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Beehive State

Utah travel guide

Five national parks of red rock arches and canyons, plus great snow.

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Capital
Salt Lake City
Best time to go
Apr–May, Sep–Oct (skiing: Dec–Mar)
Daily budget
$$ about $150–220 a day
Fly into
SLC Salt Lake City

National parksDesertMountainsWinter & skiing

Top places to visit in Utah

  1. Zion National Park

    Hike the Narrows through a river canyon.

  2. Arches National Park

    Over 2,000 natural stone arches.

  3. Bryce Canyon National Park

    Forests of orange rock spires.

  4. Canyonlands National Park

    Endless canyons from Island in the Sky.

  5. Capitol Reef National Park

    Quiet canyons and orchard fruit.

  6. Park City

    Ski resorts and the Sundance spirit.

What to eat in Utah

  • Fry sauce
  • Funeral potatoes
  • Utah scones
  • Dirty soda

When is the best time to visit Utah?

Apr–May, Sep–Oct is usually the best time to visit Utah (skiing: Dec–Mar). Moderate: about $150–220 a day for one person, including a shared hotel room and meals.

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Budgets are rough mid-range costs per person, including a shared hotel room and meals. Always check opening times and prices before you go.