Southern Utah for Pre-Teens & Teens
3 day trip
Day 1
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- Park
- Hiking
West Rim Trail to Angel's Landing
Springdale, UT
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....
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- American
- Chinese
- Vegetarian
- Family Dining
Thai Sapa
Springdale, UT
This pleasing, peaceful restaurant is right outside the south entrance to Zion National Park. Delicacies like Vietnamese Banh Xeo (an Asian crepe bursting with vegetables and optional meat) and Pad Thai grace their impressive fusion menu....
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- Historical Landmark
- Boutique
Zion Lodge Gift Shop
Springdale, UT
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)....
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- Hotel / Motel
Little America Hotel
Salt Lake City, UT
There's nothing little about this 849-room hotel with one of the biggest indoor-outdoor pools in the city and kid-friendly, nearly soundproof walls. It's a great choice for families on a tighter budget....
Day 2
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- Bicycling
Bike Zion
Springdale, UT
Since many of the roads in Zion are now closed to cars, biking is a fun activity for families to do inside the park on the main roads, on the 3-mile roundtrip Pa'rus Trail, and even in the rather quaint town of Springdale....
-
- Park
- Hiking
Emerald Pools
Springdale, UT
Choose between three paths to the lower pool, middle pool, or upper pool, and take a nice hike to a fascinating and bizarre geological formation where water cascades out of the rocks into a basin below and tree frogs (found only here!)....
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- American
- Vegetarian
- Ice Cream / Yogurt
- Deli
- Take-Out
Sol Foods Market and Deli
Springdale, UT
With a deli, a market, and gift store, Sol Foods is a spacious, relaxed place for families to eat and buy groceries and camping supplies. Choose from a variety of prepared foods in a cafeteria-style atmosphere....
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- Hotel / Motel
Little America Hotel
Salt Lake City, UT
There's nothing little about this 849-room hotel with one of the biggest indoor-outdoor pools in the city and kid-friendly, nearly soundproof walls. It's a great choice for families on a tighter budget....
Day 3
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- Horseback Riding
Canyon Trail Rides, Zion Canyon
Springdale, UT
You'll feel like pioneers riding through undiscovered territory as you wind through the canyon, led by friendly local cowboys who chat with you along the way....
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- American
- Ice Cream / Yogurt
- Burgers
- Family Dining
- Take-Out
Bryce Canyon Pines Restaurant
Bryce, UT
Known for their homemade soups (try the white bean and ham or the tomato macaroni) and scrumptious pies (the boysenberry is to die for, or get adventurous with the sour cream and raisin), this family-owned restaurant has a homey feel....
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- Park
- Hiking
- Roadside Landmark
- Scenic Landmark
- Swimming
Mossy Cave Trail
Bryce, UT
Park and hike up the nearly half-mile trail to visit a dripping cave with moss growing on the sides and ceiling, and a small but magnificent waterfall....
-
- Park
- Hiking
- Roadside Landmark
- Nature Center
Bryce Point
Bryce, UT
The main attraction of the park, Bryce Amphitheater is filled with thousands of hoodoos (pink and orange sandstone spires unlike anything you've ever seen before), rows and clusters that make a natural labyrinth of breathtaking complexity and beauty....
-
- Hotel / Motel
Little America Hotel
Salt Lake City, UT
There's nothing little about this 849-room hotel with one of the biggest indoor-outdoor pools in the city and kid-friendly, nearly soundproof walls. It's a great choice for families on a tighter budget....
Southern Utah for Pre-Teens & Teens
3 day trip
Day 1
-
- Park
- Hiking
West Rim Trail to Angel's Landing
Springdale, UT
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....
-
- American
- Chinese
- Vegetarian
- Family Dining
Thai Sapa
Springdale, UT
This pleasing, peaceful restaurant is right outside the south entrance to Zion National Park. Delicacies like Vietnamese Banh Xeo (an Asian crepe bursting with vegetables and optional meat) and Pad Thai grace their impressive fusion menu....
-
- Historical Landmark
- Boutique
Zion Lodge Gift Shop
Springdale, UT
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)....
-
- Hotel / Motel
Little America Hotel
Salt Lake City, UT
There's nothing little about this 849-room hotel with one of the biggest indoor-outdoor pools in the city and kid-friendly, nearly soundproof walls. It's a great choice for families on a tighter budget....
Day 2
-
- Bicycling
Bike Zion
Springdale, UT
Since many of the roads in Zion are now closed to cars, biking is a fun activity for families to do inside the park on the main roads, on the 3-mile roundtrip Pa'rus Trail, and even in the rather quaint town of Springdale....
-
- Park
- Hiking
Emerald Pools
Springdale, UT
Choose between three paths to the lower pool, middle pool, or upper pool, and take a nice hike to a fascinating and bizarre geological formation where water cascades out of the rocks into a basin below and tree frogs (found only here!)....
-
- American
- Vegetarian
- Ice Cream / Yogurt
- Deli
- Take-Out
Sol Foods Market and Deli
Springdale, UT
With a deli, a market, and gift store, Sol Foods is a spacious, relaxed place for families to eat and buy groceries and camping supplies. Choose from a variety of prepared foods in a cafeteria-style atmosphere....
-
- Hotel / Motel
Little America Hotel
Salt Lake City, UT
There's nothing little about this 849-room hotel with one of the biggest indoor-outdoor pools in the city and kid-friendly, nearly soundproof walls. It's a great choice for families on a tighter budget....
Day 3
-
- Horseback Riding
Canyon Trail Rides, Zion Canyon
Springdale, UT
You'll feel like pioneers riding through undiscovered territory as you wind through the canyon, led by friendly local cowboys who chat with you along the way....
-
- American
- Ice Cream / Yogurt
- Burgers
- Family Dining
- Take-Out
Bryce Canyon Pines Restaurant
Bryce, UT
Known for their homemade soups (try the white bean and ham or the tomato macaroni) and scrumptious pies (the boysenberry is to die for, or get adventurous with the sour cream and raisin), this family-owned restaurant has a homey feel....
-
- Park
- Hiking
- Roadside Landmark
- Scenic Landmark
- Swimming
Mossy Cave Trail
Bryce, UT
Park and hike up the nearly half-mile trail to visit a dripping cave with moss growing on the sides and ceiling, and a small but magnificent waterfall....
-
- Park
- Hiking
- Roadside Landmark
- Nature Center
Bryce Point
Bryce, UT
The main attraction of the park, Bryce Amphitheater is filled with thousands of hoodoos (pink and orange sandstone spires unlike anything you've ever seen before), rows and clusters that make a natural labyrinth of breathtaking complexity and beauty....
-
- Hotel / Motel
Little America Hotel
Salt Lake City, UT
There's nothing little about this 849-room hotel with one of the biggest indoor-outdoor pools in the city and kid-friendly, nearly soundproof walls. It's a great choice for families on a tighter budget....
