Heber Utah Is One Of The Happiest Places In The Country

The Heber Valley is certainly one of the most beautiful places in Utah, and apparently, it’s got a lot more going for it than just its incredible scenery. Recently, Home Beautiful named the 25 happiest small towns in America, and Heber was named #14!

The town of Heber was established in 1859; now it’s home to about 12,000 residents.

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Heber is just big enough to have a vibrant downtown area…

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…and just small enough to be a quiet, rural place.

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It still holds plenty of Old West charm…

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…and even a bit of small-town history. The historic Avon Theater is still open on Main Street.

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Heber Valley is part of the “Wasatch Back,” and these majestic mountains provide a scenic backdrop for the valley.

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This valley is so pretty that the Heber Valley Railroad exists just to take people on an excursion through it!

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Deer Creek Reservoir is less than seven miles from downtown.

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The Homestead Resort and Crater Springs Golf Course is right next door in Midway.

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You can see why this town is one of the happiest in the country - who wouldn’t want to live here?

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Are you lucky enough to live in the Heber Valley? Tell us what you love about it!