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City break in Utah. Active leisure ideas for Utah - attractions, recreation and nightlife

Saint George Utah Temple Side View Utah boasts a striking variety of landscapes and resort areas; a scenic state is rich in entertainment. Here there are beautiful parks for hiking and cycling and gorgeous ski resorts, as well as lively modern cities with shopping centers and entertainment venues.
Cuisine of Utah for gourmet with top restaurants and cafe
This small state surprises its guests with a variety of amazing dining places. Absolutely every city of Utah has noteworthy restaurants. The vast part of diners is situated in Salt Lake … Open
You can visit Utah's Hogle Zoo in the capital; a variety of its inhabitants is simply amazing. In addition to spacious enclosures, where zebras, giraffes and rare animals live, there is a beautiful aquarium in the zoo. Besides colorful fish it is inhabited by seals and otters. One of the most popular holiday destinations in the zoo is the aviary with parrots. After admiring exotic animals, guests of the capital can go to FastKart Indoor Speedway or spend a hot day in Seven Peaks water park.
Moab is perfect for fans of sports and entertainment, as well as for those who prefer to spend time away from the busy and crowded places. There is the great MH Cowboy center, which has its own riding school and organizes horseback riding around scenic surroundings. Fans of elite sport can turn to Moab Golf Club. The city has several large health centers too. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
Authentic traditions, festivals and lifestyle of Utah inhabitants
This multinational state has a lot of unusual cultural features that are represented in all spheres of life. A striking example is its multi-faceted culture of local cooking; Utah residents … Open
Park City is a great place for a family holiday, as a variety of entertainment options is simply huge there. The charming town is popular among fans of skiing and snowboarding; the resort also has an upscale golf center and some great spas. The youngest guests will enjoy Monkey Mountain amusement park; thrill seekers can visit Alpine Coaster. Park City also features excellent nightlife and numerous specialty shops appreciated by shoppers.
Ogden Utah Temple City of St. George is famous for its upscale golf centers, which would appeal to both experienced golfers and beginners. Dixie Red Hills, Entrada at Snow Canyon and Sunbrook clubs deserve special attention. Holidaymakers could relax in secluded surroundings of Vernon Worthen Park located in the city center, while Laser Mania Family Fun would be a perfect place for a whole family.
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Reference information
Map of all parks
National and city parks around Utah
♥   National Park 'Capitol Reef' , 107.1 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Recreation Area 'Degrey' , 109.4 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   State Park 'Steep Mountain' , 145.3 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   National Park 'Canyonlands' , 152.7 km from the center. On the map   Photo
Map of all pret-parks
Amusement parks near Utah
♥   Amusement park 'Seven Peaks Water Park' Provo, 111.9 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Amusement park 'Snowbird' Sandy, 148.1 km from the center. On the map   Photo
Map of all aquaparks
Water attractions around Utah
♥   Water park 'Seven Peaks Water Park' Provo, 111.9 km from the center. On the map   Photo

Sites around Utah from our surveys on extreme Earth places

Landscape Arch

From the series “Incredible Natural Arches Built by Water and Wind”
Check on the map:   Distance from Utah center - 141.2 km.
The natural arch has been formed by a red sandstone, in the locals' circles it is often called ‘Cowboy Pants’. The strange geological formation is considered an important national symbol for the inhabitants of Utah. The image of the arch can be seen both on the license plates of cars and on postage stamps. The landscape arch is the largest in the park and one of the largest arches in the world. … Read further

Lehi Office of Adobe

From the series “Futuristic buildings of IT companies”
Check on the map:   Distance from Utah center - 141.4 km.
It is worth noting the panoramic glazing among the outstanding features of the building. Its outer wall is almost completely replaced by huge windows. The interior design of the office is made in the style of minimalism. A lot of glass elements are also present here. Lighting elements are built-in everywhere. Designer decorations make the atmosphere more relaxed. Photo paintings and wall paintings in a modern style adorn the walls in some rooms. Many elements of natural wood are also present in the interior. … Read further

City break ideas for neighbours of Utah

Salt Lake City
In addition to the botanical garden, there is a small butterfly house with an interesting collection of colorful insects. The Liberty Park is perfect for hiking; a huge number of tracks are laid in its territory. It also has a comfortable picnic area. You can admire ... Open »
Colorado
Vail offers excellent conditions for holidaymaking; sports entertainment can be successfully combined with walks around interesting shops. At the daytime most tourists devote time to walking; in the evening they move to Shakedown bar, where there is always music and ... Open »
Nevada
Those who prefer outdoor activities and like to spend time outdoors won’t be bored too. Nevada seems to be the deserted and lifeless state only at first glance; the local nature is truly unique and has its charm. Great Basin National Park has begun to attract the ... Open »
Las Vegas
Of course, numerous casinos remain the main entertainment of Las Vegas. Most often they are located near major hotels and look like large and prominent buildings. Thus, a walk through casino and gambling can be successfully combined with attending all most popular and ... Open »
Denver
In order to have plenty of fun, one can just rent a four-seater bike from Wheel Fun Rentals and enjoy the views of the city and its surroundings. Well, to carefully explore all the city's attractions, not only a bike but a scooter can be hired at ScooTours Denver ... Open »
Arizona
Those who want to appreciate the diversity of the local flora would be interested to walk around the Tohono Chul Park. The boundless Arizona desert seems lifeless only at first glance; different facet of the local nature opens after a walk through this picturesque ... Open »
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