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Chances are you haven't visited all the fun attractions in the Salt Lake area — even if you grew up in or near Salt Lake. For many, it's not a matter of not wanting to try new things or visit new places, rather, it's not knowing what's around to do.
Whether it's summer, fall, winter or spring, you can now have full access to some of Salt Lake's best attractions... and at a discount.
The one pass to rule them all
The Visit Salt Lake Connect Pass saves you money (like 50-80 percent) on at least 15 attractions around the valley. What are they? Glad you asked.
1. Clark Planetarium - Dome Theatre
2. Clark Planetarium - 3D IMAX
3. Discovery Gateway
4. The Leonardo
5. The Lion House Pantry
6. Natural History Museum of Utah
7. Red Butte Garden
8. Snowbird Ski & Summer Resort
9. Thanksgiving Point - Gardens
10. Thanksgiving Point - The Museum of Ancient Life
11. This is the Place Heritage Park
12. Tracy Aviary
13. Utah's Hogle Zoo
14. Utah Museum of Fine Arts
15. Utah Olympic Park
In the spirit of exploring your own backyard, here's a list of some other events happening around the great state of Utah.
- San Juan County: Utah Navajo Fair & Rodeo — rodeo, parade and pageant; vendors, concerts and dances, and more! (Sept. 18-20)
- Carbon County: Enjoy the Carbon County Fair, Mud Drags and Mud Run. Keep the fun going at a carnival and Helper Arts and Music Festival. (Aug. 7-8)
- Flaming Gorge: Daggett Days parade, activities and parade of lights. Then say goodbye to summer with fireworks. (Labor Day weekend)
- Uintah County: Join us as Dinosaur National Monument celebrates 100 years. Special activities, events, and projects will help celebrate the diversity of the park.
- Heber Valley: Soldier Hollow Sheep Dog and Midway Swiss Days. (Labor Day Weekend)
- Bear Lake: Authentic Mountain Man Rendezvous held at the same location as the 1827-28 rendezvous! (Aug. 26-30)
- Kanab: Western Legends Round-up — Kanab's celebration of its rich Western Movie heritage, this year featuring appearances from Bruce Boxleitner, Barry Corbin, and other famous stars. (Aug. 24-29)
- Box Elder County: Box Elder Fair and PRCA rodeo with famous livestock auction. (Aug. 24-29)
- Logan: Cool off in Logan Canyon. Hike. Bike. Fish. Rent RZRs or horses for endless fun.
- Moab: 11th annual skydiving festival. (Sept. 24-27)
- Cedar City: Utah Shakespeare Festival — Fall theater festival featuring the plays "Charley's Aunt," "Two Gentlemen of Verona" and "Dracula." (Sept. 11- Oct. 31)
- Bryce Canyon: Bryce ATV Rally — Ride on some of the most beautiful trails in the world next to Bryce Canyon National Park and Casto Canyon, one of the top ten most scenic trails in the country. (Aug. 19-22) To learn more and see all of the opportunities fun around Salt Lake City, visit visitsaltlake.com
