Southern Utah Wilderness
Arches National Park - 2000 beautiful sandstone arches
Bryce Canyon National Park - unusual geological landforms
Capital Reef National Park - large reef like cliffs
Canyonlands National Park - thousands of red and white rounded spires
Zion National Park - Land of the Rainbow Canyons
Grand Canyon National Park - Northern Arizona landmark
Mesa Verde National Park - Southwest Colorado landmark
Great Basin National Park - Eastern Nevada Landmark
Dixie National Forest - Wilderness Areas /
Fishlake National Forest - Wilderness Areas /
Grand Staircase National Monument /
Hovenweep National Monument /
Glen Canyon National Recreation Area - Lake Poweel
Manti National Forest - Wilderness Areas /
Monument Valley - Navajo Tribal Park
Natural Bridges National Monument /
Rainbow Bridge National Monument /
MainTour Utah Historic Landmarks
Preview historic buildings, trails and other memorabilia of former times.
MainTour Utah Military Landmarks
Preview famous historic and active duty military posts of the region.
MainTour Utah Religious Landmarks
Preview famous religious temples, cathedrals and other notable sites.
Territorial Statehouse
State Park Museum - Fillmore UT
Fillmore was the original Territorial Capital of Utah, the building, now a wonderful pioneer museum was built under
the direction of Brigham Young, intending it to be used as the State Capital, but was never finished because the
Capitol was moved to Salt Lake City.
Cove Fort Historic Site
Historic 1867 pioneer fort located in central Utah between the towns of Beaver and Fillmore.
Due to the scarcity of water, a town could not be established in this location so Cove Fort was
to be a way-station for pioneers, miners, Indian or Spanish traders, mail carriers, and others traveling along the "Mormon Corridor" - settlements stretching from Idaho to California.
Fremont Indian State Park and Museum - Sevier UT
Recovered artifacts are now on display at the museum and include
pottery, grinding stones, arrowheads, baskets, and other tools.
Visitors may also meander park trails, which lead to hundreds of spectacular petroglyphs; a natural outdoor gallery.
Tour Utah State Capitol Building
350 N Main St, Salt Lake City, UT 84103-1632;
The Capitol Building will be closed 2004-2008 for a $200 million renovation project;
An elegant architectural masterpiece set on a 40-acre hilltop parcel overlooking the Salt Lake Valley.
The property includes beautifully maintained and sculpted lawns, trees, flowerbeds, and shrubs.
The building was constructed between 1912 and 1916, using granite from nearby Little Cottonwood Canyon and the dome is covered with Utah copper.
This is the Place Heritage Park
Authentically-costumed volunteers will conduct a number of pioneer activities at this recreation of an early pioneer village.
Visitors will see quilting, weaving on a loom from the pioneer period, woodstove bread baking and butter churning (with samples for everyone).
Also watch for blacksmiths, furniture makers, doll-makers, and see how the Deseret News use to get printed just one page at a time.
Salt Palace Convention Center
365,000 square foot exhibit space with a 30 foot ceiling, which can be divided into eight separate halls.
The architecture of the remodeled building includes delicate snowflake chandeliers, custom designed cottonwood-patterned carpet, and a five-story main concourse.
It is also home to the 45,000 square foot grand ballroom.
Old Salt Lake City Hall
This historic building, located across from the State Capitol, served as the second
city hall for Salt Lake City (1866-1894).
Cathedral of the Madeleine - Salt Lake City
Construction on the cathedral began in 1899 and was completed in 1909. Architects Carl Neuhausen and Bernard Mecklenburg
combined a predominantly Romanesque exterior with a Gothic interior on the structure. Today
this edifice holds regular Sunday Mass and Daily Vespers for public worship and community charitable outreach programs.
The cathedral hosts several fine art events, including the Madeleine Festival (spring), the Eccles Organ Festival (autumn) and the Cathedral Concert Series (year round).
Saint Mark's Cathedral - Episcopalian
The cathedral was completed and consecrated in 1874 with chancel and sanctuary added in 1901.
Wood and stone work reflect painstaking craftsmanship. Some of the exquisite stained glass windows were designed by Louis Comfort Tiffany and Charles Connick,
stalwarts of the art glass movement of the early 20th century.
Episcopal Diocese of Utah -
First Presbyterian Church
Downtown Salt Lake. 801-363-3889.
Thomas Kearns Mansion - Utah Governors Mansion
Thomas Kearns, owner of the Silver King Mine in Park City, spared no expense in building this elaborate new home (completed in 1902).
Guests marveled at elaborate fresh flower and palm decorations and furnishings imported from Europe.
Today it functions as office and mansion of the Utah State Governor.
Utah State Historical Society
Rio Grande Railroad Depot - Salt Lake City
Located in the 1910-built Rio Grande Depot in Salt Lake City's historic Gateway District just west of downtown.
Home of the official state government agency charged with preserving and sharing Utah's Past for the Present and Future.
This office produces a large number of related publications and historical exhibits.
LDS Business College - Enos A Wall Mansion
The LDS environment and career preparation are two hallmarks of the LDS Business College.
The main facility is housed in the Enos Wall mansion, built in 1914 by the famous mining magnate.
Exchange Place Historic District
Once the premier commercial zone of Salt Lake City, this district includes some
most architecturally noteworthy buildings, including the Mining Exchange,
the Federal Building, and the Boston and Newhouse buildings that were once regarded as
the city's first skyscrapers.
Kennecott Bingham Copper Mine
From the overlook, you can watch 240 and 320 ton capacity haulage trucks deliver copper ore to the in-pit crusher, where the material is reduced to the size of
soccer balls before being loaded onto a five-mile conveyor that carries the ore to the Copperton Concentrator.
Historic Benson Grist Mill
Now more than 150 years old, the mill was hailed as the most signifigant structural landmark between Salt Lake City and
Reno, Nevada when it was placed on the National Register of Historic Sites in 1972. Facilities include blacksmith shop,
pioneer home, country store and museum.
U.S. military historical exhibits range from the 19th-century to Operation Desert Storm and includes uniforms, tanks and artillery guns.
Fort Douglas is a former 9,000-acre military base located immediately east of the University of Utah.
Saltair Resort
This giant moorish style palace was built in 1893 on the south shore of the Great Salt Lake.
For many years it was a popular family resort destination known as the Coney Island of the West.
It burned down thrice, 1925, 1931 and again in 1970. It has been rebuilt and serves today mostly
as a hip-hop music concert venue.
Bonneville Salt Flats
Thousands of visitors, commercial filmmakers, high speed auto racers, make the Bonneville Salt Flats a world famous destination.
This natural wonder is located on Utah's public land. The Bonneville Salt Flats is one of the most unique natural features
in Utah.
Golden Spike National Historic Site - Promontory Summit
Completion of the world's first transcontinental railroad was celebrated here where the Central Pacific and Union Pacific Railroads met on May 10, 1869.
The event is re-enacted every year on the same date. The annual Railroader's Festival is held the second Saturday in August, and the Winter Steam Demonstration and Film Festival are the last weekend in December. Working replicas of the 1869 steam locomotives 'Jupiter' and '119' are in operation from May-October.
Includes 9-mile auto tour and ranger program. Recreation activities include biking, hiking and wildlife viewing.
Golden Spike National Historic Site - Promontory Summit
Completion of the world's first transcontinental railroad was celebrated here where the Central Pacific and Union Pacific Railroads met on May 10, 1869.
The event is re-enacted every year on the same date. The annual Railroader's Festival is held the second Saturday in August, and the Winter Steam Demonstration and Film Festival are the last weekend in December. Working replicas of the 1869 steam locomotives 'Jupiter' and '119' are in operation from May-October.
Includes 9-mile auto tour and ranger program. Recreation activities include biking, hiking and wildlife viewing.
Gunnison Island
One of the largest white pelican rookeries in the world. Over 10,000 bidrs flock here in spring.
Located near upper west shore of lake.
Spiral Jetty
Robert Smithson's monumental earthwork Spiral Jetty (1970) is located on the Great Salt Lake in Utah.
Using black basalt rocks and earth from the site, the artist created a coil 1500 feet long
and 15 feet wide that stretches out counterclockwise into the translucent red water.
LDS Logan Temple
Historic structure completed in 1884, second oldest operating Mormon temple.
The Logan Utah Temple stands prominently upon an elevated terrace—visible for miles throughout northern Utah's Cache Valley.
Occupying an entire city block, the site features charming gardens and fountains on the east side and a huge grassy hill on the west.
Just two blocks from the temple is the historic Logan Tabernacle, located on highly traveled Highway 91.
Moqui Cave - Kanab UT
Moqui Cave depicts the lives and architectural achievements of the Native Americans
of ths Southwest during the Pueblo Period (AD 700-1200). This Kane County landmark
is also home to the largest collection of dinosaur tracks. Indoor temperature never
exceeds 70 degrees.
Midway Homestead Resort
From the resort's landmark bubbling mineral waters to the quaintness of its cottages, The Homestead is filled with
classic touches of country hospitality and provides exceptional services at every turn. Individual buildings, connected
by scenic walkways, offer private rooms and suites, each filled with a sense of warmth and intimacy. Decor ranges in style
from New England to Southwestern to traditional. For your pleasure, The Homestead offers year round activities set in the
beautiful Wasatch Mountains, from horseback riding and sleigh riding to golfing and scuba diving.
Central Utah Historic Landmarks
Topaz Relocation Center
- The camp held more than 8,300 internees at one point, mostly from the San Francisco Bay area from 1942-1946.
Fort Deseret -
- Old mud pioneer fort built in 18 days at the height of the Black Hawk Indian War of 1865.
Gunnison Massacre Site
- Marker at site of 1853 massacre of US Army survey party led by Captain John Gunnison.
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