Utah Travel Guide: Explore the Best Parks, Historic Sites, and Hidden Gems
Discover Utah with this Roam Your Home travel guide. Explore dramatic red rock parks, historic pioneer sites, scenic drives, and unforgettable outdoor adventures across the Beehive State.
Discover Places to Explore
Looking for more places to explore? Browse all of our Roam Your Home articles about Utah, including national parks, red rock landscapes, scenic drives, and outdoor adventures. From Zion to Arches and Canyonlands, discover some of the best things to do in Utah.
Golden Spike National Historic Site
From towering red rock formations and deep canyons to alpine lakes and desert trails, Utah’s parks showcase some of the most spectacular landscapes in the American West. Our featured Utah park highlights one of the state’s most iconic outdoor destinations.
Great Hunt Panel
Utah’s historic places tell the story of Native cultures, pioneer settlements, and the dramatic landscapes of the American West. Our featured Utah historic site explores one destination that reflects the state’s heritage.
Best National Parks in Utah
- Arches National Park
- Bryce Canyon National Park
- Canyonlands National Park
- Capitol Reef National Park
- Zion National Park
- Cedar Breaks National Monument
- Golden Spike National Historical Park
Top 5 Utah State Parks
- Goblin Valley State Park
- Dead Horse Point State Park
- Antelope Island State Park
- Snow Canyon State Park
- Newspaper Rock State Monument
Top 5 Utah Museums
- Utah Museum of Fine Arts in Salt Lake City
- Natural History Museum of Utah in Salt Lake City
- Springville Museum of Art
- Utah Museum of Contemporary Art
- Hill Aerospace Museum in Ogden
Know Before You Roam: Utah Quick Facts
- Largest City: Salt Lake City
- High Point (Rank): Kings Peak 13,534 ft (7)
- Lowest Elevation: Beaver Dam Wash at AZ border: 2,180 ft
- State Nickname: “Beehive State”
- State Flower: Sego Lily
- State Tree: Aspen
- State Animal: Elk
- State Bird: California Gull
- State Fish: Bonneville Cutthroat Trout
Explore Utah on the Roam Your Home Travel Map
Discover Utah and beyond using the Roam Your Home map
Each pin marks one of our articles featuring national parks, scenic landscapes, historic sites, and fascinating museums. Click a location to learn the story and begin planning your Utah travels.