Are you ready to ditch the big city’s fast-paced nature and book a vacation to explore the great outdoors? Whether visiting with your family or seeking a solo wellness getaway, Utah has something for you!

While there are plenty of options for camping and outdoor activities near your home, we suggest hitting the road and heading west to Utah. What’s in Utah, you ask? Most are familiar with Salt Lake City, but there is a wider variety of sights and attractions within the Beehive State to keep you and your family occupied.

Utah is known for its various national parks, ski resorts, and scenic drives. If you’re not the outdoorsy type, plenty of other sights, entertainment attractions, and luxurious resorts will tickle your fancy.

To help you start your Utah vacation, here are ten must-see sights and locations that will have you booking your western visit ASAP!

Ten Reasons To Visit Utah

1. Zion National Park

The park’s rose-colored cliffs and flowing waterfalls are just the beginning of this beautiful national park. By looking at the many reflective pools, take a moment to see yourself for who you are and what you want to become.

2. Lake Powell

This prominent lake is straight out of the movies. It is along the Utah-Arizona border. It is a picturesque water reservoir that is also the perfect destination to rent a houseboat or set up camp and sleep under the stars.

3. Temple Square

Temple Square is the must-see place to discover Gothic architecture that is perfect for taking in the city’s nightlife. At the heart of the square is the Mormon Temple, the largest Latter-day Saints temple in the world.

4. Bryce Canyon National Park

The towering formations of vertical rock, known as hoodoos, will be the perfect backdrop for a family portrait.

5. Monument Valley

In the heart of Navajo land, this desert-lined valley is your go-to place to explore the red mesas and stone pinnacles. You can also travel the 17-mile Valley Drive, a one-way dirt road between the dramatic landscape.

6. Capital Reef National Park

This towering pillar of sandstone is the epicenter of Utah’s unique landscapes. Standing high above the Fremont River, the breathtaking arches, gorges, and spires may be enough for some visitors; various hiking trails make for the perfect afternoon activity.

7. Dinosaur National Monument

Is there a dinosaur enthusiast in your house? If so, put this monument on your list. It highlights various Jurassic period fossils as well as masterful reconstructions.

8. Canyonlands National Park

A park highlight is the Island in the Sky, an aerial viewpoint where you can take in Utah’s equivalent of the Grand Canyon.

9. Park City

This small town offers all the diversity and variety you crave. Located just a half hour’s drive from Salt Lake City, you can enjoy the historical elements or the outdoor enthusiast attractions that have tourists coming from far and wide. Park City is home to the Sundance Film Festival and is the world’s best mountain biking destination.

10. Arches National Park

Devil’s Garden is a tourist favorite in yet another of Utah’s gorgeous national parks. Another photo-ready moment is the more than 2,000 natural arches that decorate the park.

With most of your itinerary set, what’s stopping you from booking your trip to Utah today?