Imagine that you could see many of Utah’s most iconic places in one day. Where would you go, and what would you do? Of course, you’d need a time machine to cram all these things into 24 hours…but it would be an amazing Utah day, wouldn’t it?
- Start your day by viewing the sunrise at Sunrise Point, Bryce Canyon National Park.
Todd Petrie/flickr
- Enjoy a tasty breakfast with some of the players from Real Salt Lake at Park Cafe.
Park Cafe/flickr
- Hit the slopes at one of Utah’s ski resorts. If you start early enough, the lift lines will be shorter.
Snowbird/Facebook
- Enjoy some lunch at Lion House Pantry, located in the home where Brigham Young once lived. The rolls are legendary.
Lion House Pantry/Facebook
- Learn about Utah’s pioneer heritage at This is the Place Heritage Park.
This is the Place Heritage Park/Facebook
- Visit Utah’s most ancient residents at Carnegie Quarry in Dinosaur National Monument.
James St. John/flickr
- Time for a snack…grab a thick shake at Iceberg Drive Inn.
The Original Iceberg Drive Inn/Facebook
- Cheer for the Salt Lake Bees at Smith’s Ballpark in the afternoon.
Salt Lake Bees/Facebook
- Feel the wind in your hair on the Cannibal at Lagoon.
Lagoon Amusement Park/Facebook
- Hike Angel’s Landing at Zion National Park.
Ronald Woan/flickr
- In the evening, grab a drink at the Shooting Star Saloon, Utah’s oldest continually operating bar.
Shooting Star Saloon/Facebook
- After drinks, order a steak at Maddox Ranch House in Perry.
Maddox Ranch House/Facebook
- Enjoy a concert with the Utah Symphony at Abravanel Hall.
Utah Symphony/Facebook
- Witness the sunset at Antelope Island.
Scott Law/flickr
- Go stargazing at Utah’s first International Dark Sky park - Natural Bridges National Monument.
Natural Bridges National Monument/flickr
What else would you add to make this the best Utah day ever?
Todd Petrie/flickr
Park Cafe/flickr
Snowbird/Facebook
Lion House Pantry/Facebook
This is the Place Heritage Park/Facebook
James St. John/flickr
The Original Iceberg Drive Inn/Facebook
Salt Lake Bees/Facebook
Lagoon Amusement Park/Facebook
Ronald Woan/flickr
Shooting Star Saloon/Facebook
Maddox Ranch House/Facebook
Utah Symphony/Facebook
Scott Law/flickr
Natural Bridges National Monument/flickr
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