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Utah Museum of Natural History

Salt Lake City, Utah

Walk into a mine shaft, touch the minerals, and feel the wet drips that come with miner work; get hands-on dinosaur play (dig for fossils, lifesized magnetic wall puzzles, and more) in the Dino Discovery Room; and see an impressive display of skeletons....

Science & Nature Museum

West Rim Trail to Angel's Landing

Southern Utah

Not for the faint of heart or for anyone afraid of heights, the West Rim Trail to Angels Landing is one of the highlights of Zion National Park. But the effort is worth it—you'll see why when you get to the top....

Park
Hiking

Zion Canyon Visitor Center

Southern Utah

The visitor center at Zion is more impressive than most: it has a huge bookstore with books on every possible local subject, a display outside that not only has detailed information about the park but also explains the ecological design of the building....

Park

Zion Lodge Gift Shop

Southern Utah

The Zion Lodge a nice place to hang out (you don't have to be a guest to enjoy their lobby, play chess at the tables set up in front of the big bay windows, or use any of their other facilities, including free spring water to fill up your bottles)....

Historical Landmark
Boutique

Zion National Park

Southern Utah

Zion National Park is as awe-inspiring as the Grand Canyon, with its massive cliffs and gleaming sandstone. Wildlife and wildflowers abound in the springtime, when water rushes off cliff faces and small waterfalls crop up out of the rock....

Bicycling
Park
Hiking
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Zion Shuttle Bus

Southern Utah

The best way to get around in the park (and the only way to get up the scenic drive into the heart of canyon itself; now off-limits to cars), the Zion shuttle has charming drivers who provide just the right amount of commentary to highlight the views....