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.
Ogden Pioneer Days - Rodeo and Celebration
July 2-week special event; Festival Weblink;
Ogden Pioneer Days Celebration (started in 1934) is one of Utah's largest parades, rodeos, cowboy poetry and music festival,
fireworks, concerts, equestrian events, community breakfasts, a golf tournament, a Car Show, and several other events.
Over 20 events and activities take place in a two-week period.
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.
This is the Place Heritage Park
Authentically-costumed volunteers will conduct a number of pioneer activities at this recreation of an early pioneer village.
Visitors will see quilting, weaving on a loom from the pioneer period, woodstove bread baking and butter churning (with samples for everyone).
Also watch for blacksmiths, furniture makers, doll-makers, and see how the Deseret News use to get printed just one page at a time.
Utah State Historical Society
Rio Grande Railroad Depot - Salt Lake City
Located in the 1910-built Rio Grande Depot in Salt Lake City's historic Gateway District just west of downtown.
Home of the official state government agency charged with preserving and sharing Utah's Past for the Present and Future.
This office produces a large number of related publications and historical exhibits.
Pioneer Memorial Museum
The Daughters of Utah Pioneers, founded in 1901, is actively working to preserve the history and artifacts of its Pioneer ancestors.
While the museum displays plenty of necessary objects fastened out of the scarce resources available in Utah,
the pioneers also leave a material record of remarkably ornate decorative arts.
Historic Gardner Village - West Jordan UT
Shop, dine and discover history in this landmark village that dates back to 1853.
Savor the lazy days of fun in the sun while meandering down our red brick paths, renewing at our day spa, dining in one of our restaurants, and of course, shopping to your heart's content.
What remains today is a cluster of specialty shops located in restored cabins, houses and buildings nestled adjacent to the Gardner Mill.
LDS Museum of Church History and Art - Temple Square
tells the story of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints through educational exhibits and programs.
The museum collects and displays Latter-day Saint art and artifacts worldwide in a way that offers an educational experience for the whole family.
Social Hall Heritage Museum - Temple Square
Discover an archeological dig in downtown Salt Lake City.
The remains of the Social Hall were uncovered in 1991 and a museum was erected to preserve them.
There settlers shook off the hardships of frontier life and enjoyed music, dancing, lectures, and the company of good friends.
The museum can be entered through a walkway just east of the ZCMI Center Mall or inside the ZCMI Center Mall at the east escalators.
Visit the Social Hall Heritage Museum to find out what the early settlers of Salt Lake did for a good time.
Wheeler Historic Farm
Victorian Home built by Sariah and Henry Wheeler in 1886.
Ten room farmhouse mansion reflects great skill in architecture. Today it operates as a living historic farm.
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.
July 24th - Pioneer Day
Some of the biggest festivities celebrate Pioneer Day, July 24, 1847,
when the first Mormon pioneers entered the Salt Lake Valley. It's a state
holiday and many businesses are closed. There are many parades, rodeos
and festivals in communities statewide.
Days of '47 Rodeo - Delta Center Arena (July 17-24)
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