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1. Park City ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. Ogden, Utah ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3. Antelope Island State Park

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4. Bear Lake

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5. Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge

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6. The Bonneville Salt Flats

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7. Cedar City

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8. Cove Fort

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9. Crystal Hot Springs

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10. Eden

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11. Ensign Peak

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12. Goblin Valley State Park

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13. The Heber Valley Railroad

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14. Hidden Falls

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15. Logan

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16. Midway

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17. Mount Timpanogos

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18. The Natural History Museum of Utah

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19. Provo

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20. Sundance Mountain Resort

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21. The Great Salt Lake Shorelands Preserve

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22. Utah Olympic Park

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23. Vernal

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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • Salt Lake City is Utah's charming capital city, located on the banks of the stunning saltwater lake of the same name and known for its attractions connected to the region's Latter-Day Saints Church history.
  • Area visitors and residents can easily day trip to some of the Rocky Mountains' top skiing destinations, including the acclaimed Sundance Mountain Resort, which hosts the prestigious Sundance Film Festival each year.
  • Many attractions in the area preserve the history of the 2002 Salt Lake City Olympic Winter Games, including Utah Olympic Park, located in Park City.
  • Stunning natural areas include the unique Bonneville Salt Flats, which create a tundra-like landscape and are known as one of the United States' top outdoor destinations for motor racing.

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