Heber Valley Railroad
Utah's magnificent steam & diesel passenger railroad. It's an historic tourist attraction based in Heber City, Utah.
Trains cross the farmlands of the Heber Valley, follow the shore of Deer Creek Lake and descends into
a majestic and breathtaking canyon. The track follows the Provo River to Vivian Park in Provo Canyon.
- Tube-n-Train Adventure - Climb aboard for a 3-hour activity with short train excursion to a 1,000-foot tubing hill with tow lift.
- Moonlight Fire Adventure - beautiful moonlit trip while enjoying good old-fashioned Dutch oven cooking and a campfire sing-along.
- Cinco de Mayo Adventure - train heads South of the Border to enjoy Mexican food, music and margaritas.
- Fiddlers N Fireworks - a spectacular fireworks display overlooking Deer Creek.
- Sunset BBQ Special - Delightful evening excursion following shores of Deer Creek with live musical entertainment. Stop for delicious BBQ dinner in beautiful outdoor setting.
- Comedy Murder Mystery Train - Funny performance by Chameleons Whodunit Company with prizes awarded to winning detectives.
- North Pole Christmas Express - Elves serve hot chocolate and cookies while sharing favorite carols and a Christmas story.
Golden Spike National Historic Site - Promontory Summit
Completion of the world's first transcontinental railroad was celebrated here where the Central Pacific and Union Pacific Railroads met on May 10, 1869.
The event is re-enacted every year on the same date. The annual Railroader's Festival is held the second Saturday in August, and the Winter Steam Demonstration and Film Festival are the last weekend in December.
Working replicas of the 1869 steam locomotives 'Jupiter' and '119' are in operation from May-October.
Includes 9-mile auto tour and ranger program. Recreation activities include biking, hiking and wildlife viewing.
Railroader's Festival - 2nd Sat in August at Promontory Summit.
Winter Steam Festival - Last Weekend in December at Promontory Summit.
Western Mining & Railroad Museum
The museum is located in the small town of Helper, named so because of the engines required to help
the trains of The Denver and Rio Grande Railroad climb the steep grades to Soldier Summit.
Four floors of exhibits on the history of railroads and coal mining. Basement exhibit of simulated
coal mine. Main floor has very extensive model train display.
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.
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.
Hostlers Model Railroad Festival - [Mar] 3-day railroading hobby event at Ogden Union 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 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.
Gateway Mall - SLC
Salt Lake City's only open-air contemporary destination that delivers the ultimate in shopping, dining and entertainment.
Shop and dine at over 105 stores and restaurants.
Union Pacific Railroad Depot
- Visit the beautifully restored 1908 train depot featuring early French Renaissance architecture and original artwork.
Olympic Legacy Plaza
- Featuring the "dancing waters" of the Olympic Snowflake Fountain that is overlooked by a classic clock tower.
Hogle Zoo Train Ride
The train loops around the east end of the Zoo and past a few of the Zoo's residents all of which can be seen up close from the train.
Utah Wilderness Adventures
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Discover Utah's natural wonders when you explore to a scenic backdrop of amazing canyons, cliffs, mesas and spires.
Utah features many exciting high wilderness adventures opportunities for camping, hiking, kayaking, water rafting and more.
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