List of State Attractions : Utah (UT)

1. National Land
2. State Land
3. Private Attractions
4. Shopping Centers

I. National Land

National Parks, Monuments & Scenic Areas (Selection)

• Zion National Park
  Cathedral canyons, Angels Landing, The Narrows.
• Bryce Canyon National Park
  Hoodoo amphitheaters and high-country rim views.
• Capitol Reef National Park
  Waterpocket Fold canyons and orchards at Fruita.
• Arches National Park
  2,000+ natural arches above Moab.
• Canyonlands National Park
  Island in the Sky, The Needles, and remote Maze district.
• Dinosaur National Monument
  Fossil wall and Green/ Yampa canyons (UT/CO).
• Cedar Breaks National Monument
  High-elevation hoodoos and wildflowers.
• Natural Bridges National Monument
  Three grand sandstone bridges.
• Hovenweep National Monument
  Ancient Puebloan towers on canyon rims (UT/CO).
• Grand Staircase–Escalante National Monument
  Slot canyons, slickrock, and badlands (BLM).
• Bears Ears National Monument
  Archaeology-rich canyons and mesas (BLM/USFS).
• Glen Canyon National Recreation Area
  Lake Powell, canyons, and desert vistas.
• Golden Spike National Historical Park
  Transcontinental Railroad meeting point (Promontory).

National Forests & Wildlife Refuges (Selection)

• Uinta-Wasatch-Cache, Dixie, Manti-La Sal, Ashley & Fishlake National Forests : Alpine lakes, redrock rims, and ski-country peaks.
• Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge : Great Salt Lake delta auto tour.

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II. State Land

Top Twenty State Parks & Recreation Areas

• Dead Horse Point State Park
  Premier overlooks of the Colorado River near Moab.
• Goblin Valley State Park
  Whimsical hoodoo "goblins" and slot canyons.
• Snow Canyon State Park
  Lava tubes, dunes, and red Navajo Sandstone near St. George.
• Antelope Island State Park
  Great Salt Lake island with bison and beaches.
• Kodachrome Basin State Park
  Chimney-like sand pipes and colorful cliffs.
• Goosenecks State Park
  1,000-ft entrenched river meanders.
• Sand Hollow State Park
  Red-sand beaches and reservoir recreation.
• Quail Creek State Park
  Warm-water reservoir and rocky desert backdrops.
• Bear Lake State Park
  Turquoise "Caribbean of the Rockies."
• Wasatch Mountain State Park
  Four-season Heber Valley hub.
• Jordanelle State Park
  Reservoir coves beneath the Wasatch Back.
• Deer Creek State Park
  Sailing and mountain views near Provo Canyon.
• Great Salt Lake State Park
  Marina access and salty shoreline vistas.
• Red Fleet State Park
  Dino-track shoreline and slickrock near Vernal.
• Yuba State Park
  Wide reservoir beaches along I-15 corridor.
• Gunlock State Park
  Seasonal waterfalls and desert reservoir.
• Fremont Indian State Park & Museum
  Rock art canyons along I-70.
• East Canyon State Park
  Historic pioneer route and reservoir.
• Echo State Park
  Reservoir recreation in the Weber Canyon gateway.
• Utah Lake State Park
  Marina and wetlands at Provo's doorstep.

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III. Private Attractions

Museums, Resorts & Cultural Sites

• Temple Square (Salt Lake City) : Historic gardens and visitor centers.
• Natural History Museum of Utah (SLC) : Dinosaurs, Great Basin & canyon country.
• Clark Planetarium (SLC) : IMAX/dome shows and hands-on exhibits.
• Lagoon Amusement Park (Farmington) : Coasters and classic rides.
• Thanksgiving Point (Lehi) : Museum of Natural Curiosity, farm, and gardens.
• Sundance Mountain Resort (Provo Canyon) : Year-round arts, lifts, and trails.

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IV. Shopping Centers

• City Creek Center : Downtown open-air mall with retractable roof (50 S Main St, SLC).
• The Gateway : Shops & entertainment near the Depot (18 N Rio Grande St, SLC).
• Station Park : Farmington lifestyle center with plaza shows (140 N Union Ave).
• Outlets at Traverse Mountain : Lehi outlet hub (3700 N Cabela's Blvd).
• The Shops at Riverwoods : Provo's garden-style district (4801 N University Ave).

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For more information about state, visit the state's official tourism site: Travel Utah