, other boaters, and bird watchers.
A remnant of ancient Lake Bonneville, the Great Salt Lake covers more than 2,000 square miles and is several times saltier than the ocean.
The lake attracts more than 257 species of birds, depending on the season.
Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area
One of the premier fishing destinations in the U.S. Species include: German brown, lake, rainbow
and cutthroat trout; small-mouth bass; and kokanee salmon. Ice-fishing is popular during winter months.
Also popular for wilderness treks, hunting, hiking, guest ranches and more.
Tour Moab Utah
Because of its location along the Colorado River, Moab is a popular
starting point for many types of outdoor wilderness adventures.
In earlier times it was a frequent stop
for Butch Cassidy's Wild Bunch and other outlaw gangs and is the setting
for many Zane Grey western novels.
Tour Historic 25th Street
Tour Downtown Ogden's historic dining, shopping and entertainment district.
Many exciting athletic and cultural events are stage here each year.
Historic Temple Square
The famous Mormon Temple, Tabernacle and Visitors Center of the LDS Church, located in downtown SLC.
Today this complex serves as the headquarters of the worldwide church.
Tour LDS Historic Landmarks -
Hotlink to temples, pioneer museums and other noteworthy sites.
Tour Utah State Capitol Building
An elegant architectural masterpiece set on a 40-acre hilltop parcel overlooking the Salt Lake Valley.
The property includes beautifully maintained and sculpted lawns, trees, flowerbeds, and shrubs.
The building was constructed between 1912 and 1916, using granite from nearby Little Cottonwood Canyon and the dome is covered with Utah copper.
Rail Trail State Park
The Historic Union Pacific Rail Trail is a 28-mile non-motorized trail. The trail begins or ends in Park City and follows
Interstate 80 through Wanship and Coalville to Echo Reservoir. Activities include hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding,
jogging, Nordic skiing and wildlife watching.
Tour Brigham Young University
Largest church-owned university in the nation. Collegiate
sports programs. Museums, galleries and libraries open to the
public - free admission.
Thanksgiving Point - Lehi UT
This theme park consists of one of the largest golf courses in Utah, 55 acres of gardens,
animal park, country village and musuem of ancient life. There is a also a movie theatre
and a very busy special event schedule that includes
big name entertainers, concerts, garden luncheon series, Monday Family Night specials.
Hill Aerospace Museum - Hill AFB
The museum exhibits over 80 aircraft covering aviation history from the 1930's to the present plus an assortment of artwork, uniforms and flight suits.
F-15 and F-16 fighter planes, SR-71 Black Bird spy plane, Rockets, bombs and missiles.
Utah Golf Card
Save 20% on admission to many of Utah's best courses.
Get Golf Card today and receive a free 1-year subscription to Golf Magazine!
Ski Utah Adventure Guide
MainTour Special Feature
Profile of the best major ski resorts and wintersport facilities in Utah.
Most ski resorts have average annual snowfall of 500 inches - 42 feet!
Normal ski season is Late November to May. Sometimes ski lifts operate into July.
