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Things To Do
Heber Valley Railroad
The Heber Valley Railroad is a heritage railroad operating between Heber City and Vivian Park in the Provo Canyon. The railroad line is approximately 16 miles long and a round trip ride takes about 3 hours. Notable landmarks seen from the train include Mount Timpanogos, Cascade Mountain, Deer Creek Dam and Reservoir, Provo River, Sundance Ski Resort, Tate Barn, and Soldier Hollow.
Homestead Crater
With a depth of 65 feet and an average temperature of 95 degrees, the hour-glass shaped geothermal hot spring located on the property of Homestead. It is the ultimate destination for scuba divers and scuba enthusiasts across the globe. All levels of experience are welcome, so you don’t have to be a scuba diving expert to visit the Utah Crater. *Reservations are required.
Park City Mountain Gondola
Enjoy the scenic views from Park City Mountain's chairlifts. Once you reach the top, hike any of the pristine hiking trails or stay seated for a scenic ride down. Visit the Park City Mountain website for more details.
Big Cottonwood Canyon Scenic Drive
This 15-mile scenic byway takes about one hour round trip and features dramatic alpine scenery. The 15-mile drive provides access to excellent hiking, fishing, picnicking, rock climbing, and camping. During the mid-1800s, Old West miners sought their fortune in gold and silver ore here. Remnants of old mines can be spotted from trails winding up the slopes.
Alpine Loop Scenic Byway
This 20-mile drive winds through rugged alpine canyons of the Wasatch Range offering stupendous views of Mount Timpanogos and other glacier-carved peaks. The route follows Utah Hwy. 92 up American Fork Canyon and then continues through Uinta National Forest into Provo Canyon on U.S. 189. Timpanogos Cave National Monument and Robert Redford's Sundance are located along the route. Along the route, take a short detour to Cascade Springs. This mountain spring is crisscrossed by a 1/4-mile boardwalk, leading out over clear natural pools and cascading terraces filled with fish and aquatic plants.