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1. Arches National Park ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. Bryce Canyon National Park ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3. Canyonlands National Park

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4. Discovery Gateway Children’s Museum

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5. Great Basin Museum

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6. Heber Valley Railroad

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7. Hogle Zoo

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8. Monte L Bean Life Science Museum

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9. Natural History Museum of Utah

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10. The Leonardo

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11. The Living Planet Aquarium

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12. Timpanogos Cave National Monument

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13. Tracy Aviary

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14. Treehouse Children’s Museum

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15. Utah Field House of Natural History State Park Museum

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16. Utah State Railroad Museum

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17. Zootah

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18. Zion National Park

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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • Thanks to its stunning national parks and its excellent museums, Utah is one of the best states to visit if you're planning a family-friendly vacation.
  • The vibrant red sandstone formations of the "Big Five" national parks might be some of the first images to come to mind, but there are plenty of lesser-known attractions as well, including the Timpanogos Cave National Monument and the old-fashioned train rides offered by the Heber Valley Railroad.
  • Some excellent museums can be found at Thanksgiving Point, and animal lovers shouldn't miss the chance to spot elk in the Hardware Ranch Wildlife Area and visit the Living Planet Aquarium.

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