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    MainTour Northern Utah Vacation Adventures includes several special features for resort getaways, attractions, recreation and tourism venues in the Weber County and Cache Valley areas.

    Located in the adjacent Wasatch Mountains are a number of Ski Resorts and Outdoor Wilderness Adventures. Also noteworthy are the major tourism destinations of Park City and The Great Salt Lake.

    MainTour Utah Vacation Network presents coverage of the best area destinations, attractions, resorts, recreational activities and special events. We greatly appreciate your support by making us your first choice for booking all of your vacation plans - lodging, travel, gift shopping, guided tours and more. More tourism profiles are being added regularly so be sure to check the What's New in Utah for updates.


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Ogden Valley Wolf Creek Resort
Resort offers condominium-style accommodations located east of the Great Salt Lake, about 17 miles from Snowbasin. Property amenities include exercise room, children's pool, outdoor pool, tennis, sand volleyball, game room, sauna, two outdoor spas, and racquetball courts.

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    Ogden Holiday Inn Express Hotel
    2245 South 1200 West, Ogden, UT 84401
    75 guest rooms including 23 suites featuring, microwave, refrigerator, dry sink and our unique ability to accommodate 6 people per room, double occupancy. Additional hotel features include: Indoor pool, whirlpool tub, sandpit/volleyball court, sports court, children's play area.

    Ben Lomond Suites Hotel Ogden Utah Vacation Resort Ogden Ben Lomond Resort Hotel
    2510 Washington Blvd - Ogden, UT, US 84401
    Established in 1927, the Historic Ben Lomond Suite Hotel is an all-suite hotel located in the heart of downtown Ogden. Our front door is within walking distance to the Ogden Egyption Theatre, Historic 25th Street's fine dining, night clubs, boutique shopping, Union Station and the Eccles Community Art Center, the Ogden City Mall and several full-service banks. Moments away, we have golfing, skiing, fishing, movie & live performance theatres, Laff's Comedy Caffe, Raptor's Pioneer League Baseball Field, Dinosaur Park and the famous Lagoon Amusement Park. Transportation is available upon request. Complimentary full American buffet breakfast is included in room rate.

    Logan Weston Inn
    250 North Main Street, Logan, UT 84321
    Our convenient downtown Main Street location is just blocks from the Logan LDS Temple, Utah State University (USU), Old Lyric Theater, and the Ellen Eccles Theater. Located within walking distance of Historic downtown shopping, movie theaters and many great restaurants. All rooms have a microwave, refrigerator, coffee/tea maker and high-speed Internet access.

    Ogden Comfort Suites
    2250 South 1200 West, Ogden, UT 84401;
    Only 1 mile from downtown Odgen. Easy on and off freeway. I.R.S. Center only 2 miles away. Free wireless Internet access in all rooms and public areas. Business center with wireless Internet on workstation with printer at no charge.

    Ogden Marriott Resort
    247 24th Street, Ogden, UT 84401
    superior accommodations and facilities in downtown Ogden just one block from Eccles Convention Center and the Ogden Raptors baseball stadium. Dining, entertainment, historical sites and two shopping malls are all within a five mile radius of the hotel.

    Logan Best Western Weston Inn
    250 North Main Street, Logan, UT 84321
    Our convenient downtown Main Street location is just blocks from the Logan LDS Temple, Utah State University (USU), Old Lyric Theater, and the Ellen Eccles Theater. Located within walking distance of Historic downtown shopping, movie theaters and many great restaurants. All rooms have a microwave, refrigerator, coffee/tea maker and high-speed Internet access.

    Logan Comfort Inn
    447 N. Main St., Logan, UT 84321
    Downtown, easy walk to shopping and restaurants. Utah State Univ. 8blks Mormon Temple 8 blks. In-room jetted tubs available. Conference rooms available for up to 100 people. Elevator and guest laundry. Free high-speed Internet access in all rooms. Meeting facilities for up to 225 people.

    Ogden Red Roof Inn
    1500 West Riverdale Road, Ogden, UT 84405;
    The Ogden Riverdale Red Roof Inn sits on a mesa, surrounded by private, pristine grounds and beautiful views of the mountains! This Inn is just minutes from Snowbasin, the sight of several 2002 Olympic ski events. The Inn features an outdoor heated pool, tennis courts and seasonal ski and amusement park packages.

    Ogden Super 8 Motel
    I-15 Exit 346, Ogden, UT 84401;
    Air conditioned with 24 hour front desk.

    Ogden Best Rest Inn
    1206 West 2100 South, Ogden, UT 84401
    Relax in guestrooms complete with microwave, refrigerator, hair dryer, iron/ironing board, and cable TV/ VCR.

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    Tour Ogden Utah
    Historical site of Utah's earliest settlement and nearby ski areas.

    Tour Logan Utah
    Historical Mormon town located in the heart of Utah's scenic Cache Valley.

    Lagoon Amusement Park
    An older resort theme park located 17 miles north of Salt Lake City in Farmington. Here you will find 35 thrill rides, six-acre beachfront waterpark and historic pioneer village. Additionally there is live entertainment, shops, games and food.

    American West Heritage Center - Wellsville UT
    This living history center celebrates the heritage and life-ways of the diverse peoples who lived in the West between 1820-1920 by attending the Festivals of the American West. Seven festival events spread throughout the year that focus on a special theme or topic.

    Red Butte Garden and Arboretum
    University of Utah Campus in Salt Lake City
    1,500-acre arboretum is home to over 9,000 species of tree and shrub from around the world. Its surrounded by over 150 acres of gardens with nature trails, wildlife, waterfall garden, wildflower meadow and terraced garden.

    Willow Park Zoo - Logan UT
    Home to over 100 species of birds, 12 species of mammals, and various fish and turtles. Various youth education and summer camp programs provided.

    Ogden's Dinosaur Park
    An exciting collection of prehistoric crawlers, predators, marine animals, and flying reptiles. More than one hundred dinosaur sculptures fill the park, based on actual fossil skeletons and brought to life with modern robotics.

    Ogden City Union Station
    This grand old train depot, built in 1924, was the hub of transcontinental rail traffic for over 50 years. Today it houses museums and galleries featuring railroad history, firearms, gems and minerals, classic cars and the arts. The Union Station is also the home of a restaurant, model train shop, large and small meeting rooms and a satellite police station.

    • Utah Railroad Museum - railroad history memorabilia and miniature train
    • John M Browning Firearms Museum - handguns, rifles and larger firearms
    • Browning-Kimball Car Museum - vintage automobile collection

    Utah State University - USU
    Since its founding in 1888, Utah State University has evolved from a small, agricultural college to one that is nationally recognized for its intellectual leadership in land, water, space, and life enhancement. The campus is home to a 860 faculty and a student body of 23,000. With seven colleges and more than 200 majors, Utah State can count four Goldwater Scholars and a Rhodes Scholar among its recent graduates.

    Weber State University - Ogden UT
    Since its founding in 1889 as Weber Stake Academy, WSU has grown to attain university status. Today WSU currently offers 215 certificate and degree programs in arts and humanities, science, applied science and technology, business and economics, education, social and behavioral sciences and the health professions. Master’s degrees are offered in accounting, business administration, criminal justice and education.


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Tour Park City
This mountain community is home to three world class ski resorts and hosted several alpine venues of the 2002 Winter Olympics. The historic district is a bustling year-round draw for vacationers.

    Beaver Mountain Ski Resort - Logan Canyon
    Location : Beaver Mountain is located 27 miles east of Logan, UT, in the Wasatch-Cache National forest.
    Family-owned and operated since 1939, Beaver Mountain is an all-around ski and snowboard resort.

    Bear Lake
    Anglers enjoy year-round fishing for cutthroat, mackinaw, cisco, and whitefish. Lake trout (mackinaw) also inhabit the lake and may grow to 30 lbs. Bear Lake is home to a trophy cutthroat trout fishery where the Idaho State record cutthroat of 19 lbs. was caught. Ice-fishing during the winter is a popular activity. There are four species of fish that cannot be found anywhere else including the Bonneville Cisco. They move in close to shore to spawn in mid January and can be dip-netted through the ice.

    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.

    Antelope Island State Park
    The largest island in the Great Salt Lake and home to a roaming herd of 600 bison. Pronghorn antelope and bighorn sheep also share the rangelands that overlook the desert lake. Opportunities to view wildlife are available on backcountry trails, which are open to horseback riding, mountain biking, hiking and cross-country skiing. A modern visitor center offers information on the island’s unique biology, geology and history.

    Willard Bay State Park
    Willard Bay located in the northeast corner of the Great Salt Lake flood plain in northern Utah. Its 9,900 acres of fresh water provide boating, waterskiing and year-round fishing for crappie, walleye, wiper and catfish. Willard Bay State Park is popular for camping. Two state-owned facilities, North and South Marinas, are available to visitors.

    East Canyon State Park - Morgan UT
    East Canyon State Park is a 680-acre boating and year-round fishing delight nestled in the mountains northeast of Salt Lake City. Although popular with water recreationists, East Canyon is also an attraction for history buffs. Nearby trails mark the steps of the Donner Party and the first Mormon settlers.

    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.

    Rockport State Park
    Just a quick 45-minute drive from Salt Lake City and features first-rate fishing, waterskiing, swimming, sailboarding and sailboating. Surrounded by juniper trees, sagebrush, willows, and cottonwoods, Rockport Reservoir is a great stop for the day, or a weekend trip. Rockport’s mountain setting offers something for every visitor.

    Echo Reservoir
    Echo Reservoir Contains rainbow and brown trout; channel catfish. Stocked with catchables in the fall. Elevation is 5,500 feet. Take I-80 from Salt Lake or I-84 from Ogden to Coalville. Resort, camping, picnicking. Private boat ramp. Limited foot access. Heavy water skier use. More good fishing can be found nearby in Coalville on Weber River and Chalk Creek.

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    Red Rock Ranch & Outfitters - Huntsville UT
    Longest operating ranch in Northern Utah (since 1866) that today operates a chuck wagon cafe and outfitters for horseback riding and snowmobile trails. Nearby is scenic Causey Reservoir hidden in the hills. a real working cattle ranch complete with cattle drives for the public. The ranch is home to mountain lions, mule deer, bob cats, red fox, moose, elk, wild turkeys, sand hill cranes, bald eagles, golden eagles and many other species of wildlife.


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Tour La Jolla
This scenic resort community is located on the coast north of San Diego It is an exciting mixture of sea caves, tide pools and wide beachfronts. Look for the famous La Jolla Cove which recently has become a popular retreat for California Sea Lions and other marine life. With its striking Mediterranean influence La Jolla has gained a well-deserved reputation as one of the most beautiful vacation destinations imaginable.

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    Salt Palace Convention Center
    365,000 square foot exhibit space with a 30 foot ceiling, which can be divided into eight separate halls. The architecture of the remodeled building includes delicate snowflake chandeliers, custom designed cottonwood-patterned carpet, and a five-story main concourse. It is also home to the 45,000 square foot grand ballroom.

    Delta Center
    the Largest and most high tech arena within a five state radius. Seating more than 22,000 people the Delta Center has become the home of the Utah Jazz and many other sporting and special events. Concerts, ice floor, hockey, basketball and more.

    Capitol Theatre
    With a seating capacity for 1875 guests - Located in the heart of downtown Salt Lake City, this historic landmark (built in 1913) is the home of Ballet West, Utah Opera, and Ririe-Woodbury Dance Company. The theatre also hosts world class Broadway productions and community arts education programs.

    Temple Square Concert Series
    Today in this historic setting, visitors can enjoy complimentary hour-long concerts featuring local and international artists every Friday and Saturday evening in the Assembly Hall. Tickets are not required, but admittance is for those eight years of age and older.

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