Utah is home to several staycation possibilities, from outdoor adventures such as camping and hiking at national and state parks, to regional theater productions, museums and tours. Following is a list, organized by region, of places and activities Utahns may want to check out this summer. Please note this list is not all-inclusive.
Northern Utah
Bear Lake Rodeo
- 300 West, Garden City
- Every Saturday July-August, 7 p.m.
- Cost: $6-$10
- Phone: 435-757-5322
- Web: bearlakerodeo.com
- Horseback Riding at Beaver Creek Lodge Logan Canyon
- Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
- Cost: Rates vary from $28-$79 depending on group size and length of outing
- Phone: 800-946-4485
- Web: beavercreeklodge.com
- Pickleville Playhouse 2049 S. Bear Lake Blvd., Garden City
- June 11- Sept. 12; 1, 5 and 8 p.m.
- Cost: $17.50-$22.50 per production ("The Drowsy Chaperone" and "Juanito Bandito in the One With the Monkey")
- Phone: 435-946-2918
- Web: picklevilleplayhouse.com
- Crystal Hot Springs 8215 UT-38, Honeyville
- Daily, 10 a.m.-8, 10 or 11 p.m.
- Cost: Swimming $5-$7, camping $20 per campsite
- Phone: 435-279-8104
- Web: crystalhotsprings.net
- Snowbasin 3925 Snow Basin Road, Huntsville
- Daily
- Cost: Hiking $8-$12, mountain biking $20-$25
- Phone: 888-437-5488
- Web: snowbasin.com
Salt Lake areaAntelope Island State Park
- 4528 W. 1700 South, Syracuse
- Daily, 6 a.m.-10 p.m.
- Cost: $10 per car, $15-$160 for camping
- Phone: 801-773-2941
- Web: stateparks.utah.gov/parks/antelope-island
- This is the Place Heritage Park 2601 E. Sunnyside Ave., Salt Lake City
- Daily, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
- Cost: $8-$11
- Phone: 801-582-1847
- Web: thisistheplace.org
- Hogle Zoo 2600 E. Sunnyside Ave., Salt Lake City
- Daily, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
- Cost: $10.95-$14.95
- Phone: 801-584-1700
- Web: hoglezoo.org
- Utah State Capitol 350 State St., Salt Lake City
- Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
- Free tours
- Phone: 801-538-1800
- Web: utahstatecapitol.utah.gov/visitors-tours/visitors-center
- Temple Square 50 N. Temple, Salt Lake City
- Daily, times vary
- Free tours and events
- Phone: 801-531-1000
- Web: templesquare.com
- Cathedral of the Madeleine (Tuesdays at 1 p.m.) 331 S. Temple, Salt Lake City
- Tuesdays, 1 p.m.
- Free tours
- Phone: 801-328-8941
- Web: utcotm.org/component/k2/item/84-cathedral-tours
Central UtahUtah Olympic Park
- 3419 Olympic Parkway, Park City
- Daily, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
- Cost: $15-$20 each for alpine slide, adventure courses, climbing and ziplining; $75 for bobsled ride
- Phone: 435-658-4200
- Web: utaholympiclegacy.org/park-activities
- Park City Mountain Resort 1345 Lowell Ave, Park City
- Daily, 10 a.m.-6, 8 or 9 p.m.
- Cost: Prices vary by activity, including alpine slide, alpine coaster, mountain biking, hiking, climbing wall, bungee harness, zip lines, lift rides and more
- Phone: 435-649–8111
- Web: parkcitymountain.com/site/summer/activities/index.html
- Snowbird 9600 Little Cottonwood Canyon Road, Snowbird
- Daily, 11 a.m.-8 p.m.
- Cost: $6-$17 depending on activity, $44 for all-day pass; activities include mountain coaster, ropes courses, "mountain flyer," alpine slide and free outdoor movies and concerts
- Phone: 800-232-9542
- Web: snowbird.com/summer
- Thanksgiving Point 3003 Thanksgiving Way, Lehi
- Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
- Cost: Up to $15 depending on activity; activities include museums, farm animals, gardens and more
- Phone: 801-768-2300
- Web: thanksgivingpoint.org
Southern UtahZion National Park
- State Route 9, Springdale
- Daily, 24 hours
- Cost: Weekly admission $25 per vehicle; rate increases to $30 per vehicle beginning July 1
- Phone: 435-772-3256
- Web: nps.gov/zion/index.htm
- Lake Powell Hwy 276, Bullfrog
- Daily, 24 hours
- Cost: Weekly admission $15 per vehicle; prices vary for rental of powerboats, water toys and houseboats
- Phone: 888-896-3829
- Web: lakepowell.com
- Tuacahn Amphitheatre 1100 Tuacahn Drive, Ivins
- May-October, dates and times vary
- Cost: $22.50-$75.80 per production (Disney's "When You Wish" and "Beauty and the Beast" open now; "Sister Act" opening July 31)
- Phone: 800-746-9882
- Web: tuacahn.org
- Dead Horse Point State Park UT-313, Moab
- Daily, 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
- Cost: $10 admission, camping $28-$80 per night
- Phone: 435-259-2614
- Web: stateparks.utah.gov/parks/dead-horse
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