Antelope Island State Park offers a truly unique escape as visitors cross the scenic causeway, a narrow two-lane road connecting the mainland to the island. With each mile, the bustle of the Wasatch Front fades away, revealing expansive rangelands surrounded by the desert waters of the Great Salt Lake—a peaceful and unforgettable landscape. The park is ideal for hiking, biking, wildlife viewing, and provides one of the best access points to the Great Salt Lake. A highlight of the island is the historic Fielding Garr Ranch House, notable for being the oldest continually inhabited Anglo home in Utah (from 1848 to 1981) and the oldest Anglo-built house in the state still standing on its original foundation. Together, natural beauty and deep history make Antelope Island a must-visit destination in Utah. 🦬🌅
Located in the historic home of David and Bertha Eccles in Ogden’s Jefferson Historic District, the Eccles Community Art Center is a non-profit organization dedicated to enriching the community through the visual and performing arts. With a mission to stimulate interest, foster awareness, and provide meaningful arts education, the center serves as a vibrant cultural hub for all ages. The Eccles Community Art Center believes the arts strengthen and inspire the community and invites everyone to get involved. From educational programs and workshops to exhibitions, performances, and special events, there are many ways to participate. Interested in giving back? The center also offers volunteer opportunities that match your unique talents and skills. 🎨🎭
Peery’s Egyptian Theater is a historic 800-seat, multi-use theatrical venue located in the heart of downtown Ogden. Originally built in 1924 by Harmon and Lewis Peery as a grand movie palace, the theater later fell into disrepair and narrowly escaped demolition in the 1980s. Meticulously restored to its original elegance—and enhanced with a full theatrical stage and dressing rooms—the theater reopened in 1997 as part of the Ogden Eccles Conference Center. Today, Peery’s Egyptian Theater stands as a cultural landmark and one of only three remaining Egyptian-style movie palace theaters in the Northwest United States, offering a unique blend of history, architecture, and live performance. 🎭✨
New World Distillery is an on-site manufacturing distillery dedicated to crafting super-premium, site-distilled spirits with exceptional quality and care. Our welcoming retail storefront offers a unique behind-the-scenes experience, featuring a direct view of the production floor—so visitors can watch where the real magic happens. Guests can explore and purchase our handcrafted spirits along with branded merchandise, premium spirits glassware, cocktail mixers, tonics, and more. Whether you’re a spirits enthusiast or simply curious about the craft, New World Distillery delivers an authentic, immersive experience rooted in quality, transparency, and passion. 🥃✨
The Farmers Market Ogden Series is dedicated to promoting awareness of—and access to—local agriculture while bringing together vendors, musicians, artists, and community partners to cultivate an inclusive and vibrant culture of urban arts and community engagement. More than just a market, it serves as a dynamic gathering place where local creativity, fresh food, and community connection thrive. Acting as a community drawing board for urban development, the Farmers Market Ogden Series plays a vital role in shaping the city’s cultural and economic landscape. With a significant annual economic impact, it continues to support local businesses, strengthen community ties, and celebrate the spirit of Ogden. 🌱🎶
The Ogden Nature Center is a 152-acre nature preserve and education center located in Ogden, Utah, and holds the distinction of being Utah’s first nature center, established in 1975. Dedicated to conservation and learning, the center offers a peaceful escape into nature while inspiring environmental awareness for all ages. Visitors can explore walking trails, ponds, bird blinds, observation towers, treehouses, and gardens featuring drought-resistant plants, along with live animal exhibits and protected wildlife areas. The Ogden Nature Center also hosts a wide range of nature-based classes and activities for children and adults, including programs focused on environmental education and sustainability, making it a perfect destination for learning, exploration, and outdoor enjoyment. 🌿🦉
Pineview Reservoir is a premier fishing destination known for its diverse sport fishery and legendary tiger muskie. These powerful predators—a hybrid of muskellunge and northern pike—are famous for their aggressive strikes, massive size, and thrilling fights that challenge even experienced anglers. Pineview has earned national attention for producing trophy-class tigers, including the Utah state record: a staggering 49-inch, 33 lb 9 oz giant caught right here. Beyond the record books, Pineview offers anglers a rare chance to pursue one of freshwater fishing’s most exciting species in a scenic mountain setting. Whether you’re casting for a once-in-a-lifetime trophy or enjoying a day on the water, Pineview Reservoir delivers heart-pounding action and unforgettable fishing experiences. 🎣
Social Axe Throwing® Ogden invites you to sharpen your social skills—one axe at a time. Opened in April 2017, it proudly holds the title of Utah’s first indoor axe-throwing venue, delivering a high-energy, unforgettable experience for beginners and seasoned throwers alike. Perfect for groups of six or more, yet welcoming to individuals, Social Axe Throwing® is ideal for birthday parties, bachelorette parties, corporate events, or a fun weekend get-together. Simply pre-book your event online, choose your time, and let our entertaining coaches take over—keeping your group laughing, cheering, and fully engaged throughout the two-hour event. It’s competitive, social, and wildly fun. 🪓
Step back into prehistoric times at this six-acre outdoor dinosaur park, where life-size giants like the Dryosaurus and the mighty Tyrannosaurus rex come to life. Towering dinosaur displays are enhanced with immersive sound effects, from crashing trees to thundering footsteps, creating an exciting and realistic journey through Earth’s ancient past. The experience continues indoors at the on-site museum, featuring hands-on exhibits and showcasing some of the latest and most fascinating fossil discoveries from Utah and around the world. Perfect for families, students, and dinosaur enthusiasts alike, this attraction blends education and adventure for an unforgettable prehistoric experience. 🦖🌍
The Salomon Center is a premier downtown adventure and sports complex designed for thrill-seekers and families alike. Home to iFLY Utah, FlowRider Utah—an indoor surf wave—and a massive climbing wall, the center delivers high-energy excitement all under one roof. Beyond adventure sports, guests can enjoy 32 bowling lanes, billiards, arcades, and bumper cars, or stay active at the 55,000-square-foot Gold’s Gym. When it’s time to refuel, the Pizza Factory Restaurant and Costa Vida offer convenient dining options. With entertainment, fitness, and dining combined, the Salomon Center truly offers something for everyone. 🏄♂️🎳🏋️♀️
