{"id":4442,"date":"2021-02-15T20:02:28","date_gmt":"2021-02-15T20:02:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/?p=4442"},"modified":"2026-01-27T00:21:16","modified_gmt":"2026-01-27T00:21:16","slug":"best-places-to-visit-in-utah","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/best-places-to-visit-in-utah\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Places to Visit in Utah: 15 Epic Destinations!"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/best-places-to-visit-in-utah\/#15_Best_Places_to_Visit_in_Utah\" >15 Best Places to Visit in Utah<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/best-places-to-visit-in-utah\/#1_Arches_National_Park\" >1. Arches National Park<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/best-places-to-visit-in-utah\/#2_Canyonlands_National_Park\" >2. Canyonlands National Park<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/best-places-to-visit-in-utah\/#3_Moab\" >3. Moab<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/best-places-to-visit-in-utah\/#4_Monument_Valley_Tribal_Park\" >4. Monument Valley Tribal Park<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/best-places-to-visit-in-utah\/#5_Zion_National_Park\" >5. Zion National Park<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/best-places-to-visit-in-utah\/#6_Park_City\" >6. Park City<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/best-places-to-visit-in-utah\/#7_Bryce_Canyon_National_Park\" >7. Bryce Canyon National Park<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/best-places-to-visit-in-utah\/#8_Escalante_National_Monument\" >8. Escalante National Monument<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/best-places-to-visit-in-utah\/#9_Paria_Canyon-Vermilion_Cliffs_Wilderness\" >9. Paria Canyon-Vermilion Cliffs Wilderness<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/best-places-to-visit-in-utah\/#10_Salt_Lake_City\" >10. Salt Lake City<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/best-places-to-visit-in-utah\/#11_Capitol_Reef_National_Park\" >11. Capitol Reef National Park<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/best-places-to-visit-in-utah\/#12_Bonneville_Salt_Flats\" >12. Bonneville Salt Flats<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/best-places-to-visit-in-utah\/#13_Lake_Powell\" >13. Lake Powell<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/best-places-to-visit-in-utah\/#14_Midway_Ice_Castles\" >14. Midway Ice Castles<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/best-places-to-visit-in-utah\/#15_Mystic_Hot_Springs\" >15. Mystic Hot Springs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\r\n<p class=\"p1\">If you love the outdoors, a trip to Utah might be your dream getaway. This list of the best places to visit in Utah will show you exactly why!<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\">With five national parks (AKA the Mighty Five), dozens of state parks, and quite a few <a href=\"https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/underrated-destinations-in-the-usa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">hidden gems<\/a>, you\u2019ll never run out of natural landscapes to admire.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\">And, if nature alone wasn&#8217;t enough to inspire you to book a trip to Utah, the state also has quite a few amazing cities and small towns to add to the mix!<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\">So, whether you\u2019re looking for snow-covered ski towns to striking deserts, here are 15 of the best places to visit in Utah.<\/p>\r\n<p><em><span class=\"blast mmt-sentence\" aria-hidden=\"true\">This post contains affiliate links to the products that I use and trust.<\/span>&nbsp;<span class=\"blast mmt-sentence\" aria-hidden=\"true\">This means that I might receive a small commission (at no extra cost to you) if you make a purchase using any of my links below.<\/span>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/disclaimer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"blast mmt-sentence\" aria-hidden=\"true\">See full disclosure here.<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/p>\r\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"15_Best_Places_to_Visit_in_Utah\"><\/span>15 Best Places to Visit in Utah<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<hr>\r\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/u\/0\/embed?mid=1WAgWA4MxM-hM5Rz7o67UiFiSCtSZOXO5\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\"><\/iframe><\/p>\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Arches_National_Park\"><\/span>1. Arches National Park<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p class=\"p1\">As the name of Arches National Park implies, it is known for its natural sandstone arches. There are dozens of arches all around the park, but the Delicate Arch is the most popular.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\">But, a few other arches that are worth your time include the Landscape Arch, the Double Arch, and the Window Arches.<\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/arches-national-park-best-places-to-visit-in-utah.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-4450\" src=\"https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/arches-national-park-best-places-to-visit-in-utah-1024x666.jpg\" alt=\"One of the best places to visit in Utah is Arches National Park.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"666\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/arches-national-park-best-places-to-visit-in-utah-1024x666.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/arches-national-park-best-places-to-visit-in-utah-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/arches-national-park-best-places-to-visit-in-utah-768x499.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/arches-national-park-best-places-to-visit-in-utah.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/arches-national-park-best-places-to-visit-in-utah-735x478.jpg 735w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/arches-national-park-best-places-to-visit-in-utah-335x218.jpg 335w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/arches-national-park-best-places-to-visit-in-utah-347x226.jpg 347w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/arches-national-park-best-places-to-visit-in-utah-520x338.jpg 520w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/arches-national-park-best-places-to-visit-in-utah-640x416.jpg 640w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/arches-national-park-best-places-to-visit-in-utah-960x624.jpg 960w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/arches-national-park-best-places-to-visit-in-utah-1080x702.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/arches-national-park-best-places-to-visit-in-utah-150x98.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\">If you\u2019d like to do something a little more adventurous at Arches National Park, you can hike through the Fiery Furnace. The Fiery Furnace is essentially a maze of red rock spires. It\u2019s actually so confusing that you have to either take a guided hike with a ranger or get a special permit after watching a required orientation video.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\">That said, many of those who have come out of the Fiery Furnace have described the experience as being absolutely incredible.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Canyonlands_National_Park\"><\/span>2. Canyonlands National Park<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p class=\"p1\">With five breathtaking national parks in Utah, it\u2019s inevitable that one or two have ended up being overlooked. One of these under-the-radar parks is Canyonlands National Park.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\">Canyonlands National Park is actually compared to the famous Arches National Park relatively frequently. But, instead of dealing with Arches National Park\u2019s flocks of tourists looking for the perfect Instagram photo, you can enjoy the beauty of Canyonlands National Park without the crowds.<\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/canyonlands-national-park-best-places-to-visit-in-utah.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-4453\" src=\"https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/canyonlands-national-park-best-places-to-visit-in-utah-1024x666.jpg\" alt=\"Canyonlands National Park is one of the best places to visit in Utah.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"666\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/canyonlands-national-park-best-places-to-visit-in-utah-1024x666.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/canyonlands-national-park-best-places-to-visit-in-utah-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/canyonlands-national-park-best-places-to-visit-in-utah-768x499.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/canyonlands-national-park-best-places-to-visit-in-utah.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/canyonlands-national-park-best-places-to-visit-in-utah-735x478.jpg 735w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/canyonlands-national-park-best-places-to-visit-in-utah-335x218.jpg 335w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/canyonlands-national-park-best-places-to-visit-in-utah-347x226.jpg 347w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/canyonlands-national-park-best-places-to-visit-in-utah-520x338.jpg 520w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/canyonlands-national-park-best-places-to-visit-in-utah-640x416.jpg 640w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/canyonlands-national-park-best-places-to-visit-in-utah-960x624.jpg 960w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/canyonlands-national-park-best-places-to-visit-in-utah-1080x702.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/canyonlands-national-park-best-places-to-visit-in-utah-150x98.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\">To see as much of the beauty in Canyonlands National Park as possible, most visitors opt to go on a hike or two. A few of the most popular trails include the Mesa Arch Trail, the White Rim Trail, and the Druid Arch Trail.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\">But if you\u2019d like to try a little something different, Canyonlands National Park also has places for you to mountain bike, stargaze, whitewater raft, and camp.<\/p>\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Moab\"><\/span>3. Moab<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p class=\"p1\">While the main highlights of Moab are the two national parks \u2013 Arches National Park and Canyonlands National Park \u2013 there are more things to do in this surprisingly small town of just 5,000 people.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\">If you feel like getting your adrenaline pumping, you can go whitewater rafting down the Colorado River.<\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/moab-best-places-to-visit-in-utah.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-4456\" src=\"https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/moab-best-places-to-visit-in-utah-1024x666.jpg\" alt=\"Moab makes it on the list of the best places to visit in Utah.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"666\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/moab-best-places-to-visit-in-utah-1024x666.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/moab-best-places-to-visit-in-utah-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/moab-best-places-to-visit-in-utah-768x499.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/moab-best-places-to-visit-in-utah.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/moab-best-places-to-visit-in-utah-735x478.jpg 735w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/moab-best-places-to-visit-in-utah-335x218.jpg 335w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/moab-best-places-to-visit-in-utah-347x226.jpg 347w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/moab-best-places-to-visit-in-utah-520x338.jpg 520w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/moab-best-places-to-visit-in-utah-640x416.jpg 640w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/moab-best-places-to-visit-in-utah-960x624.jpg 960w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/moab-best-places-to-visit-in-utah-1080x702.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/moab-best-places-to-visit-in-utah-150x98.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\">If you\u2019d like to catch breathtaking views without the crowds, you can head to Dead Horse Point State Park (I promise the morbid name is not representative of the gorgeous landscape.).<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\">Or if you\u2019d like to test your dinosaur knowledge, you can spend a few hours at Dinosaur Tracks Trail.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Monument_Valley_Tribal_Park\"><\/span>4. Monument Valley Tribal Park<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p class=\"p1\">Monument Valley, also known as Monument Valley Tribal Park, actually isn\u2019t a national park, as many people assume. Instead, it is actually a part of the protected Navajo Nation Reservation.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\">The main draw of Monument Valley are the dozens of towering red rock structures. The Three Sisters, the West Mitten Butte, and the Totem Pole are just a few of the most photographed ones.<\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/monument-valley-best-places-to-visit-in-utah.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-4458\" src=\"https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/monument-valley-best-places-to-visit-in-utah-1024x666.jpg\" alt=\"One of the prettiest and best places to visit in Utah is Monument Valley.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"666\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/monument-valley-best-places-to-visit-in-utah-1024x666.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/monument-valley-best-places-to-visit-in-utah-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/monument-valley-best-places-to-visit-in-utah-768x499.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/monument-valley-best-places-to-visit-in-utah.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/monument-valley-best-places-to-visit-in-utah-735x478.jpg 735w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/monument-valley-best-places-to-visit-in-utah-335x218.jpg 335w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/monument-valley-best-places-to-visit-in-utah-347x226.jpg 347w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/monument-valley-best-places-to-visit-in-utah-520x338.jpg 520w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/monument-valley-best-places-to-visit-in-utah-640x416.jpg 640w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/monument-valley-best-places-to-visit-in-utah-960x624.jpg 960w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/monument-valley-best-places-to-visit-in-utah-1080x702.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/monument-valley-best-places-to-visit-in-utah-150x98.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\">As for how to see all the sights in Monument Valley, you have your choice between hiking, driving, taking a Navajo guided tour, or taking a horseback riding tour.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\">And don\u2019t forget to stay for the sunset! When the sunset paints the red rocks in a warm, colorful light, the scene is absolutely magical.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\">If you\u2019d like to have the full Monument Valley Tribal Park experience, you can choose to spend the night at The View Hotel \u2014 a lovely accommodation owned by a local Navajo woman.<\/p>\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Zion_National_Park\"><\/span>5. Zion National Park<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p class=\"p1\">Zion National Park is undoubtedly one of the best places to visit in Utah. As a matter of fact, it\u2019s one of the most visited national parks in the entire country!<\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/zion-national-park-best-places-to-visit-in-utah.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-4460\" src=\"https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/zion-national-park-best-places-to-visit-in-utah-1024x666.jpg\" alt=\"Add Zion National Park to your list of the best places to visit in Utah.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"666\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/zion-national-park-best-places-to-visit-in-utah-1024x666.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/zion-national-park-best-places-to-visit-in-utah-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/zion-national-park-best-places-to-visit-in-utah-768x499.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/zion-national-park-best-places-to-visit-in-utah.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/zion-national-park-best-places-to-visit-in-utah-735x478.jpg 735w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/zion-national-park-best-places-to-visit-in-utah-335x218.jpg 335w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/zion-national-park-best-places-to-visit-in-utah-347x226.jpg 347w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/zion-national-park-best-places-to-visit-in-utah-520x338.jpg 520w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/zion-national-park-best-places-to-visit-in-utah-640x416.jpg 640w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/zion-national-park-best-places-to-visit-in-utah-960x624.jpg 960w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/zion-national-park-best-places-to-visit-in-utah-1080x702.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/zion-national-park-best-places-to-visit-in-utah-150x98.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\">Between the striking red rocks and the bright green plants, the landscape at Zion National Park paints quite an amazing picture.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\">A few of the highlights of Zion National Park include hiking through the Narrows, admiring the views from the Canyon Overlook Trail, and tackling the challenging Angels Landing.<\/p>\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Park_City\"><\/span>6. Park City<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p class=\"p1\">Park City offers a little something different from many of the other best places to visit in Utah. Rather than hiking through gorgeous red rocks, you can ski down thrilling slopes!<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\">Due to the fluffy white powder that falls in Park City each <a href=\"https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/best-winter-trips-in-the-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">winter<\/a>, the city\u2019s signature slogan boasts that it has \u201cThe Greatest Snow on Earth.\u201d As a matter of fact, the skiing conditions in Park City are so great that the city actually hosted the 2002 Winter Olympics!<\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/park-city-best-places-to-visit-in-utah.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-4463\" src=\"https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/park-city-best-places-to-visit-in-utah-1024x666.jpg\" alt=\"Park City is one of many best places to visit in Utah.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"666\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/park-city-best-places-to-visit-in-utah-1024x666.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/park-city-best-places-to-visit-in-utah-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/park-city-best-places-to-visit-in-utah-768x499.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/park-city-best-places-to-visit-in-utah.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/park-city-best-places-to-visit-in-utah-735x478.jpg 735w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/park-city-best-places-to-visit-in-utah-335x218.jpg 335w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/park-city-best-places-to-visit-in-utah-347x226.jpg 347w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/park-city-best-places-to-visit-in-utah-520x338.jpg 520w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/park-city-best-places-to-visit-in-utah-640x416.jpg 640w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/park-city-best-places-to-visit-in-utah-960x624.jpg 960w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/park-city-best-places-to-visit-in-utah-1080x702.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/park-city-best-places-to-visit-in-utah-150x98.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\">But, there\u2019s more to Park City than just skiing. You can also watch creative movies at the Sundance Film Festival, take a stroll along the Historic Main Street, hop on a bobsled with a professional driver at the Utah Olympic Park, and try a glass of award-winning whiskey at the High West Distillery &amp; Saloon.<\/p>\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Bryce_Canyon_National_Park\"><\/span>7. Bryce Canyon National Park<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p class=\"p1\">With all of the breathtaking natural features, you could easily spend days exploring everything that Bryce Canyon National Park has to offer.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\">So it\u2019s no surprise to find out that Bryce Canyon National Park welcomes over one million visitors every single year!<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/bryce-canyon-best-places-to-visit-in-utah.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-4465\" src=\"https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/bryce-canyon-best-places-to-visit-in-utah-1024x666.jpg\" alt=\"If you're looking for the best places to visit in Utah, Bryce Canyon is worth a visit.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"666\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/bryce-canyon-best-places-to-visit-in-utah-1024x666.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/bryce-canyon-best-places-to-visit-in-utah-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/bryce-canyon-best-places-to-visit-in-utah-768x499.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/bryce-canyon-best-places-to-visit-in-utah.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/bryce-canyon-best-places-to-visit-in-utah-735x478.jpg 735w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/bryce-canyon-best-places-to-visit-in-utah-335x218.jpg 335w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/bryce-canyon-best-places-to-visit-in-utah-347x226.jpg 347w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/bryce-canyon-best-places-to-visit-in-utah-520x338.jpg 520w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/bryce-canyon-best-places-to-visit-in-utah-640x416.jpg 640w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/bryce-canyon-best-places-to-visit-in-utah-960x624.jpg 960w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/bryce-canyon-best-places-to-visit-in-utah-1080x702.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/bryce-canyon-best-places-to-visit-in-utah-150x98.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\">To see the most natural landmarks with the least amount of effort, you can simply take a scenic drive to all of the main viewpoints, including the Inspiration, Sunrise, Sunset, and Bryce viewpoints.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\">But if you\u2019d like to take your time exploring the park, you can hike the Rim Trail, the Navajo Loop, or the Fairyland Loop. Or you can even take a horseback riding tour or go cross-country skiing!<\/p>\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Escalante_National_Monument\"><\/span>8. Escalante National Monument<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p class=\"p1\">Just outside of Bryce Canyon National Park lies Escalante National Monument. In 1996, President Bill Clinton named this huge chunk of land a national monument because it is so remote and untouched.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\">It was actually the last part of the continental United States to be mapped out!<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\">The Escalante National Monument contains three main sections: The Escalante Canyons, the Kaiparowitz Plateau, and the Grand Staircase.<\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/escalante-national-monument-best-places-to-visit-in-utah.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-4467\" src=\"https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/escalante-national-monument-best-places-to-visit-in-utah-1024x666.jpg\" alt=\"One of the most unique and best places to visit in Utah is Escalante National Monument.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"666\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/escalante-national-monument-best-places-to-visit-in-utah-1024x666.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/escalante-national-monument-best-places-to-visit-in-utah-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/escalante-national-monument-best-places-to-visit-in-utah-768x499.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/escalante-national-monument-best-places-to-visit-in-utah.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/escalante-national-monument-best-places-to-visit-in-utah-735x478.jpg 735w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/escalante-national-monument-best-places-to-visit-in-utah-335x218.jpg 335w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/escalante-national-monument-best-places-to-visit-in-utah-347x226.jpg 347w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/escalante-national-monument-best-places-to-visit-in-utah-520x338.jpg 520w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/escalante-national-monument-best-places-to-visit-in-utah-640x416.jpg 640w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/escalante-national-monument-best-places-to-visit-in-utah-960x624.jpg 960w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/escalante-national-monument-best-places-to-visit-in-utah-1080x702.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/escalante-national-monument-best-places-to-visit-in-utah-150x98.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\">The Escalante Canyons area is perfect for hikers with its many trails and stunning waterfalls.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\">The Kaiparowitz Plateau is great for paleontology lovers, as it\u2019s filled with hundreds of amazing fossils.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\">And the Grand Staircase is the most famous of the three and boasts striking cliffs in all colors \u2013 from pink to gray to white.<\/p>\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Paria_Canyon-Vermilion_Cliffs_Wilderness\"><\/span>9. Paria Canyon-Vermilion Cliffs Wilderness<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p class=\"p1\">The Paria Canyon-Vermilion Cliffs Wilderness crosses the border between Utah and Arizona. It\u2019s most well-known for the Instagram-famous, striated sandstone section known as \u201cThe Wave\u201d \u2014 a famous <a href=\"https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/bucket-list-places-to-visit-in-the-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">USA bucket list destination<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/the-wave-best-places-to-visit-in-utah.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-4469\" src=\"https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/the-wave-best-places-to-visit-in-utah-1024x666.jpg\" alt=\"Paria Canyon-Vermilion Cliffs Wilderness is one of the best places to visit in Utah.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"666\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/the-wave-best-places-to-visit-in-utah-1024x666.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/the-wave-best-places-to-visit-in-utah-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/the-wave-best-places-to-visit-in-utah-768x499.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/the-wave-best-places-to-visit-in-utah.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/the-wave-best-places-to-visit-in-utah-735x478.jpg 735w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/the-wave-best-places-to-visit-in-utah-335x218.jpg 335w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/the-wave-best-places-to-visit-in-utah-347x226.jpg 347w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/the-wave-best-places-to-visit-in-utah-520x338.jpg 520w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/the-wave-best-places-to-visit-in-utah-640x416.jpg 640w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/the-wave-best-places-to-visit-in-utah-960x624.jpg 960w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/the-wave-best-places-to-visit-in-utah-1080x702.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/the-wave-best-places-to-visit-in-utah-150x98.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\">If you\u2019re hiking through Paria Canyon, you actually won\u2019t see The Wave. Rather, you\u2019ll be surrounded by other towering red rocks.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\">To see The Wave, the process is rather difficult. Only 20 people are allowed on this natural attraction each day! And these 20 people are all determined by a lottery. But if you\u2019re lucky, you\u2019ll get to see the most stunning sight in the area.<\/p>\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Salt_Lake_City\"><\/span>10. Salt Lake City<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p class=\"p1\">As the capital of Utah, Salt Lake City is one of the most popular places to visit in Utah. Most people have this misconception that everything you can do in Salt Lake City revolves around the Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter-day Saints, and that\u2019s simply not true.<\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/salt-lake-city-best-places-to-visit-in-utah.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-4471\" src=\"https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/salt-lake-city-best-places-to-visit-in-utah-1024x666.jpg\" alt=\"Salt Lake City, the capital of Utah, is one of the best places to visit in Utah.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"666\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/salt-lake-city-best-places-to-visit-in-utah-1024x666.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/salt-lake-city-best-places-to-visit-in-utah-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/salt-lake-city-best-places-to-visit-in-utah-768x499.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/salt-lake-city-best-places-to-visit-in-utah.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/salt-lake-city-best-places-to-visit-in-utah-735x478.jpg 735w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/salt-lake-city-best-places-to-visit-in-utah-335x218.jpg 335w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/salt-lake-city-best-places-to-visit-in-utah-347x226.jpg 347w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/salt-lake-city-best-places-to-visit-in-utah-520x338.jpg 520w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/salt-lake-city-best-places-to-visit-in-utah-640x416.jpg 640w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/salt-lake-city-best-places-to-visit-in-utah-960x624.jpg 960w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/salt-lake-city-best-places-to-visit-in-utah-1080x702.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/salt-lake-city-best-places-to-visit-in-utah-150x98.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\">While the most popular attraction in the city, Temple Square, is definitely related to the church, that\u2019s far from all that Salt Lake City has to offer.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\">You can also visit the Great Salt Lake, take in the beauty of Red Butte Garden, and have a picnic in Liberty Park.<\/p>\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_Capitol_Reef_National_Park\"><\/span>11. Capitol Reef National Park<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p class=\"p1\">With places like Zion National Park and Arches National Park, Capitol Reef National Park often gets overlooked. And that\u2019s a shame because it\u2019s just as gorgeous as the other national parks in Utah!<\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/capitol-reef-national-park-best-places-to-visit-in-utah.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-4473\" src=\"https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/capitol-reef-national-park-best-places-to-visit-in-utah-1024x666.jpg\" alt=\"Another one of the best places to visit in Utah is Capitol Reef National Park.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"666\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/capitol-reef-national-park-best-places-to-visit-in-utah-1024x666.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/capitol-reef-national-park-best-places-to-visit-in-utah-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/capitol-reef-national-park-best-places-to-visit-in-utah-768x499.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/capitol-reef-national-park-best-places-to-visit-in-utah.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/capitol-reef-national-park-best-places-to-visit-in-utah-735x478.jpg 735w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/capitol-reef-national-park-best-places-to-visit-in-utah-335x218.jpg 335w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/capitol-reef-national-park-best-places-to-visit-in-utah-347x226.jpg 347w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/capitol-reef-national-park-best-places-to-visit-in-utah-520x338.jpg 520w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/capitol-reef-national-park-best-places-to-visit-in-utah-640x416.jpg 640w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/capitol-reef-national-park-best-places-to-visit-in-utah-960x624.jpg 960w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/capitol-reef-national-park-best-places-to-visit-in-utah-1080x702.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/capitol-reef-national-park-best-places-to-visit-in-utah-150x98.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\">The most popular feature of Capitol Reef National Park is the Waterpocket Fold. This 100-mile-long canyon-like stretch has some of the coolest hikes in the area. The Red Canyon Trail, the Surprise Canyon Route, and the Strike Valley Overlook are a few visitor favorites.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\">If you\u2019d like to take a less strenuous approach, you can opt for a scenic drive instead. There are so many scenic viewpoints you can stop at on Highway 24, but a couple of the must-sees are Sunset Point and Panorama Point.<\/p>\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_Bonneville_Salt_Flats\"><\/span>12. Bonneville Salt Flats<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p class=\"p1\">While many of the best places to visit in Utah boast towering red rock structures, the Bonneville Salt Flats offer a little something different.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\">These 30,000 acres of hardened salt look like an otherworldly landscape. As a matter of fact, the Bonneville Salt Flats look so cool that it has been used as a filming location for fantastic movies like <i>Independence Day<\/i> and <i>Pirates of the Caribbean: At World\u2019s End<\/i>.<\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/bonneville-salt-flats-best-places-to-visit-in-utah.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-4475\" src=\"https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/bonneville-salt-flats-best-places-to-visit-in-utah-1024x666.jpg\" alt=\"One of the best places to visit in Utah that you cannot miss are the Bonneville Salt Flats.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"666\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/bonneville-salt-flats-best-places-to-visit-in-utah-1024x666.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/bonneville-salt-flats-best-places-to-visit-in-utah-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/bonneville-salt-flats-best-places-to-visit-in-utah-768x499.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/bonneville-salt-flats-best-places-to-visit-in-utah.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/bonneville-salt-flats-best-places-to-visit-in-utah-735x478.jpg 735w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/bonneville-salt-flats-best-places-to-visit-in-utah-335x218.jpg 335w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/bonneville-salt-flats-best-places-to-visit-in-utah-347x226.jpg 347w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/bonneville-salt-flats-best-places-to-visit-in-utah-520x338.jpg 520w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/bonneville-salt-flats-best-places-to-visit-in-utah-640x416.jpg 640w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/bonneville-salt-flats-best-places-to-visit-in-utah-960x624.jpg 960w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/bonneville-salt-flats-best-places-to-visit-in-utah-1080x702.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/bonneville-salt-flats-best-places-to-visit-in-utah-150x98.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\">Once upon a time, this landscape was actually a lake. But due to the dry climate, the water evaporated and the salt stayed, creating a unique natural phenomenon.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\">Today, the landscape is so barren that nothing but the most basic microorganisms can survive there. Instead, it is now used for Bonneville Speedway races and the US Flight Archery Championships \u2013 in addition to being a stunning natural landscape, of course.<\/p>\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"13_Lake_Powell\"><\/span>13. Lake Powell<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p class=\"p1\">Situated near Paria Canyon-Vermilion Cliffs Wilderness, Lake Powell is another sight that crosses the border between Utah and Arizona. This manmade reservoir in the Colorado River is actually the second-largest manmade reservoir in the entire country!<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\">One of the main highlights of Lake Powell is Rainbow Bridge. It\u2019s a miracle that this large sandstone arch is still standing! You can reach this iconic arch either by hiking or by taking a boat.<\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/lake-powell-best-places-to-visit-in-utah.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-4477\" src=\"https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/lake-powell-best-places-to-visit-in-utah-1024x666.jpg\" alt=\"Hands down one of the best places to visit in Utah is Lake Powell.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"666\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/lake-powell-best-places-to-visit-in-utah-1024x666.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/lake-powell-best-places-to-visit-in-utah-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/lake-powell-best-places-to-visit-in-utah-768x499.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/lake-powell-best-places-to-visit-in-utah.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/lake-powell-best-places-to-visit-in-utah-735x478.jpg 735w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/lake-powell-best-places-to-visit-in-utah-335x218.jpg 335w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/lake-powell-best-places-to-visit-in-utah-347x226.jpg 347w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/lake-powell-best-places-to-visit-in-utah-520x338.jpg 520w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/lake-powell-best-places-to-visit-in-utah-640x416.jpg 640w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/lake-powell-best-places-to-visit-in-utah-960x624.jpg 960w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/lake-powell-best-places-to-visit-in-utah-1080x702.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/lake-powell-best-places-to-visit-in-utah-150x98.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\">After visiting Rainbow Bridge, you can spend your time at Lake Powell experiencing just about any water-based activity you have in mind \u2013 from kayaking to waterskiing to stand up paddleboarding.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\">If you venture away from the main sections of the lake, you\u2019ll even be able to find some secluded sandstone beaches for you to have all to yourself!<\/p>\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"14_Midway_Ice_Castles\"><\/span>14. Midway Ice Castles<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p class=\"p1\">With a population of fewer than 4,000 people, the little town of Midway welcomes thousands of tourists each winter, thanks to the Midway Ice Castles.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\">Once the weather gets cold enough, a bunch of professional ice artists get together and start constructing a frozen castle that looks like it\u2019s straight out of <i>Frozen<\/i>.<\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/midway-ice-castles-best-places-to-visit-in-utah.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-4479\" src=\"https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/midway-ice-castles-best-places-to-visit-in-utah-1024x666.jpg\" alt=\"Midway Ice Castles are one of the best places to visit in Utah.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"666\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/midway-ice-castles-best-places-to-visit-in-utah-1024x666.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/midway-ice-castles-best-places-to-visit-in-utah-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/midway-ice-castles-best-places-to-visit-in-utah-768x499.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/midway-ice-castles-best-places-to-visit-in-utah.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/midway-ice-castles-best-places-to-visit-in-utah-735x478.jpg 735w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/midway-ice-castles-best-places-to-visit-in-utah-335x218.jpg 335w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/midway-ice-castles-best-places-to-visit-in-utah-347x226.jpg 347w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/midway-ice-castles-best-places-to-visit-in-utah-520x338.jpg 520w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/midway-ice-castles-best-places-to-visit-in-utah-640x416.jpg 640w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/midway-ice-castles-best-places-to-visit-in-utah-960x624.jpg 960w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/midway-ice-castles-best-places-to-visit-in-utah-1080x702.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/midway-ice-castles-best-places-to-visit-in-utah-150x98.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\">With frozen fountains, slides, and thrones, these Midway Ice Castles are truly something special. They\u2019re even lit up at night with colorful LED lights to add another element to the magical environment.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\">It is important to note that the Midway Ice Castles are only standing from January to early March, due to weather conditions.<\/p>\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"15_Mystic_Hot_Springs\"><\/span>15. Mystic Hot Springs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p class=\"p1\">While the Midway Ice Castles are inevitably quite chilly, Mystic Hot Springs in Monroe, Utah is the perfect place to warm up! With a population of just over 2,000 people, the little town of Monroe \u2013 including Mystic Hot Springs \u2013 is often overlooked, despite the fact that it\u2019s one of the best places to visit in Utah.<\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/mystic-hot-springs-best-places-to-visit-in-utah.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-4481\" src=\"https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/mystic-hot-springs-best-places-to-visit-in-utah-1024x666.jpg\" alt=\"The list of best places to visit in Utah includes Mystic Hot Springs.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"666\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/mystic-hot-springs-best-places-to-visit-in-utah-1024x666.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/mystic-hot-springs-best-places-to-visit-in-utah-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/mystic-hot-springs-best-places-to-visit-in-utah-768x499.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/mystic-hot-springs-best-places-to-visit-in-utah.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/mystic-hot-springs-best-places-to-visit-in-utah-735x478.jpg 735w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/mystic-hot-springs-best-places-to-visit-in-utah-335x218.jpg 335w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/mystic-hot-springs-best-places-to-visit-in-utah-347x226.jpg 347w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/mystic-hot-springs-best-places-to-visit-in-utah-520x338.jpg 520w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/mystic-hot-springs-best-places-to-visit-in-utah-640x416.jpg 640w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/mystic-hot-springs-best-places-to-visit-in-utah-960x624.jpg 960w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/mystic-hot-springs-best-places-to-visit-in-utah-1080x702.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/mystic-hot-springs-best-places-to-visit-in-utah-150x98.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\">Mystic Hot Springs boasts two pools and six vintage cast iron bathtubs, all warmed by natural geothermal activity. These pools range from 100 degrees Fahrenheit to 111 degrees Fahrenheit, so you\u2019ll be able to stay nice and warm, no matter what the weather is like.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\">While most people simply visit the pools of Mystic Hot Springs for a day, you can also extend your time there by staying at one of the adorable onsite cabins. If you\u2019re lucky, there might even be a concert happening during your stay, so be sure to purchase your tickets early!<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\"><b><i>Do you have any suggestions to add to this list of the best places to visit in Utah? Let me know in the comments below!<\/i><\/b><\/p>\r\n<hr>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Are you looking for more USA travel inspiration? 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This list of the best places to visit in Utah will show you exactly why! 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