We visited here one beautiful spring morning and only went in as the queue to the zoo was too long. Thought the place was expensive for what it offered and am always surprised to find that a child is only up to age 11 and no family entry ticket available. Quite a few people were walking away when they saw... More

If you are LDS and want to get a good feel for the history of the Salt Lake Valley this is a must. The hike is not bad at all and you get a great view of Salt Lake City. The pioneer houses are also really fun and have some good shops so you can get your fix of honeybutter... More

On one of the first warm days of spring I took my granddaughter to the pioneer village. Perfect choice! First, we took the train around to get the "lay of the land" and what is available. Then we took the self-guided walking tour through the "Forest Home" (largest one there). We walked past the tiny cabins and went into some... More

I've visited here before and it was absolutely fantastic. I was so disappointed this time to learn that none of the houses were open for us to go into. The train ride was informative, but the real draw of this park is to be able to actually visit each house on the inside. I absolutely LOVE their gift shop, though!

This park is located at the mouth of Emigration Canyon across the street from the zoo. There is free parking. It is attached to the "This is the Place Monument" which is free, but there is an admission fee to go into the heritage park. It consists of several pioneer buildings and homes - many of them actual pioneer buildings... More

The mission of This Is the Place Heritage Park is to "preserve and promote the heritage and history of Utah." This 450-acre Utah State Park allows visitors the opportunity to step back in time and experience what 19th Century frontier life in Utah was like. You can watch wool being carded and spun into yarn, learn more native plant dyes,... More

Very interesting living museum that really gives you a feel of what the early settlers of Utah lives were like at that time.

Don't waste your time here. The propaganda pushed here is ridiculous, unless your of the faith in which case you will likely buy it hook, line, and sinker. Hike or bike the adjacent Bonneville Shoreline Trail (watch for snakes in warmer months) or cross the street to the Hogle Zoo for an adventure that won't leave you feeling like you... More

Ride the train, hop on the Vintage Fire Truck, real pioneer homes and activities for children and adults. Children can practice washing on a wash board and hanging the clothes out to dry and walk on stilts. There is also a petting "zoo" of farm animals. Good places to eat and souvenir shops.