Sightseeing in Utah - what to see. Complete travel guide

Utah boasts a striking variety of landscapes and resort areas; a scenic state is rich in entertainment. Here there are beautiful parks for hiking and cycling and gorgeous ski resorts, as …
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1. Travelers should take into account that they can get to Utah exclusively by plane; there are more than 30 airports across the state. There is only one international airport in Utah; it is …
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This small state surprises its guests with a variety of amazing dining places. Absolutely every city of Utah has noteworthy restaurants. The vast part of diners is situated in Salt Lake …
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This multinational state has a lot of unusual cultural features that are represented in all spheres of life. A striking example is its multi-faceted culture of local cooking; Utah residents …
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National and city parks around Utah
♥ National Park 'Capitol Reef' , 107.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Recreation Area 'Degrey' , 109.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ State Park 'Steep Mountain' , 145.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Canyonlands' , 152.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Capitol Reef' , 107.1 km from the center. On the map


♥ Recreation Area 'Degrey' , 109.4 km from the center. On the map


♥ State Park 'Steep Mountain' , 145.3 km from the center. On the map


♥ National Park 'Canyonlands' , 152.7 km from the center. On the map


Sights around Utah from our guide 'Extreme places on Earth'
Bingham Canyon Mine
From the series “Giant Artificial Quarries of the Planet”
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Distance from Utah center - 160.9 km.
The mine experienced a large landslide on April 10, 2013. Officially, no injuries were reported, but some large constructions and tens of pieces of costly equipment were smashed. After the landslide, the mining operations were suspended. Now the work continues as before. The Bingham Canyon Mine is owned by Rio Tinto company. …
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Delicate Arch
From the series “Incredible Natural Arches Built by Water and Wind”
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Distance from Utah center - 151.9 km.
In 2000, an unpleasant incident occurred with a photographer Michael Fatali, who decided to make pictures of the arch at night and spread a fire under it. Under the influence of fire, the sandstone in the lower part lost its natural colour. For the damage caused to the national monument the photographer had to pay a fine of 10900 US dollars. Another scandal was associated with the name of the famous mountaineer Dean Potter. In May 2006, without a prior permission, he climbed the arch. There were obvious signs of using climbing equipment on the monument, but Potter's fault was not proved. …
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Saudi Arabia to Open 38 Hotels in Diriyah
Diriyah is one of the first mega projects in Saudi Arabia. Hotels and other infrastructure will start opening next year, and all works are expected to end in 2026. The first 18 restaurants in Bujairi Terrace will start operating already in early 2022.
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30.01.2023
Diriyah is one of the first mega projects in Saudi Arabia. Hotels and other infrastructure will start opening next year, and all works are expected to end in 2026. The first 18 restaurants in Bujairi Terrace will start operating already in early 2022.

30.01.2023
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